- Journal of the Mississippi Baptist Convention since 1877 April 11, 2022 - Page 249

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FIRST PERSON: Summer Missions 2022: Returning to the Harvest

SUMMER MISSIONARIES — Mississippi Baptist Student Union missionaries for summer 2022 gathered March 25-26 at Garaywa Camp and Conference Center in Clinton for their Summer Missions Retreat. A total of 104 summer missionaries have been commissioned for service in 14 states, one U.S. territory, and 17 countries across five continents.

FIRST PERSON: Summer Missions 2022: Returning to the Harvest

April 11, 2022

By Chele Westbrook As I reflect on my final month at Mississippi College, summer missions through the Baptist Student Union (BSU) has played a massive…

EDITOR’S NOTEBOOK: So you thought you knew

EDITOR’S NOTEBOOK: So you thought you knew

April 8, 2022

FIRST PERSON: ‘Is this really happening?’

MUCH NEEDED PRAYER — Lana Waggoner (left), member of First Church, Carthage, prays with a Ukrainian refugee driven from her home country by the Russian invasion, at a shelter in Gdansk, Poland. The team of Mississippi Baptists in Poland March 27-April 4 was the first of five from the state in a rotation with three other state Baptist conventions. (Photo credit: Junior Davis)

FIRST PERSON: ‘Is this really happening?’

April 7, 2022

Meridian Serve Tour effort benefits local ministries

SERVE TOUR MERDIAN — Volunteers with the SEND Relief Serve Tour in Meridian on March 18-19 gather for a group shot while working to convert a vacant church property into Queen City Missions with bunk beds, washer and dryer, RV hookups, and other refurbishments. (Photo credit: NAMB)

Meridian Serve Tour effort benefits local ministries

April 5, 2022

Explore the Bible: April 10

April 5, 2022

Kirk Kirkland named
director of Lifeway Worship
BRENTWOOD, Tenn. — Lifeway Christian Resources announced this week that Kirk Kirkland will step into the role of director of Lifeway Worship on Dec. 1. “We are overjoyed to welcome Kirk to the team at Lifeway,” said Joe Walker, interim Lifeway president. “Kirk’s experience in music ministry, his understanding of Lifeway’s culture and mission, and his ability to relate to worship leaders and music industry leaders uniquely qualify him for this role. His heart for worship, deep pastoral sensitivity, and creative leadership make him an incredible addition to our team.” Kirkland comes to Lifeway from Judson Baptist Church, where he has been serving as minister of music and worship and minister of pastoral counseling since 2008. He is a singer, recording artist, Grammy-nominated songwriter, ordained minister and professional counselor. He has been involved in concert ministry and church music ministry for over 30 years. He previously served at Lifeway as music events coordinator (1998-2004) and as a songwriter for lifewayworship.com (2010-2019).