- Journal of the Mississippi Baptist Convention since 1877 June 18, 2025

IN THE MARGINS: Another SBC for the books

Mississippians gather together for the Mississippi Baptist Fellowship held June 9 prior to the start of the Southern Baptist Convention in Dallas. (Photo credit: Tanner Cade)

IN THE MARGINS: Another SBC for the books

June 18, 2025

By Tony MartinEditor I recently attended the Southern Baptist Convention in Dallas. I’ve lost track of how many conventions I’ve been to. In my almost…

MS volunteers ensure integrity of Southern Baptist Convention voting process

David Haynes, pastor of First Church, Senatobia, and his wife, April, served on the Tellers Committee during the Southern Baptist Convention in Dallas June 10 – 11.

MS volunteers ensure integrity of Southern Baptist Convention voting process

June 17, 2025

Bible Studies for Life: June 22

Bible Studies for Life: June 22

June 17, 2025

Explore the Bible: June 22

Explore the Bible: June 22

June 17, 2025

MS volunteers help Southern Baptist Convention run smoothly

Jonathan Greer (center, sitting), pastor of Franklin Creek Church in Moss Point, volunteers at the 2025 Southern Baptist Convention's registration help desk in Dallas. (Photo credit: Tanner Cade)

MS volunteers help Southern Baptist Convention run smoothly

June 16, 2025

SEBTS president Akin
announces retirement
WAKE FOREST, N.C. — Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary President Daniel L. Akin announced today (Oct. 14) he will retire from the role at the end of the 2025-2026 school year. His official retirement date is July 31, 2026. Akin, Southeastern’s longest serving president, made the announcement in a chapel service during the SEBTS Board of Trustees annual fall visit. Reflecting on more than 21 years as president, Akin acknowledged his gratitude to the Lord and to the Southeastern family while also expressing confidence in the direction and leadership of the Southern Baptist Convention’s East Coast seminary.

Lottie Moon, Annie Armstrong
offerings surpass $278 million
NASHVILLE — Southern Baptists continue to prioritize pushing back lostness through missions, marking another strong year of generous giving to the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering and the Annie Armstrong Easter Offering. When the books closed on the SBC’s 2024-25 fiscal year Sept. 30, the Lottie offering totaled $207.2 million, and the Annie offering totaled $71.1 million, the second highest ever. The continued faithfulness in giving through both the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering for International Missions and the Annie Armstrong Easter Offering for North American Missions demonstrates Southern Baptists’ unwavering commitment to the Great Commission, SBC missions leaders said.