- Journal of the Mississippi Baptist Convention since 1877 March 8, 2022

Southern Baptists serve up Gospel along with much needed food

REACHING OUT — Itamar Elizalde (right), ministry coordinator for SEND Relief Puerto Rico, spends much of her time talking with people in the community and finding ways to help meet their needs while sharing the love of Jesus with them. (Photo credit: NAMB)

Southern Baptists serve up Gospel along with much needed food

March 8, 2022

Editor’s note: This year’s Week of Prayer for North American Missions in the Southern Baptist Convention is March 6-13. GUAYNABO, Puerto Rico (BP and local…

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Baptist response rising as war in Ukraine escalates

IN NEED OF PRAYER -- Paul Chitwood (right), president of Southern Baptists’ International Mission Board, and missionaries serving in Europe pray over the pastor of a Baptist Church of Chelms, Poland. The church has been converted into a makeshift refugee shelter with hundreds of cots, some of which are visible in the background. (Photo by IMB)

Baptist response rising as war in Ukraine escalates

March 8, 2022

Discern equips students for lifetime ministry decisions

DISCERNING GOD'S CALL — Jason Morrow (at left with laptop) of First Church, Columbus, leads a group of students during a session of the Discern conference Feb. 25-26 at Garaywa Camp and Conference Center in Clinton. (Photo credit: Ken Hall)

Discern equips students for lifetime ministry decisions

March 8, 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).