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Pull a chair up to the table and talk about ministry in Mississippi! These bi-weekly podcast are produced to celebrate what God is doing in our state. Hosted by Jon Martin, Men's Ministries Director, and Tanner Cade, Communication Services Director.

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Pull a seat up to the table and join us in a conversation about cooperation in Mississippi Baptist life. Jon Martin leads a discussion on stats from the Annual Church Profile, and we note key data points to articulate ministry in our state. Also, co-host Tanner Cade concludes the time by sharing about his next chapter in ministry.

Around the Corner Events:

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August 7: Impact Training - FBC Philadelphia
August 8-9: Hispanic Women's Retreat
August 11: Impact Training - North Greenwood BC
August 12: Impact Training - FBC Tupelo
August 17: Mississippi Baptist Symphony Orchestra Concert - Grenada
August 18: Impact Training - FBC Laurel
August 19: Impact Training - FBC Natchez
August 22-23: Equipping Leaders
August 28: Sunday School Workshop (Horn Lake)
September 5: Hispanic Men's Retreat
September 8: Worship Leader Roundtable (Ridgeland)
September 9: NAMB Revive Gathering (Meridian)

Contacts:

Jon Martin, Chief Strategy Officer - jmartin@mbcb.org
Tanner Cade, Communication Services Director - tcade@mbcb.org

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Pull a seat up to the table and join us in conversations with Braelyn Weaver about her new role as MBCB's Women's Ministries/WMU Consultant. Braelyn talks to us about her calling to ministry and all of the new things she is learning during her first weeks in the Magnolia State.

Around the Corner Events:

All Events: mbcb.org/events
July 24-26: State Literacy Missions & Christian Job Corps Conference
August 7: Impact Training - FBC Philadelphia
August 8-9: Hispanic Women's Retreat
August 11: Impact Training - North Greenwood BC
August 12: Impact Training - FBC Tupelo
August 17: Mississippi Baptist Symphony Orchestra Concert - Grenada
August 18: Impact Training - FBC Laurel
August 19: Impact Training - FBC Natchez
August 22-23: Equipping Leaders
August 28: Sunday School Workshop (Horn Lake)
September 5: Hispanic Men's Retreat
September 8: Worship Leader Roundtable (Ridgeland)
September 9: NAMB Revive Gathering (Meridian)

Contacts:

Jon Martin, Chief Strategy Officer - jmartin@mbcb.org
Tanner Cade, Communication Services Director - tcade@mbcb.org

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Pull a seat up to the table and join us in conversations with Clint Ritchie. He currently serves as the Missions Assistant Team Leader / Community Missions Strategist for Arkansas Baptist, but previously served many years as pastor at FBC Yazoo. We hear about his Mississippi days, and what he will bring to table for his breakout sessions during Impact Trainings at North Greenwood (11th) and Tupelo (12th).

Around the Corner Events:

All Events: mbcb.org/events
July 15: North Africa Connection Meeting (Gulfport)
July 16: North Africa Connection Meeting (Clinton)
July 17: North Africa Connection Meeting (Southaven)
July 24-26: State Literacy Missions & Christian Job Corps Conference
August 7: Impact Training - FBC Philadelphia
August 11: Impact Training - North Greenwood BC
August 12: Impact Training - FBC Tupelo
August 18: Impact Training - FBC Laurel
August 19: Impact Training - FBC Natchez

Contacts:

Jon Martin, Chief Strategy Officer - jmartin@mbcb.org
Tanner Cade, Communication Services Director - tcade@mbcb.org

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Pull a seat up to the table and join us in conversations with Matthew Morgan. He serves as the pastor at Grace Community Church in Indianola, Mississippi. Matthew also serves as the Vice Chair of ERLC's Trustee Executive Committee. We cover a lot of territory in this episode from ministry in the Delta to the latest with SBC's Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission.

Around the Corner Events:

All Events: mbcb.org/events
July 8-11: SMACK Camp
July 8-12: Super Summer
July 15: North Africa Connection Meeting (Gulfport)
July 16: North Africa Connection Meeting (Clinton)
July 17: North Africa Connection Meeting (Southaven)
July 24-26: State Literacy Missions & Christian Job Corps Conference
August 7: Impact Training - FBC Philadelphia
August 11: Impact Training - North Greenwood BC
August 12: Impact Training - FBC Tupelo
August 18: Impact Training - FBC Laurel
August 19: Impact Training - FBC Natchez

Contacts:

Jon Martin, Chief Strategy Officer - jmartin@mbcb.org
Tanner Cade, Communication Services Director - tcade@mbcb.org

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Pull a seat up to the table and join us in conversations with Jonathan Poe. He serves as a Bivocational pastor at Bolton Baptist Church in Clinton. Known in the community for his tree-cutting business and farm, he dives into his passion for God's calling in his life and why others should pray about becoming a bivo pastor as well.

Around the Corner Events:

All Events: mbcb.org/events
July 8-11: SMACK Camp
July 8-12: Super Summer
July 24-26: State Literacy Missions & Christian Job Corps Conference
August 7: Impact Training - FBC Philadelphia
August 11: Impact Training - North Greenwood BC
August 12: Impact Training - FBC Tupelo
August 18: Impact Training - FBC Laurel
August 19: Impact Training - FBC Natchez

Contacts:

Jon Martin, Chief Strategy Officer - jmartin@mbcb.org
Tanner Cade, Communication Services Director - tcade@mbcb.org

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Pull a seat up to the table and join us in conversations with Kris Smith, Worship Ministries Director, and Elizabeth Knight, All-State Youth Choir Event Coordinator, about the week of All-State. We also hear firsthand from a couple of students about their four years of experience in All-State.

Around the Corner Events:

All Events: mbcb.org/events
June 24-28: HearSong Worship Arts Camp
July 8-11: SMACK Camp
July 8-12: Super Summer
July 24-26: State Literacy Missions & Christian Job Corps Conference
August 7: Impact Training - FBC Philadelphia
August 11: Impact Training - North Greenwood BC
August 12: Impact Training - FBC Tupelo
August 18: Impact Training - FBC Laurel
August 19: Impact Training - FBC Natchez

Contacts:

Jon Martin, Chief Strategy Officer - jmartin@mbcb.org
Tanner Cade, Communication Services Director - tcade@mbcb.org

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Pull a seat up to the table and join us in conversations around the Mississippi Baptist fellowship at the Dallas convention center before the start of the business sessions of the Southern Baptist Convention.

