Stories of faithfulness highlight WMU board meeting
From Alaska to Maine, nearly 200 missions leaders from across the country gathered on Missionary Ridge in Birmingham for WMU’s January Board Meeting this past weekend (Jan. 6–8).
Mississippi News October 10, 2024
Mississippi News October 10, 2024 Obituary Terry Wayne Scott, former pastor of First Baptist Church Jumpertown and funeral director, died
First person: We can defend our beliefs without demonizing others
We can fight for our beliefs without demonizing each other. Not everyone knows this, apparently.
5 ways to communicate to the ‘nones’ — who aren’t listening
According to the latest Pew Research, the “Nones” are growing. These unchurched individuals aren’t actively seeking a church, which means engaging them requires a careful and thoughtful approach.
West African missionary returns home to train churches, make disciples
When International Mission Board missionary Moses knew that God was calling him to go make disciples on islands near Senegal, his knee-jerk response was no. His hesitance had nothing to do with disobedience or uncertainty …
‘Clear standard’: TN bill would criminalize disruption of worship services
State Rep. Greg Martin, R-Hixson, introduced legislation with the intent to strengthen state protections for places of religious worship, ensuring congregations across Tennessee can gather and practice their faith free from intentional obstruction, disruption or intimidation.
‘My heart’s cry’: Missionary in Boston reaching refugees, others in need of hope
“What’s someone like you doing in a place like this?” When Faith Garland goes where she goes, that question is bound to come up eventually.
HLGU plans to remain open this fall
Hannibal-LaGrange University Transitional President Rodney Harrison recently announced to faculty, staff and students that the university will remain open for