- Journal of the Mississippi Baptist Convention since 1877 June 18, 2021

Explore the Bible: June 20

June 18, 2021

Redemption Found • Job 19:19-29 By Beth S. Bowman In 2017, Tauren Wells won a Grammy award for the song, Hills and Valleys. The chorus…

Alabama pastor Ed Litton elected new president of the Southern Baptist Convention

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Alabama pastor Ed Litton elected new president of the Southern Baptist Convention

June 16, 2021

Woman’s Missionary Union taps New Mexico leader Dixon as new president

Woman’s Missionary Union taps New Mexico leader Dixon as new president

June 14, 2021

Send Conference prior to SBC Annual Meeting in Nashville draws thousands to learn, worship

SEND CONFERENCE CELEBRATION -- Surprise guest CeCe Winans (front, left) joined Michael W. Smith (front, right) to perform the Andraé Crouch classic, Jesus Is the Way, in the opening session of the 2021 Send Conference June 13 at Music City Center in Nashville. The Send Conference precedes the opening session of the 2021 Southern Baptist Convention on the morning of June 15. (BP photo)

Send Conference prior to SBC Annual Meeting in Nashville draws thousands to learn, worship

June 14, 2021

SIMPLE TRUTH: Pray now for the Southern Baptist Convention’s Annual Meeting next week

SIMPLE TRUTH: Pray now for the Southern Baptist Convention’s Annual Meeting next week

June 11, 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).