Around the Corner Events:

All Events: mbcb.org/events
June 24-28: HearSong Worship Arts Camp
July 8-11: SMACK Camp
July 8-12: Super Summer
July 24-26: State Literacy Missions & Christian Job Corps Conference
August 7: Impact Training - FBC Philadelphia
August 11: Impact Training - North Greenwood BC
August 12: Impact Training - FBC Tupelo
August 18: Impact Training - FBC Laurel
August 19: Impact Training - FBC Natchez

Contacts:

Jon Martin, Chief Strategy Officer - jmartin@mbcb.org
Tanner Cade, Communication Services Director - tcade@mbcb.org

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Pull a seat up at the table and join us in a conversation with Mike Lazenby with the IMB. We continue the recent theme of further understanding MS Baptists' partnership with the missional sending arm of the Southern Baptist Convention. Hear ways you can lead your church to a sending, missional, church with help from our Mississippi regional connection at IMB.

Around the Corner Events:

All Events: mbcb.org/events
June 9: Mississippi Baptist Fellowship at SBC - Dallas
June 10-11: Southern Baptist Convention Annual Meeting - Dallas
June 24-28: HearSong Worship Arts Camp
July 8-11: SMACK Camp
July 8-12: Super Summer
July 24-26: State Literacy Missions & Christian Job Corps Conference
August 7: Impact Training - FBC Philadelphia
August 11: Impact Training - North Greenwood BC
August 12: Impact Training - FBC Tupelo
August 18: Impact Training - FBC Laurel
August 19: Impact Training - FBC Natchez

Contacts:

Jon Martin, Chief Strategy Officer - jmartin@mbcb.org
Tanner Cade, Communication Services Director - tcade@mbcb.org

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Pull a seat up at the table and join us in a ride-along with Mission Mobilization's Vision Journey to the International Missions Board's headquarters in Richmond, VA. Get a glimpse into a trip that included 9 pastors from Mississippi learning more about the cooperative effort in Southern Baptist life that sends equips and sends missionaries all around the world.

Around the Corner Events:

All Events: mbcb.org/events
June 9: Mississippi Baptist Fellowship at SBC - Dallas
June 10-11: Southern Baptist Convention Annual Meeting - Dallas
June 24-28: HearSong Worship Arts Camp
July 8-11: SMACK Camp
July 8-12: Super Summer
July 24-26: State Literacy Missions & Christian Job Corps Conference

Contacts:

Jon Martin, Chief Strategy Officer - jmartin@mbcb.org
Tanner Cade, Communication Services Director - tcade@mbcb.org

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Pull a seat up at the table and join us in a conversation with MBCB's Executive Director & Treasurer, Dr. Shawn Parker. Jon, Tanner, and Dr. Parker walk through the upcoming Southern Baptist Convention in Dallas the week of June 9. Hear key points of the schedule and business meeting.

NOTE: This was recorded on May 8. The schedule and related news for the convention may change closer to the convention.

Around the Corner Events:

All Events: mbcb.org/events
June 9: Mississippi Baptist Fellowship at SBC - Dallas
June 10-11: Southern Baptist Convention Annual Meeting - Dallas
June 24-28: HearSong Worship Arts Camp
July 8-11: SMACK Camp
July 8-12: Super Summer
July 24-26: State Literacy Missions & Christian Job Corps Conference

Contacts:

Jon Martin, Chief Strategy Officer - jmartin@mbcb.org
Tanner Cade, Communication Services Director - tcade@mbcb.org

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Pull a seat up at the table and join us in a conversation with MBCB's new Student Ministries Consultant, Zach DePriest. We catch Zach while attending the 2025 Timothy Project Conference at Colonial Heights Baptist Church after he leads a breakout about student ministry. Listen in to hear his heart for connecting with student ministry leaders across Mississippi.

Around the Corner Events:

All Events: mbcb.org/events
May 15: Senior Adult Refresh - Grenada
June 9: Mississippi Baptist Fellowship at SBC - Dallas
June 10-11: Southern Baptist Convention Annual Meeting - Dallas
June 24-28: HearSong Worship Arts Camp
July 8-11: SMACK Camp
July 8-12: Super Summer
July 24-26: State Literacy Missions & Christian Job Corps Conference

Contacts:

Jon Martin, Chief Strategy Officer - jmartin@mbcb.org
Tanner Cade, Communication Services Director - tcade@mbcb.org

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Pull a seat up at the table and join us in a conversation with Pastor Justin Knight about the mid-March outbreak of tornadoes in the Tylertown area. Justin pastors FBC Tylertown and recalls the moment multiple tornadoes wrecked the community and how the church and Mississippi Baptists stepped up to help minister.

Around the Corner Events:

All Events: mbcb.org/events
May 8: Senior Adult Refresh - Ellisville
May 13: Senior Adult Choir Festival - Florence
May 15: Senior Adult Refresh - Grenada
June 9: Mississippi Baptist Fellowship at SBC - Dallas
June 10-11: Southern Baptist Convention Annual Meeting - Dallas
June 24-28: HearSong Worship Arts Camp
July 8-11: SMACK Camp
July 8-12: Super Summer
July 24-26: State Literacy Missions & Christian Job Corps Conference

Contacts:

Jon Martin, Chief Strategy Officer - jmartin@mbcb.org
Tanner Cade, Communication Services Director - tcade@mbcb.org

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Pull a seat up at the table and join us in a conversation with the Executive Director of The Baptist Children's Village, Sean Milner. We discuss the valuable ministry opportunities across the state through their Continuum of Care initiative. BCV provides at-risk children and families with hope and a strong foundation for their future.

Around the Corner Events:

All Events: mbcb.org/events
May 4: Mississippi Baptist Symphony Orchestra Concert - Florence
May 8: Senior Adult Refresh - Ellisville
May 13: Senior Adult Choir Festival - Florence
May 15: Senior Adult Refresh - Grenada
June 9: Mississippi Baptist Fellowship at SBC - Dallas
June 10-11: Southern Baptist Convention Annual Meeting - Dallas

Contacts:

Jon Martin, Chief Strategy Officer - jmartin@mbcb.org
Tanner Cade, Communication Services Director - tcade@mbcb.org

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Pull a seat up at the table and join us in a conversation with Kyle Rosas. He is the Lead Pastor of the newly launched King's Church in Anthem, Arizona (North Phoenix). We hear how God has provided through the launching process to a big celebration on Easter Sunday. Many Mississippi Baptist churches partner with King's Church.

Around the Corner Events:

All Events: mbcb.org/events
April 25: African American Leadership Conference - Jackson
May 4: Mississippi Baptist Symphony Orchestra Concert - Florence
May 8: Senior Adult Refresh - Ellisville
May 13: Senior Adult Choir Festival - Florence
May 15: Senior Adult Refresh - Grenada
June 9: Mississippi Baptist Fellowship at SBC - Dallas
June 10-11: Southern Baptist Convention Annual Meeting - Dallas

Contacts:

Jon Martin, Chief Strategy Officer - jmartin@mbcb.org
Tanner Cade, Communication Services Director - tcade@mbcb.org

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Pull a seat up at the table and join us in a conversation with Dr. Jeff Iorg, President & CEO of the Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee. John Maxed, Director of MBCB's Church Planting/Revitalization Department, joins Jon Martin and Tanner Cade to glean from Dr. Iorg's wisdom about pastoral transitions. This episode can be a great resource for those facing change in a church leadership role.

