- Journal of the Mississippi Baptist Convention since 1877 September 23, 2022

Youth pastor shortage leaves churches scrambling to fill key role

Youth pastor shortage leaves churches scrambling to fill key role

September 23, 2022

By David RoachThe Baptist Paper Pastors in general are in short supply these days, and the data proves it. But some youth ministry experts suspect…

In Fiona’s wake, Baptists launch response in Puerto Rico

Send Relief volunteers began providing meals at Iglesia Bautista Gracia Redentora in Vega Baja, Puerto Rico following Hurricane Fiona’s landfall on Sunday, Sept. 18. Five other churches are also providing meals so long as the need persists. (Send Relief photo)

In Fiona’s wake, Baptists launch response in Puerto Rico

September 23, 2022

GUEST OPINION: Cooperative Program possibilities are endless

GUEST OPINION: Cooperative Program possibilities are endless

September 22, 2022

MAGNOLIA MINDS: The Youth Pastor and the Biker

MAGNOLIA MINDS: The Youth Pastor and the Biker

September 22, 2022

Miss. Baptists continue delivering water to those in need

WATER CRISIS RESPONSE — Hubert Yates, disaster relief director for the Mississippi Baptist Convention Board, lines up volunteers for emergency water distribution from the temporary warehouse location for Mississippi Baptist Disaster Relief operations pertaining to the Jackson water crisis. (Photo credit: William Perkins)

Miss. Baptists continue delivering water to those in need

September 21, 2022

Pace receives unanimous vote
to be Southeastern president
WAKE FOREST, N.C. (BP) — Trustees of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary voted unanimously April 21 to install Scott Pace as the entity’s seventh president. He will officially succeed Daniel Akin on July 31. Southeastern Board Chair Carlos Goodrich pointed to Pace’s “love for the local church” and “heart for equipping pastors, missionaries and ministry leaders” during his time as provost as indications the incoming president will carry on the school’s identity as “the Great Commission Seminary.” “Southeastern has a strong foundation, and Dr. Pace brings both continuity with that foundation and the vision needed to lead the seminary forward in fulfilling its mission of training the next generation of ministry leaders,” he said. Pace will continue serving as provost, a role he’s held since June 2023, while adding the new title of president-elect. He will be officially inaugurated at the board of trustees’ fall meeting.