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Ezell encourages ‘leap forward’ as NAMB trustees meet in Los Angeles

In his address to the North American Mission Board (NAMB) Board of Trustees, NAMB president Kevin Ezell shared ministry updates and expressed the urgent need to push forward with even greater strides and avoid settling for only incremental progress in taking the gospel to North America. NAMB's Board of Trustees met Feb. 3-4 in Long Beach, California. (Photo credit: NAMB)

Ezell encourages ‘leap forward’ as NAMB trustees meet in Los Angeles

February 11, 2025

LONG BEACH, Calif. — Capping two days of meetings with the North American Mission Board’s (NAMB) Board of Trustees, NAMB president Kevin Ezell expressed the…

‘Together for the Nations’ connects MS churches with missionaries

A panel of pastors and mission leaders speak during the Together for the Nations event held at First Church, Madison, on Feb. 1. From left to right: Mike Lazenby, Nathan Taylor, Lowell Walker, Anthony Britt, Chad McCord, and Kenzie Flippo. (Photo credit: Tanner Cade)

‘Together for the Nations’ connects MS churches with missionaries

February 10, 2025

Christian Action Commission hosts legislative prayer breakfast

Philip Gunn, former speaker of the Mississippi House of Representatives, speaks at the CAC's annual legislative prayer breakfast Feb. 5. (Photo credit: Bart Lambright)

Christian Action Commission hosts legislative prayer breakfast

February 7, 2025

IN THE MARGINS: Well, THAT didn’t work — when God redirects our steps

IN THE MARGINS: Well, THAT didn’t work — when God redirects our steps

February 5, 2025

Jim Shaddix, ‘champion of prayer and expository preaching’ dies at 64

Jim Shaddix, ‘champion of prayer and expository preaching’ dies at 64

February 4, 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).