- Journal of the Mississippi Baptist Convention since 1877 December 9, 2021

Bible Studies for Life: December 12

December 9, 2021

The Light in the Darkness • Isaiah 9:1-3; John 1:1-9 By Paula Smith “Wake up, Paula! Gotta get ready for school!” Mama would say. And……

Explore the Bible: December 12

December 9, 2021

New churches springing up in Czechia

RISEN ANEW — Larry Lewis with Southern Baptists’ International Mission Board baptizes new believer Christian Dajbog, a 19-year-old who first heard the Gospel at an English camp outside of Prague, Czechia (also known as the Czech Republic) when he was 12 years old. (Photo credit: IMB)

New churches springing up in Czechia

December 6, 2021

Taiwanese turnaround sees burgeoning missionary numbers

GOING FORTH — In November 2020, Huayu International Missions (HIM) in Taiwan partnered with the local Baptist convention to commission the first Taiwanese missionaries from HIM. The commissioning service was held at the end of the Baptist convention, but every pastor in attendance stayed to participate in the service. The five missionaries were prayed over and encouraged by the pastors who attended. (Photo credit: IMB)

Taiwanese turnaround sees burgeoning missionary numbers

December 6, 2021

MAGNOLIA MINDS: Be Ordinary

MAGNOLIA MINDS: Be Ordinary

December 3, 2021

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).