- Journal of the Mississippi Baptist Convention since 1877 July 23, 2024

Explore the Bible: July 28

July 23, 2024

Baptizing • Acts 8:26-39 By Roland L. McMillan The Jesus movement and the gospel message were based in Jerusalem in the earliest chapters of Acts.…

Bible Studies for Life: July 28

Bible Studies for Life: July 28

July 23, 2024

IN THE MARGINS: Politics and idolatry

(Photo credit: Joseph Sohm/shutterstock.com)

IN THE MARGINS: Politics and idolatry

July 18, 2024

Super Summer ‘brings out the best in everybody’

Mississippi Super Summer brought together 1,084 eighth through 12th grade students to the campus of Mississippi College for a week of discipleship July 8-12. (Photo credit: Brandon Allen)

Super Summer ‘brings out the best in everybody’

July 17, 2024

First Church, Tupelo, experiences the SBC firsthand

First Church, Tupelo, took a group of messengers and family to the Southern Baptist Convention in Indianapolis June 9 – 12. Shown are the participants along with Shawn Parker (center), Executive Director-Treasurer of the Mississippi Baptist Convention Board.

First Church, Tupelo, experiences the SBC firsthand

July 16, 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).