- Journal of the Mississippi Baptist Convention since 1877 October 9, 2024

‘No limitations’: Small town church expands God’s Kingdom 10,000 miles beyond their walls

John Bowen (left) and MBCB director of Missions Mobilization, Chad McCord (right), take a Vision Journey to Indonesia to see how Bethsaida Church, Philadelphia, can get connected with missionaries there. (Photo credit: Chad McCord)

‘No limitations’: Small town church expands God’s Kingdom 10,000 miles beyond their walls

October 9, 2024

By Lindsey WilliamsWriting Specialist John Bowen has a passion for connecting his small town Mississippi church with international missions. Since his retirement in 2018, the…

Disaster Relief volunteers sought ahead of Milton landfall

Disaster Relief volunteers sought ahead of Milton landfall

October 8, 2024

Explore the Bible: October 13

Explore the Bible: October 13

October 8, 2024

Bible Studies for Life: October 13

Bible Studies for Life: October 13

October 8, 2024

NAMB training provides resources to develop culture of evangelism

Tim Dowdy, NAMB'S Vice President of Evangelism, leads pastors and ministry staff through evangelism training Sept. 24 at First Church, Brandon.

NAMB training provides resources to develop culture of evangelism

October 8, 2024

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).