Around the Corner Events:

All Events: mbcb.org/events
April 9: State Preaching Conference: William Carey University
April 12: Disaster Relief Training - Greenwood
April 25: African American Leadership Conference - Jackson
May 4: Mississippi Baptist Symphony Orchestra Concert - Florence
May 8: Senior Adult Refresh - Ellisville
May 13: Senior Adult Choir Festival - Florence
May 15: Senior Adult Refresh - Grenada
June 9: Mississippi Baptist Fellowship at SBC - Dallas

Contacts:

Jon Martin, Chief Strategy Officer - jmartin@mbcb.org
Tanner Cade, Communication Services Director - tcade@mbcb.org

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Pull a seat up at the table and join us in a conversation with Smokey Gibson at FBC Biloxi. Smokey discusses recently celebrating 10 years of pastoral leadership at the church. Also, we hear about unique avenues of ministry in Biloxi as the whole church celebrates 150 years in 2025.

Around the Corner Events:

All Events: mbcb.org/events
April 9: State Preaching Conference: William Carey University
April 12: Disaster Relief Training - Greenwood
April 25: African American Leadership Conference - Jackson
May 4: Mississippi Baptist Symphony Orchestra Concert - Florence
May 8: Senior Adult Refresh - Ellisville
May 13: Senior Adult Choir Festival - Florence
May 15: Senior Adult Refresh - Grenada
June 9: Mississippi Baptist Fellowship at SBC - Dallas

Contacts:

Jon Martin, Chief Strategy Officer - jmartin@mbcb.org
Tanner Cade, Communication Services Director - tcade@mbcb.org

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Pull a seat up at the table and join us in a conversation with Don Gann, Senior Pastor at FBC Oxford. We get into talks about ministry when you are steps away from one of the largest universities in the Southeast.

Around the Corner Events:

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March 31-April 10: State Bible Drill - Various Locations
April 3: CP 100 Dinner - Biloxi
April 4: CP 100 Dinner - Madison
April 7: State Preaching Conference: Blue Mountain Christian University
April 8: State Preaching Conference: Garaywa Camp & Conference Center
April 9: State Preaching Conference: William Carey University
April 12: Disaster Relief Training - Greenwood
April 25: African American Leadership Conference - Jackson
May 4: Mississippi Baptist Symphony Orchestra Concert - Florence

Contacts:

Jon Martin, Chief Strategy Officer - jmartin@mbcb.org
Tanner Cade, Communication Services Director - tcade@mbcb.org

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Pull a seat up at the table and join us in a conversation with Dr. Jeff Iorg about his first year as the President & CEO of the Southern Baptist Convention. Before he speaks at a CP100 special dinner event at FBC Oxford, Jon and Tanner ask him about various aspects of SBC life.

Around the Corner Events:

All Events: mbcb.org/events
March 31-April 10: State Bible Drill - Various Locations
April 3: CP 100 Dinner - Biloxi
April 4: CP 100 Dinner - Madison
April 7: State Preaching Conference: Blue Mountain Christian University
April 8: State Preaching Conference: Garaywa Camp & Conference Center
April 9: State Preaching Conference: William Carey University
April 12: Disaster Relief Training - Greenwood
April 25: African American Leadership Conference - Jackson
May 4: Mississippi Baptist Symphony Orchestra Concert - Florence

Contacts:

Jon Martin, Chief Strategy Officer - jmartin@mbcb.org
Tanner Cade, Communication Services Director - tcade@mbcb.org

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Pull a seat up at the table and join us in a conversation with the pastor at FBC Flora, Jon Daniels. He shares about his heart for leading and modeling evangelism in his life. Hear how Flora continually has a heart for reaching their community through evangelism and prayer. As we lead up to Easter Sunday, we hope stories of evangelism efforts will help inspire you at your church.

Around the Corner Events:

All Events: mbcb.org/events
March 20: CP 100 Dinner - Oxford
March 20: Small Church Youth Ministry Workshop - New Albany
March 21: KidMin Tool Bin - Garaywa
March 22: Disaster Relief Training - Ecru
March 24: Multiplication Process Co-Lab - Madison
March 31-April 10: State Bible Drill - Various Locations
April 3: CP 100 Dinner - Biloxi
April 4: CP 100 Dinner - Madison
April 7: State Preaching Conference: Blue Mountain Christian University
April 8: State Preaching Conference: Garaywa Camp & Conference Center
April 9: State Preaching Conference: William Carey University
April 12: Disaster Relief Training - Greenwood
April 25: African American Leadership Conference - Jackson
May 4: Mississippi Baptist Symphony Orchestra Concert - Florence

Contacts:

Jon Martin, Chief Strategy Officer - jmartin@mbcb.org
Tanner Cade, Communication Services Director - tcade@mbcb.org

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Pull a seat up at the table and join us in a conversation with Matt Martin. He serves at FBC Natchez as the Associate Pastor of Discipleship & Young Adults. We get into a conversation about ministry in the historic river city, and transition into a conversation about what to expect in in the upcoming 2025 Impact Trainings.

Around the Corner Events:

All Events: mbcb.org/events
March 16: 3:16 on 3/16
March 17: Ministry Assistants Conference and Training - Garaywa
March 20: CP 100 Dinner - Oxford
March 20: Small Church Youth Ministry Workshop - New Albany
March 21: KidMin Tool Bin - Garaywa
March 22: Disaster Relief Training - Ecru
March 24: Multiplication Process Co-Lab - Madison
March 31-April 10: State Bible Drill - Various Locations
April 3: CP 100 Dinner - Biloxi
April 4: CP 100 Dinner - Madison

Contacts:

Jon Martin, Chief Strategy Officer - jmartin@mbcb.org
Tanner Cade, Communication Services Director - tcade@mbcb.org

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Pull a seat up at the table and join us in a conversation with Nick Wolfe while in attendance at the 2025 Mississippi Worship and Media Conference. Nick serves as the Worship & Media Pastor at FBC Brookhaven, and discusses what it's like hosting such an event gathering worship and creative leaders across Mississippi.

