By Lindsey Carraway
Writing Specialist
On Feb. 1, Megan Young was appointed Editor of The Baptist Record, replacing Tony Martin, who retired Jan. 1. Young previously served as Associate Editor since Nov. 1, 2023.
“Megan has served wonderfully in the Associate Editor role for the last couple of years, and we’re both thankful and excited about her moving into the role of Editor,” said Shawn Parker, Mississippi Baptist Convention Board (MBCB) Executive Director-Treasurer.
In 2012, Young began as a graphic designer for the MBCB Communication Services department. She also prepared the print layout for The Baptist Record until 2020, when she helped transition the newspaper to a digital format.
“Her creativity, skill, and hands-on experience with all aspects of our communication process give her a perspective moving forward that will serve us and Mississippi Baptists well,” said Paul Pinson, MBCB Human Resources Officer. “Megan’s faith is evident in her approach to work — integrity and a humble desire to honor God without any concern of receiving credit.”
Young graduated from the University of Georgia with a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism. Prior to coming to the MBCB, she worked as copy editor and layout designer for Gannett Company, Inc. (now USA TODAY Co.) in Monroe, La.
The Baptist Record merges with Communication Services
To unify the message shared by two key MBCB departments, Communication Services and The Baptist Record have combined operations.
“The Communication Services department and The Baptist Record have partnered well over the years,” said Seth Price, MBCB Director of Communication Services. “It is now a natural transition for these departments to become one, better positioning ourselves for the future as we support the expanding work of the convention and communicate stories across our state.”
Having extensive experience with Communication Services and The Baptist Record, Young will help unify both departments while maintaining the unique identity and integrity of the newspaper.
“Megan is a great team player, which will help us weave The Baptist Record into the fabric of the Communication Services Department more seamlessly. I’m expecting the same high level of quality we’ve enjoyed in the past to continue in the Record’s reporting of all our Lord is doing through Mississippi Baptists,” said Parker.
“I’m excited about it and feel like it has been needed for a while,” Young said about combining the two departments. “We’re better able to serve Mississippi Baptists by all being on the same page, in the same department, utilizing the same resources, and I think that we can do an even better job together.”
Young’s vision for The Baptist Record comes from Psalm 107:2: “Let the redeemed of the LORD tell their story — those He redeemed from the hand of the foe.”
“We have the greatest news of all in the Gospel,” said Young. “It is our responsibility to share that news through what God is doing in our churches and communities across the state. As Mississippi Baptists, you are a part of that story. We want to tell your story.”
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