One piano teacher at the Senatobia festival said, “I have judged at this festival for three years and always find it a very rewarding experience. Listening to each student is a blessing in my life.”
Don Lum, MBCB Director of Evangelism, reflected on 10 years of rodeo ministry. “The State Fair Commission have been very gracious to let us be a part of it every year, and we’re excited to see what God’s going to do with it next.”
William Carey University supporters gathered Jan. 27 for the dedication of the school’s latest building project, Fordham Place – new townhouses for medical students named in honor of longtime trustee Gary Fordham, who died in 2023.
“Here’s the truth: your story matters. Your testimony matters. And even if no one believes you, there’s someone out there who desperately needs to hear it,” writes Tony Martin, editor of The Baptist Record.
“How do I know if God is calling me?” “How do I answer that call?” “What do I need to be doing to live that call?’” These were just a few of the questions addressed during the event.”
“It started as a selfish thing to do,” said Margurette Robinson. “I just wanted something to spend some time on. But when I got started, it was a different story.”
Even at 42 years old, Chad Hunsberger is still on the younger side when it comes to the average age of a pastor. He has enough experience to know, however, the importance of constant training and instruction …
“I used to think happiness was about banishing negative emotions like anger, sadness, or frustration. After all, who wants to sit around feeling miserable, right? But here’s the kicker — happiness isn’t about avoiding those emotions.”
“This could not be more perfect timing for you to bring a group here,” said a weary Los Angeles pastor. “We pray the fire will be out a month from now, but there’s going to be a lot of work. We need a lot of partners to come.”
As she spoke to the monthly First Tuesday mission gathering at First Baptist Church Jackson on Jan. 7, Sandy Wisdom-Martin related that she herself is a result of God working through WMU women.