Around the Corner Events:

All Events: mbcb.org/events
March 8: Disaster Relief Training - Pearl
March 16: 3:16 on 3/16
March 17: Ministry Assistants Conference and Training - Garaywa
March 20: CP 100 Dinner - Oxford
March 20: Small Church Youth Ministry Workshop - New Albany
March 21: KidMin Tool Bin - Garaywa
March 22: Disaster Relief Training - Ecru
March 24: Multiplication Process Co-Lab - Madison
March 31-April 10: State Bible Drill - Various Locations
April 3: CP 100 Dinner - Biloxi
April 4: CP 100 Dinner - Madison

Contacts:

Jon Martin, Chief Strategy Officer - jmartin@mbcb.org
Tanner Cade, Communication Services Director - tcade@mbcb.org

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Pull a seat up at the table and join us in a conversation with Dr. Reggie Ogea, Professor of Leadership and Pastoral Ministry at NOBTS. We dive into his research in a presentation titled "Critical Factors in Pastoral Tenure." The average pastoral tenure in the Southern Baptist Convention is 3.5 to 4 years. Churches struggle to find pastors for their congregations as the dropout rate of pastors increases annually.

Around the Corner Events:

All Events: mbcb.org/events
February 27: Small Church Youth Ministry Workshop - Forest
February 27: Mississippi Worship and Media Conference - Brookhaven
March 2: Week of Prayer - Annie Armstrong Easter Offering / NAMB
March 3: Senior Adult Leadership Training - Garaywa
March 8: Disaster Relief Training - Pearl
March 16: 3:16 on 3/16
March 17: Ministry Assistants Conference and Training - Garaywa
March 20: CP 100 Dinner - Oxford
March 20: Small Church Youth Ministry Workshop - New Albany
March 21: KidMin Tool Bin - Garaywa
March 22: Disaster Relief Training - Ecru
March 24: Multiplication Process Co-Lab - Madison
March 31-April 10: State Bible Drill - Various Locations
April 3: CP 100 Dinner - Biloxi
April 4: CP 100 Dinner - Madison

Contacts:

Jon Martin, Chief Strategy Officer - jmartin@mbcb.org
Tanner Cade, Communication Services Director - tcade@mbcb.org

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Pull a seat up at the table and join us in a conversation with Dr. Blake Thompson and Dr. Evan Lenow at Mississippi College. Blake talks about his time on campus as President, and we hear updates on the upcoming changes happening in the Christian Studies Department.

Around the Corner Events:

All Events: mbcb.org/events
February 20: Next Gen Summit - Brandon
February 22: Disaster Relief Training - Meridian
February 25-27: Vision Journey - Los Angeles
February 27: Small Church Youth Ministry Workshop - Forest
February 27: Mississippi Worship and Media Conference - Brookhaven
March 2: Week of Prayer - Annie Armstrong Easter Offering / NAMB
March 3: Senior Adult Leadership Training - Garaywa
March 8: Disaster Relief Training - Pearl
March 16: 3:16 on 3/16
March 17: Ministry Assistants Conference and Training - Garaywa
March 20: CP 100 Dinner - Oxford
March 20: Small Church Youth Ministry Workshop - New Albany
March 21: KidMin Tool Bin - Garaywa
March 22: Disaster Relief Training - Ecru
March 24: Multiplication Process Co-Lab - Madison
March 31-April 10: State Bible Drill - Various Locations
April 3: CP 100 Dinner - Biloxi
April 4: CP 100 Dinner - Madison

Contacts:

Jon Martin, Chief Strategy Officer - jmartin@mbcb.org
Tanner Cade, Communication Services Director - tcade@mbcb.org

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Pull a seat up at the table and join us in a conversation with Steve Gaines, a well-known pastor within the Southern Baptist Convention with decades of pastoral ministry experience. Jon and Tanner caught him for a conversation while he spoke at the Evangelism Conference in Brandon, Mississippi.

Around the Corner Events:

All Events: mbcb.org/events
February 8: Disaster Relief Training - Wiggins
February 11: Germany Connection Meeting - Gulf Coast
February 12: Germany Connection Meeting - Pearl
February 13: Germany Connection Meeting - Pontotoc
February 20: Next Gen Summit - Brandon
February 22: Disaster Relief Training - Meridian
February 25-27: Vision Journey - Los Angeles
February 27: Small Church Youth Ministry Workshop - Forest
February 27: Mississippi Worship and Media Conference - Brookhaven
March 2: Week of Prayer - Annie Armstrong Easter Offering / NAMB
March 3: Senior Adult Leadership Training - Garaywa
March 8: Disaster Relief Training - Pearl
March 16: 3:16 on 3/16
March 17: Ministry Assistants Conference and Training - Garaywa
March 20: CP 100 Dinner - Oxford
March 20: Small Church Youth Ministry Workshop - New Albany
March 21: KidMin Tool Bin - Garaywa
March 22: Disaster Relief Training - Ecru
March 24: Multiplication Process Co-Lab - Madison
March 31-April 10: State Bible Drill - Various Locations
April 3: CP 100 Dinner - Biloxi
April 4: CP 100 Dinner - Madison

Contacts:

Jon Martin, Chief Strategy Officer - jmartin@mbcb.org
Tanner Cade, Communication Services Director - tcade@mbcb.org

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Pull a seat up at the table and join us in a conversation with John Allen May about the 242 Network in Mississippi. He discusses the church planting history and recent leadership changes within the network. John Allen serves full-time as the Lead Pastor at Eastpoint church in Desoto County.

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Around the Corner Events:

All Events: mbcb.org/events
February 6: Small Church Youth Ministry Workshop - Waynesboro
February 20: Next Gen Summit - Brandon
February 25-27: Vision Journey - Los Angeles
February 27: Small Church Youth Ministry Workshop - Forest
February 27: Mississippi Worship and Media Conference - Brookhaven
March 3: Senior Adult Leadership Training - Garaywa
March 16: 3:16 on 3/16
March 17: Ministry Assistants Conference and Training - Garaywa
March 20: CP 100 Dinner - Oxford
March 20: Small Church Youth Ministry Workshop - New Albany
March 21: KidMin Tool Bin - Garaywa
March 24: Multiplication Process Co-Lab - Madison
March 31-April 10: State Bible Drill - Various Locations

Contacts:

Jon Martin, Chief Strategy Officer - jmartin@mbcb.org
Tanner Cade, Communication Services Director - tcade@mbcb.org

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Pull a seat up at the table and join us in a conversation with Rolando Ortiz about his new Hispanic church plant in Richland, Mississippi. He shares his background of planting five churches in Cuba and explains how a Mississippi pastor helped kickstart the vision for planting in Rankin County.

If you have any questions about contacting Rolando Ortiz about his church plant OR if you have a question about multicultural ministry, please contact Paula Smith, psmith@mbcb.org.

