- Journal of the Mississippi Baptist Convention since 1877 October 21, 2021

Unending Haiti violence raises questions about missionary safety

Unending Haiti violence raises questions about missionary safety

October 21, 2021

PORT-AU-PRINCE (BP and local reports) – Even the 2019 kidnapping and torture of two team members, the 2015 kidnapping and brutal beating of his wife…

Former ERLC president sued by immediate past chairman of SBC Executive Committee

STONE AT EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE – Mike Stone (at podium), pastor of Emmanuel Church in Blackshear, Ga., leads a meeting of the Executive Committee of the Southern Baptist Convention in Nashville during his time as chairman. (Photo credit: Baptist Press)

Former ERLC president sued by immediate past chairman of SBC Executive Committee

October 21, 2021

Bible Studies for Life: October 24

October 21, 2021

Explore the Bible: October 24

October 21, 2021

FIRST PERSON: Think you’re prepared for all disasters? Better be sure.

FIRST PERSON: Think you’re prepared for all disasters? Better be sure.

October 20, 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).