- Journal of the Mississippi Baptist Convention since 1877 June 22, 2021

IRS refuses tax-exempt status to Christian group due to ties to Bible

IRS refuses tax-exempt status to Christian group due to ties to Bible

June 22, 2021

PLANO, Texas (Special) — The powerful federal agency Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has turned down a Texas group’s 501(c)(3) non-profit charity tax exemption application, in…

CONCEPTS: On a Hill

CONCEPTS: On a Hill

June 18, 2021

Messengers in mood for change at largest SBC annual meeting in 26 years

FROM THE FLOOR -- Messengers to the 2021 Southern Baptist Convention Annual Meeting June 15-16 at the Music City Center in Nashville line up at a floor microphone to speak to a motion that was under debate at the time. (BP photo)

Messengers in mood for change at largest SBC annual meeting in 26 years

June 18, 2021

Mississippians named to SBC Committee on Nominations

SBC IN NASHVILLE – Attendees at the 2021 Southern Baptist Convention Annual Meeting in Nashville tour the Exhibit Hall at the Music City Center in between June 15 meeting sessions. (BP photo)

Mississippians named to SBC Committee on Nominations

June 18, 2021

Bible Studies for Life: June 20

June 18, 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).