Tony Martin, editor of The Baptist Record, journal of the Mississippi Baptist Convention, retired at the end of the year after 25 years of service to Mississippi Baptists.
Martin began working for The Baptist Record in 2000 as associate editor alongside longtime editor William Perkins. After Perkins retired in 2023, Martin took over the helm of the publication.
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During his career at The Baptist Record, Martin helped shepherd major transitions to the historical newspaper that was first published in 1877. Previously a weekly, 12-page publication supported by subscriptions and ad sales, The Baptist Record went completely digital in 2020 with a website available to everyone free of charge.
No longer bound by the schedule, space and monetary restrictions of a print publication, Martin embraced the opportunity to provide increased news coverage and gospel influence — not only to Mississippi Baptists, but to a wider national and global readership.
“Tony has been a tremendous blessing to Mississippi Baptists over the last 25 years,” said Shawn Parker, MBCB executive director-treasurer. “He’s a wonderful wordsmith, which has been evident in his news coverage and editorial writing for the Baptist Record. Most of all, Tony is filled with the joy of the Lord, which comes through in every aspect of his work.
“We’ll truly miss him at the Baptist Building, but I’m looking forward to seeing how the Lord continues to use him.”
EDITOR’S NOTE — This story was written by Megan Young and originally published by the Baptist Record.
