Obituaries
- Gary Pettit, a bivocational pastor who served Mississippi Baptist churches and the oil industry, died Aug. 14. He was 75.
- Bobby Nowell Parish, who served as pastor of multiple churches in Mississippi and Louisiana, died Aug. 31. He was 87.
- Jimmie Dale Houston, who served as a pastor more than 50 years, died Sept. 6. He was 86.
- Paul Wade Morris, an ordained minister and member of First Baptist Church Bruce, died Sept. 7. He was 58.
- Jimmie Dale Houston, a pastor for more than 50 years, died Sept. 6. He was 86.
- Edgar Lee Wright, a longtime pastor of churches in Brookhaven and Natchez, died Sept. 17. He was 85.
- David W. Koons, who served in ministry for 59 years, died Sept. 11. He was 84.
- Foy Edwin Killingsworth,who was a pastor for more than 62 years, died Sept. 25. He was 98.
- John Sharp, who led eight churches over a 50-year period, and continued to serve in retirement, died Oct. 7. He was 76.
Staff changes
- Mark Thorton is the new pastor of First Baptist Church Aberdeen, Monroe Association.
- Scott Brown is the new pastor of Conway Church, Carthage, Leake Association.
- Richard Kelly is the new pastor of Short Creek Baptist Church, Yazoo City, Yazoo Association.
- Elijah Winter is the new pastor of First Baptist Church Pittsboro.
- Mandy Phillips is the new consultant for the Department of Collegiate Ministries at the Mississippi Baptist Convention Board.
- Jon Moore is the new pastor of Concord Church, Booneville, Benton-Tippah Association.
- Jerry King is the new pastor of Camp Ground Church, Water Valley, Yalobusha Association.
- Richard Trotter is the new pastor of Cason Church, Nettleton, Monroe Association.
- John Vaughn is the new pastor of First Church Polkville, Morton, Smith Association.
- Amy Anderson is the new ministry assistant for Carroll-Montgomery Association.
- Eddie Davidson retired as pastor of First Church Lucedale, George-Greene Association.
- David Thurmon is the new pastor of Wake Forest Church, Sturgis, Golden Triangle Association.
- Joshua Yeager is the new pastor of New Hope Church, Starkville, Golden Triangle Association.
- Brian Hood is the new instructor for Church Training Institute (with New Orleans Seminary), Golden Triangle Association.
- Roger Ivey retired as pastor of Fellowship Church, Enterprise, Jasper County Association.
- Justin Haynes is the new associational missions strategist for Monroe County Association.
- Troy Carter, partner ministries associate for The Baptist Children’s Village, has retired.
- Rachel Rainey is the new campus director at Reedy Acres for The Baptist Children’s Village.
- Thomas VanLandingham is the new associate pastor of family life and students for First Church Long Beach, Gulf Coast Association.
- Dionne Williams is the new pastor of Handsboro Church, Gulfport, Gulf Coast Association.
- Ken Naquin is the new pastor of Parkway Church, Biloxi, Gulf Coast Association.
- Bruce Smith is the new pastor of Clear Springs Church, Louin, Smith County Association.
- Marion Treadway is the new youth detention intervention program assistant.
- Michael Blackwell is the new pastor of Concord Baptist Church, Yazoo City, Yazoo Association.
- Jeff Davis is the new pastor of Providence Baptist Church, Jayess, Lawrence Association.
- Jay Hays is the new pastor of Goshen Baptist Church, Magee, Simpson Association.
- Hagen Brister is the new pastor of Topeka Baptist Church, Jayess, Lawrence Association.
- Seth Price as the new director of communication services for the Mississippi Baptist Convention Board.
- Dewayne Floyd is the new pastor of Faith Church, Hickory Flat, Benton-Tippah Association.
- D.W. Feaster is the new pastor of Highland Church, Vicksburg, Warren Association.
- Lance Cutrer is the new pastor of Bluff Springs Church, Magnolia, Pike Association.
- Waygon Sanders is the new pastor of Thomastown Church, Carthage, Leake Association.
- Michael Grubbs is the new pastor of Goodwater Church, Forest, Smith Association.
Congratulations
- Chip Estes received his license for ministry through First Church Bellevue, Lamar Association.
- Northside Church, Lucedale, recently celebrated its 75th anniversary.
Events
- Unify Project (information and interest lunch), Oct. 30, 11 a.m.–1 p.m., presenters: Ed Litton and Fred Luter (Laurel Association).
- Trunk-R-Treat, Oct. 31, Clarke County Association Baptist Center; center is looking for volunteers to set up trunks to distribute candy and tracts. Contact: 601-776-6748.
- Senior adult rally, Oct. 31, New Liberty Church, Morton, Scott Association; registration and vendors open: 9:15 a.m.; event starts: 10; speaker: Andy Gipson.
- Surviving the holidays, help for those grieving the death of a loved one maneuver through the holidays, Nov. 1, 10 a.m.–noon, Murphy Creek Church, Louisville, Winston Association.
- Revive Us Again Fall Student Conference, Nov. 15, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; Immanuel Church, Olive Branch, Desoto-Tate Association; cost: $35 (includes lunch and T-shirt); visit: discoverjoy.com/fallconregistration.
- Women’s Christmas Gathering & Market, Dec. 9, Broadmoor Church, Madison; market: 4–6:45 p.m., free entry to market and food court (may purchase food from four area restaurants); gathering begins at 7 p.m; tickets are available for $25 — buy one, get one free — at broadmoor.org/gathering; purchase by Dec. 5; speaker: Scarlet Hiltibidal, author of “Afraid of All the Things,” “You’re the Worst Person in the World,” and other books.
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