- Journal of the Mississippi Baptist Convention since 1877 September 10, 2025

IN THE MARGINS: How should Christians think about conflict?

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IN THE MARGINS: How should Christians think about conflict?

September 10, 2025

By Tony MartinEditor Every few months, some headline reminds us that the world is far from peaceful. Recently, talk has swirled about whether our nation…

A generation of children raised to follow Jesus for first time in village history

South Asian women study God’s Word during a time of training in the village. (Photo credit: IMB)

A generation of children raised to follow Jesus for first time in village history

September 9, 2025

Explore the Bible: September 14

Explore the Bible: September 14

September 9, 2025

Bible Studies for Life: September 14

Bible Studies for Life: September 14

September 9, 2025

LIFEWAY RESEARCH: Discipleship is a priority without a plan for many churches

LIFEWAY RESEARCH: Discipleship is a priority without a plan for many churches

September 5, 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.