Around the Corner Events:

All Events: mbcb.org/events
January 31-February 8: Dixie National Rodeo Ministry
February 1: Together for the Nations - IMB Event at FBC Madison
February 6: Small Church Youth Ministry Workshop - Waynesboro
February 20: Next Gen Summit - Brandon
February 25-27: Vision Journey - Los Angeles
February 27: Small Church Youth Ministry Workshop - Forest
February 27: Mississippi Worship and Media Conference - Brookhaven
March 3: Senior Adult Leadership Training - Garaywa
March 16: 3:16 on 3/16
March 17: Ministry Assistants Conference and Training - Garaywa
March 20: CP 100 Dinner - Oxford
March 20: Small Church Youth Ministry Workshop - New Albany
March 21: KidMin Tool Bin - Garaywa
March 24: Multiplication Process Co-Lab - Madison
March 31-April 10: State Bible Drill - Various Locations

Contacts:

Jon Martin, Chief Strategy Officer - jmartin@mbcb.org
Tanner Cade, Communication Services Director - tcade@mbcb.org

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Pull a seat up at the table and join us in a conversation with two leaders from the South Carolina Baptist Convention. They were guest trainers meeting with Associational leaders and local pastors about how to see church revitalization in associations.

Around the Corner Events:

All Events: mbcb.org/events
January 26-27: State Evangelism Conference - Brandon
January 31-February 8: Dixie National Rodeo Ministry
February 1: Together for the Nations - IMB Event at FBC Madison
February 6: Small Church Youth Ministry Workshop - Waynesboro
February 20: Next Gen Summit - Brandon
February 25-27: Vision Journey - Los Angeles
February 27: Small Church Youth Ministry Workshop - Forest
February 27: Mississippi Worship and Media Conference - Brookhaven
March 3: Senior Adult Leadership Training - Garaywa

Contacts:

Jon Martin, Chief Strategy Officer - jmartin@mbcb.org
Tanner Cade, Communication Services Director - tcade@mbcb.org

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Pull a seat up at the table and join us in a conversation with Trenton Mueller, church plater in Los Angeles, about his last seven days ministering during wildfires. The Abiding Church is located minutes from one of the main fires in LA, and they quickly found themselves in a large relief effort to help families in the community. Hear firsthand how Trenton has opened the door to short-term and long-term ministry in this historic disaster.

The Abiding Church - Website / Instagram
*MBCB Giving: MS Baptist Churches can designate on their Church Offering Reports (Pink Sheet) an offering to Disaster Relief-California Wildfires as a part of their regular MBCB contribution or send a check payable to MBCB, with the designation in the memo line: Disaster Relief-California Wildfires. Individuals may send a check payable to MBCB, with the designation in the memo line: Disaster Relief-California Wildfires.

Around the Corner Events:

All Events: mbcb.org/events
January 21-23: Vision Journey (Phoenix)
January 26-27: State Evangelism Conference - Brandon
January 31-February 8: Dixie National Rodeo Ministry
February 1: Together for the Nations - IMB Event at FBC Madison
February 6: Small Church Youth Ministry Workshop - Waynesboro
February 20: Next Gen Summit - Brandon
February 25-27: Vision Journey - Los Angeles
February 27: Small Church Youth Ministry Workshop - Forest
February 27: Mississippi Worship and Media Conference - Brookhaven
March 3: Senior Adult Leadership Training - Garaywa

Contacts:

Jon Martin, Chief Strategy Officer - jmartin@mbcb.org
Tanner Cade, Communication Services Director - tcade@mbcb.org

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Pull a seat up at the table and join us in a conversation celebrating 2024! Jon and Tanner discuss some stats of the year and the list of stories they were thankful to bring to the table this year.

Around the Corner Events:

All Events: mbcb.org/events
January 11: DISCERN
January 16: Small Church Youth Ministry Workshop - Crystal Springs
January 21-23: Vision Journey (Phoenix)
January 26-27: State Evangelism Conference - Brandon
January 31-February 8: Dixie National Rodeo Ministry
February 1: Together for the Nations - IMB Event at FBC Madison
February 6: Small Church Youth Ministry Workshop - Waynesboro
February 20: Next Gen Summit - Brandon
February 25-27: Vision Journey - Los Angeles
February 27: Small Church Youth Ministry Workshop - Forest
February 27: Mississippi Worship and Media Conference - Brookhaven
March 3: Senior Adult Leadership Training - Garaywa

Contacts:

Jon Martin, Chief Strategy Officer - jmartin@mbcb.org
Tanner Cade, Communication Services Director - tcade@mbcb.org

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Pull a seat up at the table and join us in a conversation with Ken Hall. Ken has served in the Discipleship / Sunday School Department for 17 years as a consultant in Student Ministry. We take time to hear about his years of ministry. Listen to hear some laughing, funny comments, and even some wisdom.

Around the Corner Events:

All Events: mbcb.org/events
January 11: DISCERN
January 16: Small Church Youth Ministry Workshop - Crystal Springs
January 21-23: Vision Journey (Phoenix)
January 26-27: State Evangelism Conference - Brandon
January 31-February 8: Dixie National Rodeo Ministry
February 1: Together for the Nations - IMB Event at FBC Madison
February 6: Small Church Youth Ministry Workshop - Waynesboro
February 20: Next Gen Summit - Brandon
February 25-27: Vision Journey - Los Angeles
February 27: Small Church Youth Ministry Workshop - Forest
February 27: Mississippi Worship and Media Conference - Brookhaven
March 3: Senior Adult Leadership Training - Garaywa

Contacts:

Jon Martin, Chief Strategy Officer - jmartin@mbcb.org
Tanner Cade, Communication Services Director - tcade@mbcb.org

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Pull a seat up at the table and join us in a conversation with the President of the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission (ERLC), Brent Leatherwood. He discusses how they serve in the public square on behalf of Southern Baptists. Tune in to hear how 2024 was one of the busiest years for his staff.

Around the Corner Events:

All Events: mbcb.org/events
January 11: DISCERN
January 16: Small Church Youth Ministry Workshop - Crystal Springs
January 21-23: Vision Journey (Phoenix)
January 26-27: State Evangelism Conference - Brandon
January 31-February 8: Dixie National Rodeo Ministry
February 1: Together for the Nations - IMB Event at FBC Madison
February 6: Small Church Youth Ministry Workshop - Waynesboro
February 20: Next Gen Summit - Brandon
February 25-27: Vision Journey - Los Angeles
February 27: Small Church Youth Ministry Workshop - Forest
February 27: Mississippi Worship and Media Conference - Brookhaven
March 3: Senior Adult Leadership Training - Garaywa

Contacts:

Jon Martin, Chief Strategy Officer - jmartin@mbcb.org
Tanner Cade, Communication Services Director - tcade@mbcb.org

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Pull a seat up at the table and join us in a conversation with Andrew Chesteen at the December Mississippi Baptist Convention Board meeting day at Central Hills Baptist Retreat. This regularly scheduled Board meeting day starts with the first Executive Committee meeting of the new business year. Andrew serves as the Senior Pastor at First Baptist New Albany and also serves as the Chairman of the Executive Committee.

