- Journal of the Mississippi Baptist Convention since 1877 June 10, 2025

Mississippi Baptists encouraged by convention fellowship

Sam Ivy (left), Mississippi Baptist Convention Board director of collegiate ministries, greets fellow Mississippi Baptists at the Southern Baptist Convention in Dallas. (Photo credit: Tanner Cade)

Mississippi Baptists encouraged by convention fellowship

June 10, 2025

By Tony MartinEditor Mississippi Baptists love a fellowship. In that spirit, Mississippi Baptists attending the 167th Southern Baptist Convention in Dallas enjoyed participating in the…

MS bivo pastor Poe recognized at 2025 SBC Pastors’ Conference

Bivocational pastor Jonathan Poe (center) is joined by Mississippi Baptist Convention Board executive director-treasurer Shawn Parker (third from left) onstage for a time of recognition and prayer during the 2025 SBC Pastors' Conference in Dallas on June 9. (Photo credit: Tanner Cade)

MS bivo pastor Poe recognized at 2025 SBC Pastors’ Conference

June 10, 2025

Explore the Bible: June 15

Explore the Bible: June 15

June 10, 2025

Bible Studies for Life: June 15

Bible Studies for Life: June 15

June 10, 2025

Pastors’ Conf. opening session urges ministers to follow God’s plan

Caleb Turner speaks during the first session of the 2025 SBC Pastors' Conference on June 8 in Dallas. (Photo credit: Luc Stringer)

Pastors’ Conf. opening session urges ministers to follow God’s plan

June 9, 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.