- Journal of the Mississippi Baptist Convention since 1877 November 4, 2025

SIMPLE TRUTH: 2025 Convention Recap

Visitors fellowship with MBCB staff during the 189th annual meeting of the Mississippi Baptist Convention on Oct. 28 at Broadmoor Church, Madison. (Photo credit: Bart Lambright)

SIMPLE TRUTH: 2025 Convention Recap

November 4, 2025

By Shawn ParkerExecutive Director-Treasurer The 189th meeting of the Mississippi Baptist Convention (MBC) was outstanding by every standard. I’m thankful to Dr. Bill Hurt and…

Explore the Bible: November 9

Explore the Bible: November 9

November 4, 2025

Bible Studies for Life: November 9

Bible Studies for Life: November 9

November 4, 2025

IN THE MARGINS: ‘I’ve got this’ vs. ‘God’s got this’

IN THE MARGINS: ‘I’ve got this’ vs. ‘God’s got this’

November 2, 2025

Father and son Mississippi pastors celebrate benefits of CP

Chip and Reid Stevens attend the Mississippi Baptist Convention annual meeting on Oct. 28 at Broadmoor Church, Madison. (Photo credit: Bart Lambright)

Father and son Mississippi pastors celebrate benefits of CP

October 31, 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).