- Journal of the Mississippi Baptist Convention since 1877 June 25, 2025

All-State Youth Choir and Orchestra cultivates worshipful hearts, lifelong friendships

Kris Smith, Mississippi Baptist Convention Board director of worship ministries, leads the MBASYCO during a concert at LaBelle Haven Church in Olive Branch on June 13. (Photo credit: Matthew Gaddy)

All-State Youth Choir and Orchestra cultivates worshipful hearts, lifelong friendships

June 25, 2025

By Megan YoungAssociate Editor Kris Smith, Mississippi Baptist Convention Board (MBCB) director of worship ministries, and Elizabeth Knight, Mississippi Baptist All-State Youth Choir and Orchestra…

MAGNOLIA MINDS: Four reasons why a Call to Worship would benefit the church

MAGNOLIA MINDS: Four reasons why a Call to Worship would benefit the church

June 24, 2025

Bible Studies for Life: June 29

Bible Studies for Life: June 29

June 24, 2025

Explore the Bible: June 29

Explore the Bible: June 29

June 24, 2025

‘You’re bringing the church to us’: Delta church ministers through free clothes shop

Lord of Glory Church does a clothing giveaway in the community. (Photo credit: Wilson Ramsey)

‘You’re bringing the church to us’: Delta church ministers through free clothes shop

June 23, 2025

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).