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Mississippi News July 3, 2025

July 3, 2025

Obituaries Gary Fuller, former Pike associational missionary, died May 20. He was 76. David Lindsay Brooks, longtime pastor and Mississippi native, died May 21 in

Georgia church praises God for rebuilt sanctuary after Helene damage

July 3, 2025

Nine months after fierce winds from Hurricane Helene toppled a massive 100-year-old pine tree onto the 1930s-style sanctuary of Camak Baptist Church, the congregation has returned to worship in its restored building.

Judge halts NC county’s denial of Summit’s zoning request in ongoing lawsuit

July 1, 2025

The ruling by Judge William L. Osteen came during a hearing held Monday, June 9, in U.S. Middle District Court that was further outlined by the judge in a 50-page memorandum opinion and order released Friday, June 20.

Student worship camp helps students hone gifts, leadership skills

July 1, 2025

The Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary campus welcomed 80 high school students June 3-6, for the Texas Baptist College Student Worship Camp.

Associational leader reflects on legacy of great-grandfather R.A. Torrey

June 29, 2025

Slade Johnson, Associational Mission Strategist for the Golden Isles Baptist Network, has a rich and fascinating heritage. His great-grandfather was Reuben Archer Torrey (better known as R. A. Torrey), born in 1856 and died on October 26, 1928.

Five truths God spoke as I faced my ‘little bump in the road’

June 28, 2025

I got another “no cancer” report on my six-month check-up this past week. After more than 60 treatments over a 10-year period, I still pray every day this stuff does not return. I hate cancer. There’s nothing good about cancer. Yet, I trust in a good, good heavenly Father who can work through cancer to speak to our hearts.