
First person: Christmas in a broken world
For many, images of glowing lights, nostalgic carols, bountiful tables and family gatherings are synonymous with Christmas. Yet, amidst our celebrations is a dark underbelly that, though suppressed, competes for our attention every December.

TN Disaster Relief volunteers respond to water crisis in Memphis area
Tennessee Baptist Disaster Relief jumped into action, shipping nearly 1,200 cases of bottled water to residents during a water crisis

CWJC ministry helping women in New Mexico ‘find who they are in Christ’
One student — that’s all Christian Women’s Job Corps of Carlsbad, New Mexico, had on its class roster when close

How churches can ‘hold the rope’ to serve adoptive, foster care families
“Not everyone is called to adopt or foster, and that’s okay. But we can all lighten the load in some way,” says Meredith Weber, an adoption and foster care coordinator.

Southern Baptists respond after destructive Hurricane Ida
A massive Southern Baptist Disaster Relief response is underway in Louisiana and other states in the aftermath of Hurricane Ida.

Mississippi News September 12, 2024
Mississippi News September 12, 2024 Staff changes Bruce Childress is the minister to students of Calvary Baptist Church, West Point,

IMB president emeritus Jerry Rankin returns to SWBTS for Global Missions Week
In his introduction of Rankin, SWBTS President David S. Dockery expressed delight to have the alumnus back to preach on campus. Rankin suffered a minor stroke in July but was able to keep his scheduled visit.

Mississippi News Oct. 9, 2025
Celebrations Greens Creek Church, Petal, Pine Belt Association, celebrates its 175th anniversary Oct. 11, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.; music includes the