Around the Corner Events:

All Events: mbcb.org/events
January 11: DISCERN
January 16: Small Church Youth Ministry Workshop - Crystal Springs
January 21-23: Vision Journey (Phoenix)
January 26-27: State Evangelism Conference - Brandon
January 31-February 8: Dixie National Rodeo Ministry
February 1: Together for the Nations - IMB Event at FBC Madison

Contacts:

Jon Martin, Chief Strategy Officer - jmartin@mbcb.org
Tanner Cade, Communication Services Director - tcade@mbcb.org

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Pull a seat up at the table and join us in an in-depth look at Mississippi Baptist missions. Chad McCord talks through activity this Fall and into 2025 with the Missions Mobilization Department.

Around the Corner Events:

All Events: mbcb.org/events
January 11: DISCERN
January 16: Small Church Youth Ministry Workshop - Crystal Springs
January 21-23: Vision Journey (Phoenix)
January 26-27: State Evangelism Conference - Brandon
January 31-February 8: Dixie National Rodeo Ministry
February 1: Together for the Nations - IMB Event at FBC Madison

Contacts:

Jon Martin, Chief Strategy Officer - jmartin@mbcb.org
Tanner Cade, Communication Services Director - tcade@mbcb.org

Upcoming Vision Journeys

Poland (Dec 5-14) closed, have 10 going
Phoenix (Jan 21-23), registration ends Dec 13
Los Angeles (Feb 25-27) registration ends Jan 10

Connection Meetings: Germany Connection meetings Feb 11-13

Tuesday, Feb 11 @ Gulf Coast Assn
Wednesday, Feb 12 @ The Exchange Church in Pearl
Thursday, Feb 13 @ West Heights BC in Pontotoc

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Pull a seat up at the table and join us in a conversation with two new pastors in Mississippi, Cody Hensley and Garrett Mills. Cody serves in Madison, and Garrett now serves in Summit. Both talk about their journey to pastorate and share the value of connections to other leaders in Baptist life.

Around the Corner Events:

All Events: mbcb.org/events
January 11: DISCERN
January 16: Small Church Youth Ministry Workshop - Crystal Springs
January 21-23: Vision Journey (Phoenix)
January 26-27: State Evangelism Conference - Brandon
January 31-February 8: Dixie National Rodeo Ministry
February 1: Together for the Nations - IMB Event at FBC Madison

Contacts:

Jon Martin, Chief Strategy Officer - jmartin@mbcb.org
Tanner Cade, Communication Services Director - tcade@mbcb.org

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Pull a seat up at the table and join us in a conversation with the President of Lifeway, Ben Mandrell. He discusses his early years of leading Lifeway and how 2020 greatly shaped the approach for his team. Hear what is happening with Lifeway going into the future.

Annual Meeting Links:

First Day Bulletin
Second Day Bulletin
Annual Meeting Recordings
2024 Book of Reports

Around the Corner Events:

All Events: mbcb.org/events
November 14: Small Church Youth Ministry Workshop - Seminary
January 26-27: State Evangelism Conference - Brandon

Contacts:

Jon Martin, Chief Strategy Officer - jmartin@mbcb.org
Tanner Cade, Communication Services Director - tcade@mbcb.org

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Pull a seat up at the table and join us in a conversation with the Senior Pastor at FBC Forney (Texas), Nathan Lino. While he was preaching at the 2024 Pastors' Conference, Jon and Tanner spent some time hearing his heart about leading his church to value prayer and evangelism.

Annual Meeting Links:

First Day Bulletin
Second Day Bulletin
Annual Meeting Recordings
2024 Book of Reports

Around the Corner Events:

All Events: mbcb.org/events
November 7: Small Church Youth Ministry Workshop - Bay Springs
November 11-13: Student Ministers' Retreat
November 14: Small Church Youth Ministry Workshop - Seminary
January 26-27: State Evangelism Conference - Brandon

Contacts:

Jon Martin, Chief Strategy Officer - jmartin@mbcb.org
Tanner Cade, Communication Services Director - tcade@mbcb.org

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Pull a seat up at the table and join us in a conversation reviewing the 188th Annual Meeting with MBCB's Executive Director, Dr. Shawn Parker.

Annual Meeting Links:

First Day Bulletin
Second Day Bulletin
Annual Meeting Recordings
2024 Book of Reports

Around the Corner Events:

All Events: mbcb.org/events
November 4-6: KidMin Retreat
November 7: Small Church Youth Ministry Workshop - Bay Springs
November 11-13: Student Ministers' Retreat
November 14: Small Church Youth Ministry Workshop - Seminary

Contacts:

Jon Martin, Chief Strategy Officer - jmartin@mbcb.org
Tanner Cade, Communication Services Director - tcade@mbcb.org

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Pull a seat up at the table and join us in a conversation with Hubert Yates, Mississippi Baptist Disaster Relief Director. We hear about the relief efforts after two major hurricanes in the Southeast resulted in historic damage. Mississippi Baptists are partnering with an army of Southern Baptists Disaster Relief teams to minister during a critical time of need.
Disaster Relief Web Page: https://mbcb.org/get-support/disaster-relief/

Annual Meeting Links:

Program (PDF) (as of October 17)
Special Events Schedule (full list of events during the Convention)
First Day Bulletin
Times to Know
Exhibitors List
Parking Map
Pastors’ Conference Information
2024 Book of Reports
MBCB Mobile App
Top 10 List (Article)

Around the Corner Events:

All Events: mbcb.org/events
October 17: Small Church Youth Ministry Workshop - Kosciusko
October 24: Small Church Youth Ministry Workshop - Wiggins
October 25-27: Conference of the Deaf - Timber Creek Camp
October 28: Mississippi Baptist Pastors' Conference - Jackson
October 28: Ministry Wives Conference - Jackson
October 29-30: Mississippi Baptist Convention Annual Meeting - Jackson
November 4-6: KidMin Retreat
November 7: Small Church Youth Ministry Workshop - Bay Springs
November 11-13: Student Ministers' Retreat
November 14: Small Church Youth Ministry Workshop - Seminary

Contacts:

Jon Martin, Chief Strategy Officer - jmartin@mbcb.org
Tanner Cade, Communication Services Director - tcade@mbcb.org

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Pull a seat up at the table and join us in a conversation with Grant Stegall who serves as the Chairman of the Order of Business Committee. Grant is the Pastor at Desoto Hills Baptist Church and has faithfully led discussions through the order of the Mississippi Baptist Convention. Hear all of the details as we talk through each session of the Annual Meeting.

