- Journal of the Mississippi Baptist Convention since 1877 October 15, 2025

Worship Leader Roundtables lead to open discussion, encouragement

Participants gather for a Worship Leader Roundtable on Sept. 25 at Northcrest Church, Meridian. (Photo credit: Paul Davis)

Worship Leader Roundtables lead to open discussion, encouragement

October 15, 2025

By Lindsey WilliamsWriting Specialist Throughout September, the Mississippi Baptist Convention Board’s (MBCB) Worship Ministries department co-hosted Worship Leader Roundtables with local churches across the state.…

Lack of gospel access top concern for deaf conference leaders

The annual Mississippi Baptist Conference of the Deaf saw 115 participate Sept. 26-28 at Garaywa Camp and Conference Center. (Photo credit: Bart Lambright)

Lack of gospel access top concern for deaf conference leaders

October 14, 2025

Bible Studies for Life: October 19

Bible Studies for Life: October 19

October 14, 2025

Explore the Bible: October 19

Explore the Bible: October 19

October 14, 2025

Churches in six Southwest Mississippi counties to come together for Go Tell Crusade

Evangelist Rick Gage speaks during a Go Tell America Crusade at the Brandon Amphitheater in October 2023. (Photo credit: Bart Lambright)

Churches in six Southwest Mississippi counties to come together for Go Tell Crusade

October 13, 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).