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Rodeo event a ‘training center’ for Mississippi evangelism

Don Lum, MBCB Director of Evangelism, reflected on 10 years of rodeo ministry. “The State Fair Commission have been very gracious to let us be a part of it every year, and we’re excited to see what God’s going to do with it next."
  • February 26, 2025
  • Mississippi's The Baptist Record
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A total of 79 volunteers from 20 Mississippi Baptist churches participated in the Dixie National Rodeo ministry, witnessing 22 decisions for Christ.
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Rodeo event a ‘training center’ for Mississippi evangelism

Throughout early February’s roller-coaster temperatures, the Mississippi Baptist Convention Board Evangelism tent invited Dixie National Rodeo attendees and vendors to stand in the shade and hear a three-minute gospel presentation.

A total of 79 volunteers from 20 Mississippi Baptist churches traveled to the fairgrounds in Jackson, uplifting hearts, planting spiritual seeds and witnessing 22 decisions for Christ.

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EDITOR’S NOTE — This story was written by Lindsey Williams and originally published by the Baptist Record.

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