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Choctaw spirit celebrated at the Choctaw Indian Fair

Dancers present historically significant social, war, and animal dances in traditional handmade clothes at the 2024 Choctaw Fair.

Choctaw spirit celebrated at the Choctaw Indian Fair

July 26, 2024

By Lindsey Williams Writing Specialist “The Choctaw Spirit Lives On,” the theme of the 2024 Choctaw Indian Fair, was a sentiment sincerely expressed across the…

Jasper Association dedicates cross

Leaders from Jasper Baptist churches gathered to pray and dedicate a new 50 foot cross at the Jasper Baptist Building on July 14. (Photo credit: Andrew Hicks)

Jasper Association dedicates cross

July 25, 2024

ERLC announcement reversed; Leatherwood remains; trustee chair out

Brent Leatherwood (Photo credit: The Baptist Paper)

ERLC announcement reversed; Leatherwood remains; trustee chair out

July 25, 2024

Baptist mission teams use upcoming Olympics to connect, evangelize in Paris

Hosting a children's festival was one way missions teams from the U.S. helped Antony Baptist Church in suburban Paris make inroads into its community. (Photo credit: Baptist Press)

Baptist mission teams use upcoming Olympics to connect, evangelize in Paris

July 24, 2024

Biden bows out of presidential race, endorses Harris

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Biden bows out of presidential race, endorses Harris

July 23, 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).