Mississippi News January 16, 2025
January 16, 2025
Mississippi News January 16, 2025 Obituaries Carl Morris, longtime pastor in Arkansas and Mississippi, died Dec. 8. He was 84. James A. Sadler Jr., pastor
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Former NFL player named head coach for North Greenville
January 16, 2025
NGU athletic director Will Lowrey announced at a press conference (Jan. 14) that former New York Jet and Miami Dolphin Nate Garner has been hired as the new head coach. Lowrey replaces Jeff Farrington.
How Baptists can create a culture of life
January 16, 2025
“Serving [women in crisis] is about affirming their courage, bravery and immense value. It’s about showing them they are seen, known and deeply loved by their Creator,” said Caryl Watson, Arkansas Baptist Children and Family Ministries.
Islamist group accused of colluding with Pakistani officials in false blasphemy cases
January 15, 2025
An Islamist gang trapped more than 450 people in false blasphemy charges in recent years in Pakistan, including five who were tortured death in custody, according to human rights lawyers.
Persecution against Christians rising: Open Doors releases 2025 World Watch list
January 15, 2025
Persecution against Christians continues to increase around the globe. The number of believers facing high levels of persecution and discrimination for their faith rose to more than 380 million, Open Doors reported.
St. Louis church shining gospel light in crime-ridden neighborhoods
January 15, 2025
News outlets report on the violence and crime occurring in downtown St. Louis, but The Rock City Church is shining the light of Christ in the area.
‘We take this seriously’: FL church’s abuse prevention accreditation matter of ‘gospel integrity’
January 14, 2025
Florida Baptist executive pastor Chris Dotson believes that building a fence really high is a matter of “gospel integrity.” He takes this conviction to heart in guarding South Tampa Fellowship against sexual abuse.
Wisdom-Martin challenges women to make evangelism, discipleship impact
January 14, 2025
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.
Missouri church damaged by fire after ice, snowfall
January 13, 2025
The cause is believed to be a large patch of ice and snow sliding down the pitched roof into a set of air conditioners and heating units. This broke some gas lines, and apparently broken electrical lines sparked a fire.
Religious liberty group challenges Louisiana Ten Commandments law
January 13, 2025
The Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Liberty and several other religious groups filed a brief Jan. 6 challenging a Louisiana law that mandates displaying the Ten Commandments in public school classrooms.
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