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Mississippi News Oct. 29

October 29, 2025

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

Pakistan’s blasphemy law under fire

October 28, 2025

A massive crackdown on an Islamist religio-political party and a recent announcement by Pakistan’s law minister suggest authorities have resolved to make procedural changes to controversial blasphemy laws, sources said.

Lifeway announces new details on presidential search

October 28, 2025

Lifeway Christian Resources’ presidential search committee announced new details on search process.

93-year-old woman baptized in her grandson-in-law’s swimming pool

October 28, 2025

Ruth Starkey stood in her grandson-in-law’s swimming pool, surrounded by family and neighbors. At 93, she was about to make a public declaration of faith.

Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for Nov. 2

October 27, 2025

Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School lesson commentary for November 2, written by Bobby McKay, pastor of New Liberty Baptist Church in Morton, Mississippi.

Tears, prayers and hugs: Ministry offers trauma healing to women in Ukraine

October 27, 2025

More than 1,000 women in Ukraine recently attended conferences, workshops and seminars designed to offer Christ-centered trauma healing.

Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for Nov. 2

October 27, 2025

Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for November 2, written by Darrell Nimmo, retired pastor living in Goodlettsville, Tennessee.

Record-breaking fund given to retired Florida pastors, widows

October 27, 2025

Supporting nearly 300 retired Florida Baptist pastors and their spouses or widows, this year’s record-breaking amount represents the largest gift in the history of the fund—$278,285.41.