
Mississippi News January 16, 2025
Mississippi News January 16, 2025 Obituaries Carl Morris, longtime pastor in Arkansas and Mississippi, died Dec. 8. He was 84.

Truett McConnell trustees elect Larry Lyon as next president
The Truett McConnell University Board of Trustees on Monday (Feb. 2) unanimously elected Larry Lyon as the university’s ninth president.

BGCT search committee to recommend exec director candidate
The BGCT Executive Director Search Committee has chosen a candidate to present for consideration to the executive board at its Sept. 18–19 meeting in Dallas.

Young people and genuine experiences with God
Redefine your measurements for success if you want to reach the next generation, said Seth Conerly, pastor of Metro Community Church in Illinois.

Christian educator in India accused of human trafficking
A Christian educator accompanying students to a Bible institute in India was arrested and charged with human trafficking and fraudulent conversion.

Church gets day in federal court after being denied school space
A Maine church’s fight for its day in federal district court became a reality Tuesday (Feb. 24) after being denied rental space at a local public high school four years ago, Decision Magazine reported.

Associational leaders called to foster culture of prayer among churches
Churches and individuals are encouraged to mark their calendars to pray on Oct. 22, when Southern Baptists are scheduled to observe a Day of Prayer for Associational Missions.

Muslim extremists kill pastor in Uganda; Christians destroy mosque
Muslim extremists in eastern Uganda killed a pastor Oct. 26 because of his refusal to “remove” his church building, Morning