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 Ladson, South Carolina. He was 78.
Staff changes
- Dusty McPherson is the new pastor of Mount Zion Church, Meadville, Franklin
Association. - Terry Coleman is the new pastor of Gracewood Church, Southaven, Desoto Tate Association.
- Evan Sheridan is the new pastor of Bethel Church, Brandon, Golden Triangle Association.
- Wes Covington is the new pastor of Grace Church, Pearl, Rankin Association.
- Philip Caples is the new pastor of Longview Church, Belden, Pontotoc Association.
- Garrett Wester is the new pastor of Midway Baptist Church, Vardaman, Calhoun Association.
- Mark Robbins is the new pastor of Trinity Baptist Church, Fulton, Itawamba Association.
- Alan Stevens, music and media pastor of Bel Aire Church, Gulfport, Gulf Coast Association, is retiring.
- Jacob’s Well Church, Pass Christian, Gulf Coast Association, has new staff members: Bob Guidry, worship minister; Josh Fisher, associate pastor; and Lacey Vitalec, associate music minister.
Events
- Storying the Bible, July 6, 5:30 p.m., Enterprise Church, Clarke Co. Association; leader: Greg Massey.
- Freedom Celebration, July 6, 7:30 p.m., Holly Church, Corinth, Alcorn Association; bring ice cream to share and a lawn chair; hot dogs will be available; there will be a devotional word shared and fireworks.
- Men’s rally, July 7, 6 p.m., Friendship Church, Lincoln Co. Association; speaker: Jedd Moak, BSU director, Copiah Lincoln Community College, Wesson.
- Gospel Music & BBQ fundraiser for Magdalene House — Christian Women’s Job Corps, July 10, 6–9 p.m., Bay St. Louis Community Hall; featuring Gospel Grass Revival; silent auction; tickets: $25 for adults, $15 for children (ages 2–12); call: 228-493-0504;visit: womenscommunitysupport.org.
- Revival, July 13–16, Walnut Grove Baptist Church, Leake County Association, guest evangelist: Don Savell; guest music director: Scott Brand.
- Revival, July 13–16, Branch Baptist Church, Scott County Association, Sunday morning service at 11 a.m., with lunch and afternoon service to follow; nightly services: 7 p.m.
- Annual Church Profile training online: An overview will be offered July 15 at 10 a.m.; and a how to complete your packet will be offered July 17 at 10 a.m.; visit: mbcb.org/mbcbconnect.
Congratulations
- Chad Davis, pastor of The Church at 4Points, Hattiesburg, Pine Belt Association, received a doctor of ministry degree from Midwestern Seminary.
- Clayton Todd, pastor of Belmont FBC, Tishomingo Association, received a master of divinity degree from Southern Seminary.
Vacation Bible School
- Hill View Church, Carroll-Montgomery Association, July 6–11, 5:30–8:30 p.m.
- Philadelphia Church, Lincoln Co. Association, July 7–11, 5–8:30 p.m.
- North Morton Church, Scott Co. Association, July 13–16, 6–8:30 p.m., ages 5–12.
- Richmond Church, Lee Co. Association, July 13–17, supper: 5:30–6; VBS: 6–8 p.m.,
- Saltillo FBC, Lee Co. Association, July 13–17, 5:30–8:30 p.m.
- Duck Hill Church, Carroll-Montgomery Association, July 14–18, 5:30–8:30 p.m.
- McBee Church, Golden Triangle Association, July 14–18, 5:45–8 p.m., ages 3–14.
- Poplar Creek Nations Church, Carroll-Montgomery Association, July 17–19.
- CenterPoint Church, Lincoln Co. Association, July 21–25, 6–8 p.m.
- Emmanuel Church, Mid-Delta Association, July 21–24, 5:30–8:30 p.m.
- New Hope Church, Lee Co. Association, July 24–26, 6–8 p.m.
EDITOR’S NOTE — These items were published in the July 3, 2025, issue of The Baptist Paper. Email news@thebaptistpaper.org to submit announcements and other news items.