Episode Links:

Program (PDF) (as of October 9)
Special Events Schedule (full list of events during the Convention)
Times to Know
Exhibitors List
Parking Map
Pastors’ Conference Information
2024 Book of Reports
MBCB Mobile App
Top 10 List (Article)

Around the Corner Events:

All Events: mbcb.org/events
October 17: Small Church Youth Ministry Workshop - Kosciusko
October 24: Small Church Youth Ministry Workshop - Wiggins
October 25-27: Conference of the Deaf - Timber Creek Camp
October 28: Mississippi Baptist Pastors' Conference - Jackson
October 28: Ministry Wives Conference - Jackson
October 29-30: Mississippi Baptist Convention Annual Meeting - Jackson
November 4-6: KidMin Retreat
November 7: Small Church Youth Ministry Workshop - Bay Springs
November 11-13: Student Ministers' Retreat
November 14: Small Church Youth Ministry Workshop - Seminary

Contacts:

Jon Martin, Chief Strategy Officer - jmartin@mbcb.org
Tanner Cade, Communication Services Director - tcade@mbcb.org

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Pull a seat up at the table and join us in a conversation with leaders from the North American Mission Board (NAMB) as they visit the state for two different trainings. Evangelism training took place in Brandon and a Revitalization Summit took place in three different cities. Hear the key takeaways from these two equipping events. Also, catch a summary of all of the special events happening around the Annual Meeting October 26-30.

Around the Corner Events:

All Events: mbcb.org/events
October 03-14: State Fair Evangelism
October 17: Small Church Youth Ministry Workshop - Kosciusko
October 24: Small Church Youth Ministry Workshop - Wiggins
October 25-27: Conference of the Deaf - Timber Creek Camp
October 28: Mississippi Baptist Pastors' Conference - Jackson
October 28: Ministry Wives Conference - Jackson
October 29-30: Mississippi Baptist Convention Annual Meeting - Jackson
November 4-6: KidMin Retreat
November 7: Small Church Youth Ministry Workshop - Bay Springs
November 11-13: Student Ministers' Retreat
November 14: Small Church Youth Ministry Workshop - Seminary

Contacts:

Jon Martin, Chief Strategy Officer - jmartin@mbcb.org
Tanner Cade, Communication Services Director - tcade@mbcb.org

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Pull a seat up at the table and join us in a conversation with Mike Lazenby and D Ray of the International Mission Board about their recent visit to Mississippi. We discuss their upcoming event "Together for the Nations," which is one of only a few locations offered in 2025. Together for the Nations events are one-day events designed to help Southern Baptist pastors and missions leaders explore how they and their churches can become more involved in solving the world's greatest problem-lostness-through partnership with the IMB.

Episode Links:

Together for the Nations
Becoming a missionary - imb.org/go

Around the Corner Events:

All Events: mbcb.org/events
October 02: Renewing the Church Summit - Brandon
October 03-14: State Fair Evangelism
October 17: Small Church Youth Ministry Workshop - Kosciusko
October 24: Small Church Youth Ministry Workshop - Wiggins
October 25-27: Conference of the Deaf - Timber Creek Camp
October 28: Mississippi Baptist Pastors' Conference - Jackson
October 28: Ministry Wives Conference - Jackson
October 29-30: Mississippi Baptist Convention Annual Meeting - Jackson
November 4-6: KidMin Retreat
November 7: Small Church Youth Ministry Workshop - Bay Springs
November 11-13: Student Ministers' Retreat
November 14: Small Church Youth Ministry Workshop - Seminary

Contacts:

Jon Martin, Chief Strategy Officer - jmartin@mbcb.org
Tanner Cade, Communication Services Director - tcade@mbcb.org

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Pull a seat up at the table and join us in a conversation with Rena Register about the fruits of long-term ministry growth at the Jones County Fair. Each year over 20 churches and several hundred volunteers work together to make an impact at one of the largest community events of the year. In the middle of fair rides and games, Rena shares how their ministry works.

Around the Corner Events:

All Events: mbcb.org/events
September 25-26: New Orleans Vision Journey
September 30: Renewing the Church Summit - Tupelo
October 01: Renewing the Church Summit - Hattiesburg
October 02: Renewing the Church Summit - Brandon
October 03-14: State Fair Evangelism
October 17: Small Church Youth Ministry Workshop - Kosciusko
October 24: Small Church Youth Ministry Workshop - Wiggins
October 25-27: Conference of the Deaf - Timber Creek Camp
October 28: Mississippi Baptist Pastors' Conference - Jackson
October 28: Ministry Wives Conference - Jackson
October 29-30: Mississippi Baptist Convention Annual Meeting - Jackson
November 4-6: KidMin Retreat
November 7: Small Church Youth Ministry Workshop - Bay Springs
November 11-13: Student Ministers' Retreat
November 14: Small Church Youth Ministry Workshop - Seminary

Contacts:

Jon Martin, Chief Strategy Officer - jmartin@mbcb.org
Tanner Cade, Communication Services Director - tcade@mbcb.org

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Pull a seat up at the table and join us in a conversation with Bryant Wright. After many decades of pastoral ministry, Bryant currently serves as President of Send Relief. He discusses the value of tenure as a local pastor, and emphasizes the importance of focusing on your marriage and family. Listen to hear insights into the large reach of Southern Baptists across the world through ministries like Send Relief.

Around the Corner Events:

All Events: mbcb.org/events
September 19: Synchrony - Summit
September 21: Young Musicians Honor Choir Concert - Florence
September 25-26: New Orleans Vision Journey
September 30: Renewing the Church Summit - Tupelo
October 01: Renewing the Church Summit - Hattiesburg
October 02: Renewing the Church Summit - Brandon
October 03-14: State Fair Evangelism
October 17: Small Church Youth Ministry Workshop - Kosciusko
October 24: Small Church Youth Ministry Workshop - Wiggins
October 25-27: Conference of the Deaf - Timber Creek Camp
October 28: Mississippi Baptist Pastors' Conference - Jackson
October 28: Ministry Wives Conference - Jackson
October 29-30: Mississippi Baptist Convention Annual Meeting - Jackson

Contacts:

Jon Martin, Chief Strategy Officer - jmartin@mbcb.org
Tanner Cade, Communication Services Director - tcade@mbcb.org

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Pull a seat up at the table and join us in a conversation with Randy Sims as he discusses his relatively new role as the Associational Mission Strategist. Hear his heart that compels a practical approach to encouraging and equipping churches within the Pine Belt. Listen to catch many simple tips you can consider in your own personal life.

