- Journal of the Mississippi Baptist Convention since 1877 February 4, 2025

Explore the Bible: February 9

February 4, 2025

Separation • Leviticus 9:15—10:3 By Wayne VanHorn Separation is appropriate as we spend the remaining Sundays in February studying passages in Leviticus. The purpose of…

Bible Studies for Life: February 9

Bible Studies for Life: February 9

February 4, 2025

Mobile sports betting bill passes state House of Representatives, heads to Senate

Mississippi House of Representatives (Photo credit: Bart Lambright)

Mobile sports betting bill passes state House of Representatives, heads to Senate

January 31, 2025

Hispanic Baptist leaders say loss of ‘sensitive locations’ rule hurts Church

Hispanic Baptist leaders say loss of ‘sensitive locations’ rule hurts Church

January 31, 2025

State Evangelism Conference exhorts attendees to ‘preach the word’

Tom Richter, pastor of First Church, Cullman, Alabama, preaches during the Mississippi Baptist State Evangelism Conference on Jan. 27 at First Church, Brandon. (Photo credit: Bart Lambright)

State Evangelism Conference exhorts attendees to ‘preach the word’

January 30, 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).