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Floyd resigns SBC Executive Committee presidency

FLOYD DEPARTS – Ronnie Floyd, who resigned as president of the Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee on Oct. 14, addresses members of the Mississippi Baptist Convention Board Aug. 24 at Garaywa Camp and Conference Center in Clinton. (Photo credit: William H. Perkins Jr.)

Floyd resigns SBC Executive Committee presidency

October 15, 2021

NASHVILLE (BP) – Ronnie Floyd, president and CEO of the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) Executive Committee in Nashville, announced his resignation Oct. 14 in an…

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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).