- Journal of the Mississippi Baptist Convention since 1877 November 26, 2024

MBCB welcomes new pastors for orientation day

Shawn Parker, MBCB Executive Director-Treasurer, speaks during New Pastor Day at the Mississippi Baptist Convention Board on Nov. 18. (Photo credit: Tanner Cade)

MBCB welcomes new pastors for orientation day

November 26, 2024

By Chloe NewtonStaff Writer Over a decade has passed since the Mississippi Baptist Convention Board (MBCB) has hosted New Pastor Day. MBCB Executive Director-Treasurer, Shawn…

Explore the Bible: December 1

Explore the Bible: December 1

November 26, 2024

Bible Studies for Life: December 1

Bible Studies for Life: December 1

November 26, 2024

2,000 gather at large crosses statewide to pray for revival

The Haven Cross at Easthaven Baptist Church, Brookhaven.

2,000 gather at large crosses statewide to pray for revival

November 25, 2024

MC announces institutional changes

Faculty and staff gather for a meeting Nov. 18 regarding the announced changes. (Photo Credit: Emma Ellard)

MC announces institutional changes

November 22, 2024

Scholarship honoring Chapman
announced by Southwestern
FORT WORTH, Texas — During this week’s meeting of its Board of Trustees, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary announced the launch of a new scholarship initiated by the family of Morris H. Chapman to honor his denominational legacy. Chapman, 84, passed away Oct. 20. The Morris H. and Jodi Francis Chapman Denominational Scholars Award is an endowed fund that supports students preparing to serve the denomination as Chapman did as the president of the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC), 1990-1992, and for 18 years as the president of the SBC Executive Committee, as well as other denominational posts. The scholarship will provide support for a student enrolled in the SBC Annual Meeting course through Southwestern, as well as providing scholarships for advanced research in areas such as denominational effectiveness, the history of Crossover, the Cooperative Program, or the life and ministry of Chapman.  Southwestern trustees affirmed the new scholarship by approving $20,000 in funds from its quasi-endowment fund to support the endowed scholarship.