Mississippi News January 2, 2025
Obituaries
- Ronnie “Jiggs” Maxie, who served churches in Mississippi, Alabama and Tennessee, died Nov. 27 in Hattiesburg.
He was 79. - John Lewis Gainer, longtime pastor of Friendship Baptist Church, Columbus, died Dec. 13. He was 76.
Staff changes
- Thomas Anderson is the new pastor of two churches: Schlater Baptist Church and Ruleville Baptist Church.
- Will McNeese is the new pastor of Macedonia Baptist Church, Mendenhall.
Events
- Lincoln County Baptist Association upcoming events: men’s rally, Jan. 6, 6:30 p.m., Clear Branch Baptist Church, program by Ricky Myers; minister’s conference, 11 a.m., Bogue Chitto Baptist Church, program by John Maxey, church revitalization; senior adult rally, 10 a.m., Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, program by Dogwood Cross and Jim Futral.
- Discern, a one-day event for high school or college-age young adults who feel called to vocational ministry, Jan. 11, 10:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m., Garaywa Camp and Conference Center, Clinton; mbcb.org/event/discern.
- Small Church Youth Ministry Workshop, Jan. 16, 6–8:15 p.m., New Zion Baptist Church, Crystal Springs; leader: Gary Permenter; light dinner available to those who register a week early; mbcb.org/event/small-church-youth-ministry-workshop-baysprings.
- Senior adult rally, Jan. 21, 9:30–11 a.m., Highland Baptist Church, Copiah Baptist Association; cost: $6; deadline to purchase tickets: Jan. 8. Contact association.
- State Evangelism Conference “Preach the Word,” Jan. 26–27 featuring Jason Curry, Kevin Hamm, Fred Luter, Steve Gaines, Bob Pitman, Vance Pitman and Tom Richter. Music: Mississippi Baptist Singing Churchmen and William Carey Choral Department; visit: mbcb.org/event/state-evangelism-conference/
- Mississippi Baptist Area Keyboard Festival, multiple locations, dates and times, Jan. 30–Feb. 6; visit mbcb.org/event/keyboard-festivals to check dates and times.
- Leake County Baptist Association pastors/deacons/spouses fellowship, Jan. 30, 6 p.m., Sunrise Baptist Church multipurpose building; RSVP association office by Jan. 22 with number attending from your church.
- Volunteers needed to help with Dixie National Rodeo Ministry, Jackson, Jan. 31–Feb. 8; visit mbcb.org/event/dixie-national-rodeo-ministry.
- Disaster Relief training, Gulf Coast area, Feb. 1, 8 a.m.–4 p.m., First Baptist Church Wiggins. Contact 601-928-5226.
- Together for the Nations, First Baptist Church Madison, Feb. 1, cost: $25. Reason: connect with IMB missionaries and leaders, discover ways to deepen your church’s involvement in international missions, network with other church missions leaders from churches in your area and leave with practical next steps and connections; visit: mbcb.org/event/together-for-the-nations.
Celebrations
- Stanley Magill, pastor of Yellow Creek Baptist Church, Burnsville, Tishomingo County Baptist Association, was honored Dec. 1 for his 50 years as pastor of the church.
- McAdams Church, Sallis, celebrated its 175th anniversary Oct. 13; speaker: Alex McFarland; music: Bros.4.
- Congratulations Jay and Heather White who were the winners in a pastor appreciation month giveaway from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. White is pastor of East Heights Baptist Church, Tupelo. They received $5,000 for the church’s needs and $5,000 for a family vacation.
Ordination
- Corey Jackson was ordained at Dry Creek Baptist Church, Winston Baptist Association.
Resources
- A look ahead at the Southern Baptist Convention calendar for 2025: sbc.net/calendar.
EDITOR’S NOTE — These items were published in the Jan. 2, 2025, issue of The Baptist Paper. Email news@thebaptistpaper.org to submit announcements and other news items.
