Mississippi News April 24, 2025
Staff changes
- Laverne Summerlin is the new pastor of North McComb Baptist Church, Pike Baptist Association.
- Shawn Johnson is the new pastor of Calvary Baptist Church, New Augusta, Perry County Baptist Association.
- Michael Wilbanks is the new pastor of First Baptist Church Union, Newton County Baptist Association.
- Jamie Wallace is the new pastor of Southway Baptist Church, Brookhaven, Lincoln County Baptist Association.
- Avery Thorn is the new pastor of Chalybeate Baptist Church, Walnut, Benton-Tippah Baptist Association.
- Elisha Hurst is the new student minister of Siloam Baptist Church, West Point, Golden Triangle Baptist Association.
- Zane Lynn is the new music minister of East End Baptist Church, Columbus, Golden Triangle Baptist Association.
- Brant Boldon is the new pastor of Adaton Baptist Church, Starkville, Golden Triangle Baptist Association.
- Blaine Allen, former pastor of Faith Baptist Church, Starkville, Golden Triangle Baptist Association, retired after 34 years of ministry.
- Andy Parrish is the new pastor of Calvary Baptist Church, West Point, Golden Triangle Baptist Association.
- Lane Thompson is the new pastor of First Baptist Church Pass Christian, Gulf Coast Baptist Association.
- Terrel Boger is the new music minister of First Baptist Church Wiggins, Gulf Coast Baptist Association.
- Dan Young recently retired as pastor of Roseland Park Baptist Church, Picayune, Pearl River Baptist Association.
Events
- Golden Triangle Baptist Association Spring meeting/worship service, April 27, 6 p.m., Bridgeway Church, Starkville; preacher: Ben Skipper, Carterville Baptist Church, Petal.
- Raise Em Up Ministries presents Revive, April 27, 6 p.m., Kossuth High School football field, Corinth; speakers: Ethan Mitchell, Stephanie Williams and Oakli Rickman; contact: Cory Holley at 662-415-2149.
- Revival, April 27–May 1, Calvary Baptist Church, Louisville, Winston Baptist Association, Sunday: 11 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.; Monday–Thursday: 6:30 p.m.; speaker: Hal Bates; music: John Yates.
- Building Better Bridges, night of worship and wisdom, May 2, 6–8 p.m.; Poplar Springs Drive Baptist Church, Meridian, Lauderdale Baptist Association; speaker: Clint Davis on the use of technology and its impact on culture, relationships, friendships, including how to have difficult conversations with children; music: Mitchell Shoumaker Band, Atlanta, Georgia; contact: Alan at 225-247-2694.
- RAW (Reality After the Wedding) Couples Retreat for singles, dating and married people, May 4, 5–8 p.m., High Hill Baptist Church, Raleigh, Smith County Baptist Association; speakers: Trent and Keren Lott of Lott Farm, along with a marriage panel; free event; child care included; contact: 601-506-5660.
- “Legacy,” Senior Adult Refresh: May 8, First Baptist Church Ellisville, noon–3:30 p.m.; speaker: Jimmy Hood; music: Dave Hook with ensemble and Jason Walley; visit: mbcb.org/event/senior-adult-refresh.
Resources
- National Day of Prayer, May 1; visit: nationaldayofprayer.org.
EDITOR’S NOTE — These items were published in the April 24, 2025, issue of The Baptist Paper. Email news@thebaptistpaper.org to submit announcements and other news items.
