Some congregations have the resources to build their churches. When the resources aren’t there, Mississippi Nailbenders is one of the groups that can help. Founded
In 1848, two plantation families formed a community church in Fannin, Mississippi. The original name was Pelahatchie Baptist Church, after a nearby creek. The families
Southern Baptist volunteers are assessing needs in Matador, Texas, after a tornado killed four people and injured several others June 21. A chaplain with Southern
In 1917, Southern Baptists meeting in New Orleans were introduced to the idea of a board that would help pastors with relief and retirement support.
For his sermon on mercy, Bartholomew Orr turned to a text that might seem surprising — the story of Jesus cleansing the temple in Matthew 21.
Summers can be extremely busy. We want to make time for families, vacations, sports, etc. So adding another event such as summer camp might seem
The 2023 Mississippi Baptist Preaching Conference provided in-depth Bible study with ministerial growth and fellowship, as participants studied and were equipped to preach and teach
For the second straight year, baptisms and giving increased among Southern Baptist congregations. In-person worship service and small group attendance also rebounded, but total membership
On May 4, Americans will gather at courthouses, schools, parks and churches to publicly pray for our nation. Such an intentional focus on prayer is
More than 300 Baptist Student Union members from Mississippi campuses fanned out during spring break to spread the good news that Jesus saves. “Typically, our
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