- Journal of the Mississippi Baptist Convention since 1877 February 11, 2021

Bible Studies for Life: February 14

February 11, 2021

Maintaining Focus on God • Daniel 9:1-7, 17-19 By Bobby McKay I have a birthday coming up in a few weeks and it seems my…

New Southern Baptist missionaries commissioned

SENDING MISSIONARIES – Seth Polk (left), trustee chairman for Southern Baptists’ International Mission Board (IMB) in Richmond, Va., signs on to the virtual IMB Sending Celebration Feb. 3 from his home church, Cross Lanes Church in Cross Lanes, W.V., where he serves as lead pastor. Greeting him is IMB President Paul Chitwood (right).

New Southern Baptist missionaries commissioned

February 8, 2021

George Liele’s rich missionary legacy spotlighted with special recognition day, scholarship inaugural

Image courtesy of The Summit Church.

George Liele’s rich missionary legacy spotlighted with special recognition day, scholarship inaugural

February 4, 2021

Report finds ERLC ‘a source of significant distraction from the Great Commission work of Southern Baptists’

SBC EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE – Mike Stone (at podium), Southern Baptist Executive Committee chairman at the time and chairman of the task force formed to investigate the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission (ERLC), addresses the committee in June 2020. Rolland Slade, also a member of the ERLC task force, was elected to succeed Stone at the June 2020 meeting and will serve as the committee’s first African American chairman. (BP photo)

Report finds ERLC ‘a source of significant distraction from the Great Commission work of Southern Baptists’

February 4, 2021

Bible Studies for Life: February 7

February 4, 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).