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Mississippi medical marijuana rhetoric intensifies as November vote approaches

Mississippi medical marijuana rhetoric intensifies as November vote approaches

September 21, 2020

By Geoff PenderMississippi Today Mississippi is poised to legalize medical marijuana, depending on the outcome of a vote this November, but exactly what that will…

SBC President Greear announces 2021 Annual Meeting theme

SBC President Greear announces 2021 Annual Meeting theme

September 17, 2020

Hurricane Sally mostly bypasses state; Miss. Baptist Disaster Relief continues recovery ministry in Louisiana after Hurricane Laura

Hurricane Sally mostly bypasses state; Miss. Baptist Disaster Relief continues recovery ministry in Louisiana after Hurricane Laura

September 17, 2020

Is the grass greener?

Is the grass greener?

September 17, 2020

Explore the Bible: September 20

September 17, 2020

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).