Mississippi News July 31, 2025
OBITUARIES Vernell Daniels, who led at least 12 Mississippi churches over 64 years of ministry, died June 20. Joe Weideman
Changed lives take time, ‘patience’ in historic Nevada town
“To reach people, it takes a lot of honesty, one-on-one conversations and consistency,” pastor Austin White told The Baptist Paper. He could have added “patience.”
One injured, gunman dead after Michigan church shooting
The quick thinking of a deacon and a security guard stopped a church shooting just after it started in a Detroit suburb this morning (June 22).
Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for October 15
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for Oct. 15, written by Mark Rathel, professor at the Baptist College of Florida in Graceville, Florida.
Most churches rebounding financially from pandemic, study says
Emerging from the pandemic, most churches appear to be rebounding financially, Lifeway Research reported. After churches faced budget shortfalls and
Cambodia missions trip teaches seminarians to ‘trust God and lean on Him’
“Missionaries don’t move to third world countries just for fun,” a student from Southwestern Seminary noted. “They stay because they trust that God’s plan is the best for their life and others’ lives.”
Church branding and strategy: 4 important website tips for 2022
Consider four church website changes/updates as you begin the new year. In this complex church communication world, many pastors aren’t
Southern Baptists caring for hurting, vulnerable people in Holy Land
Southern Baptists have mobilized through local, Christian partners to provide housing, food, medical supplies, bomb shelters and trauma counseling for more than 20,000 displaced and hurting people in Israel and the region.