Mississippi Baptist - Around the Table

Send us Fan Mail Pull a seat up to the table and join us in a conversation about ministry around the state of Mississippi this Summer.  Hear firsthand from several Mississippi Baptists leaders about what has been happening around the state.  We include updates from Camps, Collegiate Ministries, Disaster Relief, Missions Mobilization, Multicultural Ministries, and Vacation Bible School.  Around the...

Send us Fan Mail Pull a seat up to the table and join us in a conversation about the State Literacy Missions Ministry.  Coordinator, Cindy Heimbach, and MBCB's Administrative Assistant, Maria Teel, walk us through explaining the importance of this ministry in every community across Mississippi.  If you want to find avenues to reach your city, lean into this ministry to see how God can open do...

Send us Fan Mail Pull a seat up to the table and join us in a conversation with Dr. Parker about the happenings around the SBC Annual Meeting in New Orleans earlier this month.   We discuss the Mississippi Dessert Fellowship, Business Meeting, and many other nuggets of information.    Links/Resources: SBC Recap - Baptist Press Around the Corner Events:  All Events: mbcb.org/events June 27-30: Hear...

Send us Fan Mail Pull a seat up to the table and join us in a conversation with Andrew Hanna about growing up in Mississippi and now leading a church plant in the heart of New Orleans.  We hear his strong ties to Mississippi Baptists, and how God quickly opened the door to neighborhood connections for the church.  Links/Resources: Harvest Church website Around the Corner Events:  All Events: mbcb....

Send us Fan Mail Bring your walking shoes to this episode.  We decide to take give you a glimpse into one of the largest exhibit halls at the SBC Annual Meeting in recent history.   Over 200 exhibitors made it to New Orleans.  The size of this event showcases the many opportunities available through Baptist Life. We visit Mississippi College and William Carey University to hear firsthand what they...

Send us Fan Mail Pull a seat up to the table and join us in a conversation about the SBC Annual Meeting schedule as well as the Pastors' Conference.  Local Mississippi Pastor, Zach Kilpatrick, joins in the conversation to walk through the scheduled events during the convention.  Links/Resources: Pastors' Conference Website  SBC Annual Meeting Website Food and New Orleans City Ideas List...

Send us Fan Mail Pull a seat up to the table and join us in a conversation with Mike Ray about Mission Mobilization's Vision Journeys which lead to many places around the world.  We define the purpose of these trips and how these opportunities can greatly help you as a leader expand mission connections at your church. Links/Resources: Missions Mobilization Website Facebook Page Interested in...

Send us Fan Mail Pull a seat up to the table and join us in a conversation with Chip Stevens about First Baptist's initiative to "Bringing Joy to Jackson."  In this episode, he discusses how the church came to that vision and heart for the city.   Hear his passion for reaching the capital city of Mississippi. Links/Resources: FBC Jackson website Around the Corner Events:  All Events...

Send us Fan Mail Pull a seat up to the table and join us in a conversation with Paul Barnard and Brian Tillman about the 242 Network.  This ministry is focused on church planting through assessments, training, and supporting church leaders right here in Mississippi.  We also get into a conversation about recent endeavors in revitalization.  Links/Resources: 242 Network Website Around the Corner Ev...

Send us Fan Mail Pull a seat up to the table and join us in a conversation with Dr. Greg Belser about raising up the next generation of pastors.  He shares testimony to his upbringing on church staff and the need to help young pastors grow.   Links/Resources: Morrison Heights Baptist Church  Equip2Exposit Conference   Around the Corner Events:  All Events: mbcb.org/events May 11: Synchrony/Next Ge...

Send us Fan Mail Pull a seat up to the table and join us in a conversation with Tom and Vicki Kilpatrick about ministering in many different areas domestically and internationally.  Hear why chaplaincy ministry is a critical need after a disaster and how you and your church can be trained for chaplaincy.  Links/Resources: Around the Corner Events:  All Events: mbcb.org/events May 11: Synchrony/Nex...

Send us Fan Mail Pull a seat up to the table and join us in a conversation about the advancements in technology within our society and how that intersects with ministry in the church.  Joshua K Smith walks us through his pastoral heart with technologies and how to use these as positive tools of ministry. Links/Resources: MetaChurch Book Jason Thacker Books Joshua K Smith website North Morton Bapti...

