Obituaries
- David Tim Cline, longtime North Mississippi pastor, died July 19. He was 76.
Staff changes
- Kevin Brown is the new pastor of Mount Olive Baptist Church, Okolona, Chickasaw Association.
- Brenda Davis, education minister for First Baptist Church Long Beach, Gulf Coast Association, has retired.
- Dennis Franklin is the new pastor of Utica Baptist Church, Utica, Metro Association.
- Dwayne Irwin is the new pastor of Crestview Church, Petal, Pine Belt Association.
- Phil Rogers is the new pastor of 38th Avenue Church, Hattiesburg, Pine Belt Association.
Celebrations
- Billy Little, pastor of Southside Church, Winona, Carroll-Montgomery Association, celebrates 60 years in ministry Aug. 17, 2 p.m.; everyone invited.
- Eric McNair celebrates 40 years of ministry as worship pastor of McLaurin Heights Church, Pearl, Rankin County Association.
- Strong Hope Church, Wesson, Copiah Association, celebrates its 150th anniversary Sept. 28, 10 a.m., speaker: Stan Weatherford; lunch to follow.
Events
- Jones County Bible Conference, Aug. 17–18, Salem Heights Church, Laurel, Jones County Association: John Sullivan will preach Aug. 17, 10 a.m. and Aug. 18, noon (lunch provided); Jeff LaBorg will preach Aug. 17, 6 p.m.; Robert Smith will preach Aug. 18, 6:30 p.m.; nursery provided.
- Revival, Poplar Flat Church, Louisville, Winston Association, Aug. 17–20; Sunday services: 11 a.m., 6 p.m.; Monday–Wednesday services: 6:30 p.m.; speaker: Corey Jackson, pastor, Dry Creek Church, Preston.
- Biblical worldview event, Aug. 24–25, 6 p.m., Laurel Christian School; speaker: Jeff Keaton; topics: church’s role in shaping worldview and equipping families and schools.
- Worship Leader Roundtables in September, 9 a.m.–1 p.m.; lunch included for those who register at least one week in advance; space is limited.
- Sept. 8 — Highland Colony Baptist Church, Ridgeland; host: Jason Easley
- Sept. 11 — Longview Pointe Baptist Church, Hernando; host: Steven Hodges
- Sept. 18 — Hillcrest Baptist Church, New Albany; host: Don Chandler
- Sept. 23 — First Baptist Church, Gulfport; host: Gavin Wiscaver
- Sept. 25 — Northcrest Baptist Church, Meridian; host: Paul Davis
- Sept. 30 — First Baptist Church, Summit; host: Bradley White
- Cruisin’ with Trinity car show, Trinity Baptist Church, Petal, Pine Belt Baptist Association, Sept. 13, 9 a.m.–2 p.m.
- Revive Gathering, Sept. 9–10, Poplar Spring Drive Church, Meridian; featuring: Mark Clifton, senior director, NAMB replant; Richard Blackaby, author and speaker; Frank Lewis, revitalization pastor, Tusculum Hills Baptist Church, Nashville, Tennessee; Joseph R. Crider, dean of the school of church music and worship; professor of church music and worship, Southwestern Seminary; and JimBo Stewart, NAMB Replant; register by Sept. 6; visit: namb.net/church-replanting/events/revive-gathering-meridian-ms.
- Parenting with biblical love biblical leadership, Sept. 14, noon–4 p.m., Immanuel Church, Olive Branch, speaker: John Rosemond will also preach at the church’s 10:45 a.m. service; visit: discoverjoy.com/parenting-conference; cost varies depending on number in attendance and church membership and is due the day of the seminar.
- Senior adult rally, Sept. 15, Evansville Church, Desoto-Tate Association, 10:30 a.m.
- Mississippi Baptist Singing Men Fall Tour:
- Sept. 15 — 6 p.m., First Baptist Church Louisville
- Sept. 16 — noon, First Baptist Church Oxford
- Sept. 16 — 6 p.m., Belden Baptist Church
- Fall Abundant Life Banquet for Pregnancy Center of Oxford, North Oxford Baptist Church, Sept. 18, 6 p.m.; speaker: Robert Jeffress; silent auction begins at 5 p.m. Pre-order tickets at 662-234-4414.
- Mississippi Baptist Singing Churchwomen, Sept. 28, 6 p.m., Parkway Baptist Church, Biloxi.
EDITOR’S NOTE — These items were published in the Aug. 14, 2025, issue of The Baptist Paper. Email news@thebaptistpaper.org to submit announcements and other news items.
