- Journal of the Mississippi Baptist Convention since 1877 September 16, 2025

MBCB Executive Committee meets, appoints Price new director of communication services

MBCB Executive Committee meets, appoints Price new director of communication services

September 16, 2025

By Lindsey WilliamsWriting Specialist The Executive Committee of the Mississippi Baptist Convention Board (MBCB) met Aug. 26 and unanimously approved Seth Price as the new…

Bible Studies for Life: September 21

Bible Studies for Life: September 21

September 16, 2025

Explore the Bible: September 21

Explore the Bible: September 21

September 16, 2025

Lifeway Women’s Ministry Specialist inspires thorough Bible studies on women

Alicia Wong, Women’s Ministry Specialist at Lifeway Christian Resources and Associate Professor of Women’s Ministry at Gateway Seminary, was a guest speaker at the 2025 Equipping Leaders conference August. 22-23 at Brandon Church, Brandon.

Lifeway Women’s Ministry Specialist inspires thorough Bible studies on women

September 14, 2025

Faith, lumber discount deliver New Salem Church expansion

New Salem Church, Iuka

Faith, lumber discount deliver New Salem Church expansion

September 11, 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.