Send us Fan Mail Pull a seat up to the table and join us in a conversation about Hispanic Ministry in Mississippi with MBCB's consultant, Rocky Tzib.  Rocky has recently joined the Multicultural Department and discusses new church plants for Hispanic churches particularly the need for new buildings.  Links/Resources: Multicultural Website Around the Corner Events:  All Events: mbcb.org/events...

Send us Fan Mail Pull a seat up to the table and join us in a conversation with Matt Alexander about how FBC Greenville came in for a pinch-hit to fulfill an annual ministry around Easter for FBC Rolling Fork.   As you know, FBC Rolling Fork and the community was directly hit by a fatal tornado in late March.  The FBC Greenville family jumped into action to help the church and community during thi...

Send us Fan Mail Pull a seat up to the table and join us in a conversation about ministering to children through ministries like Vacation Bible School.  P.J. Keen from Brandon Baptist Church and Angie Boydstun bring their expertise to the table in this discussion.  Hear the need to make this a church-wide focus to help emphasize reaching the next generation.  Links/Resources: LifeWay VBS Group Pub...

Send us Fan Mail Pull a seat up to the table and join us in a conversation about ministering to men with Chris Harper and Kyle Reno.  Chris Harper is the Chief Executive Officer of BetterMan and Kyle Reno is the Co-Pastor at Crossgates Baptist Church in Brandon, Mississippi.  Hear why now is the time to become better men through direct, simple, discipleship.  Links/Resources: Betterman Website Bet...

Send us Fan Mail Pull a seat up to the table and join us in a conversation with Bob Rogers as he continues his work on updating the Mississippi Baptist history book.  We hear incredible nuggets of information about our early beginnings as Baptists in Mississippi, and Bob describes the noteworthy sacrifices made by many along the way. Links/Resources: Baptist Record Article: History of Baptists in...

Send us Fan Mail Pull a seat up to the table and join us in a conversation with Hubert Yates, Director of Mississippi Baptist Disaster Relief.  We hear where DR teams have responded so far in 2023, and we hear how teams are preparing for the future.    Links/Resources: Disaster Relief Facebook Page Disaster Relief Webpage Around the Corner Events:  All Events: mbcb.org/events March 20: Betterman E...

Send us Fan Mail Pull a seat up to the table and join us in a conversation about a new partnership between Mississippi Baptists and the Dakota Baptist Convention.  Fred Macdonald, Dakota Baptist Convention Executive Director, talks through ways churches can be involved in the Dakotas.  Also, Stephen Carson, Church Catalyst in Dakotas, talks about serving at a church in Mississippi and now in the D...

Send us Fan Mail Pull a seat up to the table and join us in a conversation about merging churches in Starkville, Mississippi.  Joe and Grant tell their incredible God story of bringing two well-known churches together to form Bridgeway Church.  Hear how God clearly opened the door to bring the church bodies together so ministry would increase in ways neither leader could imagine.  Links/Resources:...

Send us Fan Mail Pull a seat up to the table and join us in a conversation about a large community outreach happening in Meridian called "Love out Loud."  Wade Phillips talks through how the event started and now how this has grown to a multiple church event with incredible community connections.  Links: LOL Meridian Around the Corner Events:  All Events: mbcb.org/events Annie Armstrong...

Send us Fan Mail Pull a seat up to the table and join us in an incredible conversation with Slater and Marsha Murphy about the delicate balance of ministry life and marriage/family life.  Hear firsthand from a couple married over 40 years on how to navigate the opportunities to strengthen your marriage while your ministry calendar continues to grow.  Around the Corner Events:  All Events: mbcb.org...

Send us Fan Mail Pull a seat up to the table and join us in a conversation with Reid Stevens and Nathan Ball about the new event: Launch 2023! Hear how the event came about through discussions with many different people. Also, we get into the discussion of the need to go deeper in your calling at a student.  Around the Corner Events:  Church Safety Minors Workshops Feb. 7 - West Heights BC, Pontot...

Send us Fan Mail Pull a seat up to the table and join us in a conversation with Shane Pruitt about reaching the next generation and calling out the called.  We discuss if "Calling out the Called" movement is moving the needle in a positive direction, and how churches in Mississippi can make a difference now.  Around the Corner Events:  Church Safety Minors Workshops Feb. 6 - North Greenw...

Send us Fan Mail Pull a seat up to the table and join us in a conversation with Ray Duplessie about Choctaw Ministry in Mississippi.  Hear ways your church can begin to minister to these communities right here in our state.  Also, Ray mentions a new resource available to help you learn more about this ministry.  Around the Corner Events:  State Evangelism Conference : January 29-30 - Brandon Bapti...