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Royal Ambassadors celebrate first RA Day in six years

RA Day at Garaywa Camp and Conference Center, Clinton. (Photo credit: Mississippi Baptists Women Facebook page)

Royal Ambassadors celebrate first RA Day in six years

October 10, 2025

By Lindsey WilliamsWriting specialist For the first time in six years, Royal Ambassadors held an exciting RA Day and “RA Racers” tournament at Garaywa Camp…

IN THE MARGINS: The dream that won’t quit (because God hasn’t)

IN THE MARGINS: The dream that won’t quit (because God hasn’t)

October 9, 2025

MAGNOLIA MINDS: Faithfulness — a call to do hard things

MAGNOLIA MINDS: Faithfulness — a call to do hard things

October 8, 2025

New Director of Communication Services Price shares journey of surrendering to ministry

New Director of Communication Services Price shares journey of surrendering to ministry

October 7, 2025

MSBDR adds two units to strengthen disaster response

Quick-response feeding unit (Photo credit: MSBDR)

MSBDR adds two units to strengthen disaster response

October 7, 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).