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Call goes out for volunteers to staff evangelism booth at Dixie National

WAITING TO WITNESS – Scotty Cooper (left), pastor of Cooperville Church, Morton, and Smokey McAlpin, member of Grace Church, Brandon, scan the Mississippi State Fairgrounds in Jackson for the opportunity to share Christ with attendees and participants at the 2021 Dixie National Livestock Show and Rodeo. (Photo credit: Tony Martin)

Call goes out for volunteers to staff evangelism booth at Dixie National

February 9, 2022

JACKSON, Miss. (Special) — Volunteers are being recruited for the evangelism booth at the upcoming Dixie National Livestock and Rodeo at the Mississippi State Fairgrounds…

Moore takes on role of consultant for chaplain ministry

FUTURE AVIATOR – Shane Moore (right) keeps a watchful eye on son Caleb as he sizes up one of the aircraft assigned to the Mississippi Air National Guard, where Shane serves as chaplain for the 186th Air Refueling Wing. (Photo credit: Shane Moore)

Moore takes on role of consultant for chaplain ministry

February 8, 2022

LIFEWAY RESEARCH: Pastors’ greatest needs identified

LIFEWAY RESEARCH: Pastors’ greatest needs identified

February 8, 2022

‘Discern’ designed to help guide those who feel call to ministry

‘Discern’ designed to help guide those who feel call to ministry

February 7, 2022

Bullet hole in wall discovered at First Church, Jackson

Bullet hole in wall discovered at First Church, Jackson

February 7, 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).