- Journal of the Mississippi Baptist Convention since 1877 June 11, 2025

Pressley elected to second term as SBC president

SBC President Clint Pressley presides over the business of the morning session of the 2025 SBC Annual Meeting in Dallas on June 10. Pressley was elected to a second term. (Photo credit: Elijah Hickman)

Pressley elected to second term as SBC president

June 11, 2025

DALLAS (BP) — Clint Pressley has been reelected SBC president and will begin his term with two newly elected officers and two officers reelected during…

Mississippi Baptists encouraged by convention fellowship

Sam Ivy (left), Mississippi Baptist Convention Board director of collegiate ministries, greets fellow Mississippi Baptists at the Southern Baptist Convention in Dallas. (Photo credit: Tanner Cade)

Mississippi Baptists encouraged by convention fellowship

June 10, 2025

MS bivo pastor Poe recognized at 2025 SBC Pastors’ Conference

Bivocational pastor Jonathan Poe (center) is joined by Mississippi Baptist Convention Board executive director-treasurer Shawn Parker (third from left) onstage for a time of recognition and prayer during the 2025 SBC Pastors' Conference in Dallas on June 9. (Photo credit: Tanner Cade)

MS bivo pastor Poe recognized at 2025 SBC Pastors’ Conference

June 10, 2025

Explore the Bible: June 15

Explore the Bible: June 15

June 10, 2025

Bible Studies for Life: June 15

Bible Studies for Life: June 15

June 10, 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).