
First person: 10 reasons why my wife is not a ‘good’ pastor’s wife
I recently wrote about how my wife partners with me in ministry, and I rightly bragged about her. So, today’s post might seem contradictory — but keep reading.

‘I like to go’: TX woman makes most of retirement through disaster relief
Nancy Ellard’s boundless energy fuels her busy life, from a paralegal and chef to a disaster relief volunteer, sharing love, hope and faith wherever she goes.

God’s provision, focus underscore WMU board meeting
During WMU’s board meeting, Jan. 8–9, executive board members joined national and state leaders via Zoom to hear business updates

Former inmate takes on new role at Mississippi penitentiary
“This is exactly where I am supposed to be, which is helping guys,” said Robert Hyde, program supervisor at Mississippi State Penitentiary.

Mississippi woman’s commitment to God’s Word ‘speaks to my heart’
Reading the Word: A habit or a discipline? Ask Billie Lang of West Point, Mississippi, that question, and she will quickly tell you, “It is a discipline. But if it’s a habit, it’s a good habit.”

Lifeway campers give over $580,000 for Southern Baptist missions
Ben Mandrell, president and CEO of Lifeway Christian Resources, presented checks totaling $587,484.97 to International Mission Board president Paul Chitwood and North American Mission Board president Kevin Ezell on Monday (Sept. 18).

Truett McConnell University parts ways with president Emir Caner
The board of Truett McConnell University decided Sept. 25 to “part ways” with president Emir Caner after hearing the results of an independent investigation.

Single mom’s ‘first stop’ in Mississippi helps birth ministry out of tragedy
O’Shea Lowery’s life was forever changed on April 27, 1990. “When the sun came up that morning, I never imagined the sorrow that would soon overcome the hearts of 24-year-old me and my children,” she recalled.