- Journal of the Mississippi Baptist Convention since 1877 September 23, 2025

Explore the Bible: September 28

September 23, 2025

Rebellion and Judgment • Numbers 14:11-24 By Rick Henson God led Israel to just south of the promised land of Canaan. After the twelve spies scouted…

Bible Studies for Life: September 28

Bible Studies for Life: September 28

September 23, 2025

2025 Annual Convention Update: Resolutions submission window open Sept. 28-Oct. 18

2025 Annual Convention Update: Resolutions submission window open Sept. 28-Oct. 18

September 22, 2025

Revival spirit sweeps Concord Church in Booneville

Moore and Mauney (Photo credit: Tony Martin)

Revival spirit sweeps Concord Church in Booneville

September 18, 2025

IN THE MARGINS: Whatever happened to empathy?

IN THE MARGINS: Whatever happened to empathy?

September 17, 2025

SEBTS president Akin
announces retirement
WAKE FOREST, N.C. — Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary President Daniel L. Akin announced today (Oct. 14) he will retire from the role at the end of the 2025-2026 school year. His official retirement date is July 31, 2026. Akin, Southeastern’s longest serving president, made the announcement in a chapel service during the SEBTS Board of Trustees annual fall visit. Reflecting on more than 21 years as president, Akin acknowledged his gratitude to the Lord and to the Southeastern family while also expressing confidence in the direction and leadership of the Southern Baptist Convention’s East Coast seminary.

Lottie Moon, Annie Armstrong
offerings surpass $278 million
NASHVILLE — Southern Baptists continue to prioritize pushing back lostness through missions, marking another strong year of generous giving to the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering and the Annie Armstrong Easter Offering. When the books closed on the SBC’s 2024-25 fiscal year Sept. 30, the Lottie offering totaled $207.2 million, and the Annie offering totaled $71.1 million, the second highest ever. The continued faithfulness in giving through both the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering for International Missions and the Annie Armstrong Easter Offering for North American Missions demonstrates Southern Baptists’ unwavering commitment to the Great Commission, SBC missions leaders said.