Mississippi News July 17, 2025
July 17, 2025
Obituaries John Steven Delony, who led several churches in Arkansas and Mississippi, died June 12. He was 78. Staff changes Chip Estes is the new
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Pastor spends night on pond in latest VBS fundraising challenge
July 17, 2025
For 14 years, Deep Creek has set a giving goal to be met during VBS. In turn, pastor Mark Perko sets a challenge that he will complete upon the goal being met.
‘Trial of the century’: Echoes from Dayton’s courthouse 100 years after Scopes trial
July 16, 2025
On its surface, State of Tennessee v. John Thomas Scopes may have looked like a case to settle teaching human evolution, but it was more than that.
Persecution, violence and religious freedom addressed at BWA Congress
July 16, 2025
Bruce Webb, pastor of The Woodlands First Baptist Church of Woodlands, Texas, recounted the history of Baptist advocacy for freedom of religion during a breakout
First person: Why no one’s listening to your church and how to fix it
July 16, 2025
You’re leading. You’re preaching. You’re promoting. But still… it feels like no one’s really listening. That’s not just frustrating; it’s exhausting.
Lifeway names interim CEO, begins search for new president
July 15, 2025
Trustees have asked Lifeway’s Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Joe Walker to serve as interim president and CEO until a new president is named, in accordance with Lifeway’s bylaws.
John MacArthur, megachurch pastor and voice of ‘Grace to You’ radio ministry, dies at 86
July 15, 2025
John MacArthur, megachurch pastor, culture warrior, author and longtime voice of the “Grace to You” radio program, has died.
SBC Worship offers music resources, training, community
July 15, 2025
The Worship Initiative recently announced a new digital hub called SBC Worship — to support music ministers and worship teams and equip them to sing the truth of Scripture.
Providing more than meals, meeting ‘critical’ need
July 14, 2025
For nine years, First Baptist Church in Portland has run a summer feeding program that does more than fill empty stomachs.
Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for July 20
July 14, 2025
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School lesson commentary for July 20, written by Bobby McKay, pastor of New Liberty Baptist Church in Morton, Mississippi.
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