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Explore the Bible: June 22

Explore the Bible: June 22

June 17, 2025

Psalm 96:1-13 • God’s Reign By Philip Price Introduction: A Joyful Procession Psalm 96 contains King David’s song of thanksgiving celebrating the return of the…

MS volunteers help Southern Baptist Convention run smoothly

Jonathan Greer (center, sitting), pastor of Franklin Creek Church in Moss Point, volunteers at the 2025 Southern Baptist Convention's registration help desk in Dallas. (Photo credit: Tanner Cade)

MS volunteers help Southern Baptist Convention run smoothly

June 16, 2025

Effort to compel greater SBC transparency fails

Adam Wyatt, pastor of Bethel Church, Monticello, was elected Vice-Chairman of the SBC Executive Committee at the convention, and also served as chair of the Committee on Convention Finances and Stewardship Development. (Photo credit: Tanner Cade)

Effort to compel greater SBC transparency fails

June 13, 2025

ERLC survives, Constitutional Amendment fails as messengers submit 28 motions

Messengers vote during the 2025 Southern Baptist Convention in Dallas. (Photo credit: Tanner Cade)

ERLC survives, Constitutional Amendment fails as messengers submit 28 motions

June 12, 2025

Dockery, Wyatt lead slate of new EC officers

New SBC Executive Committee officers (left to right) are: Todd Stiles (Iowa), Adam Wyatt (Mississippi), Tony Dockery (California), David Twiddy (Florida), Corey Cain (Alabama), Nancy Spalding (Michigan). The Executive Committee met at the Dallas Omni Hotel June 9 ahead of the 2025 Southern Baptist Convention Annual Meeting, held June 10-11 at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas. (Photo credit: Sonya Singh)

Dockery, Wyatt lead slate of new EC officers

June 11, 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).