Around the Corner Events:

All Events: mbcb.org/events
September 12: Small Church Youth Ministry Workshop - Tupelo
September 19: Synchrony - Summit
September 21: Young Musicians Honor Choir Concert - Florence
September 25-26: New Orleans Vision Journey
September 30: Renewing the Church Summit - Tupelo
October 01: Renewing the Church Summit - Hattiesburg
October 02: Renewing the Church Summit - Brandon
October 03-14: State Fair Evangelism
October 17: Small Church Youth Ministry Workshop - Kosciusko
October 24: Small Church Youth Ministry Workshop - Wiggins
October 25-27: Conference of the Deaf - Timber Creek Camp
October 28: Mississippi Baptist Pastors' Conference - Jackson
October 28: Ministry Wives Conference - Jackson
October 29-30: Mississippi Baptist Convention Annual Meeting - Jackson

Contacts:

Jon Martin, Chief Strategy Officer - jmartin@mbcb.org
Tanner Cade, Communication Services Director - tcade@mbcb.org

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Pull a seat up at the table and join us in a conversation with Neil Tullos about ministry at FBC Wiggins. The community is sandwiched between coast life and the Hattiesburg/Pine Belt area, creating a unique dynamic. Neil also talks about his crossover into the Senior Pastor role for the first time after many years of ministry.

Around the Corner Events:

All Events: mbcb.org/events
September 12: Small Church Youth Ministry Workshop - Tupelo
September 19: Synchrony - Summit
September 21: Young Musicians Honor Choir Concert - Florence
September 25-26: New Orleans Vision Journey
September 30: Renewing the Church Summit - Tupelo
October 01: Renewing the Church Summit - Hattiesburg
October 02: Renewing the Church Summit - Brandon
October 03-14: State Fair Evangelism
October 17: Small Church Youth Ministry Workshop - Kosciusko
October 24: Small Church Youth Ministry Workshop - Wiggins
October 25-27: Conference of the Deaf - Timber Creek Camp
October 28: Mississippi Baptist Pastors' Conference - Jackson
October 28: Ministry Wives Conference - Jackson
October 29-30: Mississippi Baptist Convention Annual Meeting - Jackson

Contacts:

Jon Martin, Chief Strategy Officer - jmartin@mbcb.org
Tanner Cade, Communication Services Director - tcade@mbcb.org

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Pull a seat up at the table and join us in a conversation with Wade Stevens about ministry at Longview Point Baptist Church in Hernando. Wade shares insight about their philosophy of church planting that continues to grow. Born as a church plant, Longview Point continues to increase Gospel opportunities across North Mississippi and beyond. Listen to the discussion about their incredible baptism numbers!

Around the Corner Events:

All Events: mbcb.org/events
September 12: Small Church Youth Ministry Workshop - Tupelo
September 19: Synchrony - Summit
September 21: Young Musicians Honor Choir Concert - Florence
September 25-26: New Orleans Vision Journey
September 30: Renewing the Church Summit - Tupelo
October 01: Renewing the Church Summit - Hattiesburg
October 02: Renewing the Church Summit - Brandon
October 03-14: State Fair Evangelism
October 17: Small Church Youth Ministry Workshop - Kosciusko
October 24: Small Church Youth Ministry Workshop - Wiggins
October 25-27: Conference of the Deaf - Timber Creek Camp
October 28: Mississippi Baptist Pastors' Conference - Jackson
October 28: Ministry Wives Conference - Jackson
October 29-30: Mississippi Baptist Convention Annual Meeting - Jackson

Contacts:

Jon Martin, Chief Strategy Officer - jmartin@mbcb.org
Tanner Cade, Communication Services Director - tcade@mbcb.org

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Pull a seat up at the table and join us in a conversation with Scott Lucky and Josh Poore at Parkway Baptist in Clinton. We discuss ministry in the Clinton / Jackson metro area and how Parkway is uniquely positioned near Mississippi College. Scott also shares how he preps for preaching on Sundays.

Around the Corner Events:

All Events: mbcb.org/events
August 20: Impact Training - Hattiesburg
September 12: Small Church Youth Ministry Workshop - Tupelo
September 19: Synchrony - Summit
September 21: Young Musicians Honor Choir Concert - Florence
September 25-26: New Orleans Vision Journey
September 30: Renewing the Church Summit - Tupelo
October 1: Renewing the Church Summit - Hattiesburg
October 2: Renewing the Church Summit - Brandon

Contacts:

Jon Martin, Chief Strategy Officer - jmartin@mbcb.org
Tanner Cade, Communication Services Director - tcade@mbcb.org

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Pull a seat up at the table and join us in a conversation with Ken Braddy, Director of Sunday School & Network Partnerships for Lifeway Christian Resources. We discuss the trends he sees in local churches regarding discipleship and small groups. He talks about the latest statistics related to group ministry since the great disruption of 2020.

Around the Corner Events:

All Events: mbcb.org/events
August 13: Impact Training - Hernando
August 16-17: Equipping Leaders
August 19: Impact Training - Gulfport
August 20: Impact Training - Hattiesburg
September 12: Small Church Youth Ministry Workshop - Tupelo
September 19: Synchrony - Summit
September 21: Young Musicians Honor Choir Concert - Florence
September 25-26: New Orleans Vision Journey
September 30: Renewing the Church Summit - Tupelo
October 1: Renewing the Church Summit - Hattiesburg
October 2: Renewing the Church Summit - Brandon

Contacts:

Jon Martin, Chief Strategy Officer - jmartin@mbcb.org
Tanner Cade, Communication Services Director - tcade@mbcb.org

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Pull a seat up at the table and join us in a conversation with Andrew Harper about his new role in the Discipleship & Sunday School Department. Andrew previously served at FBC Cleveland and will now be focusing on Adult Ministries for Mississippi Baptists.

Around the Corner Events:

All Events: mbcb.org/events
August 8: Impact Training - Columbus
August 12: Impact Training - Clinton
August 13: Impact Training - Hernando
August 16-17: Equipping Leaders
August 19: Impact Training - Gulfport
August 20: Impact Training - Hattiesburg
September 12: Small Church Youth Ministry Workshop - Tupelo
September 19: Synchrony - Summit
September 21: Young Musicians Honor Choir Concert - Florence
September 25-26: New Orleans Vision Journey
September 30: Renewing the Church Summit - Tupelo
October 1: Renewing the Church Summit - Hattiesburg
October 2: Renewing the Church Summit - Brandon

Contacts:

Jon Martin, Chief Strategy Officer - jmartin@mbcb.org
Tanner Cade, Communication Services Director - tcade@mbcb.org

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Pull a seat up at the table and join us in a conversation with Clint Pressley who currently serves as the Southern Baptist Convention President. Currently, Clint is the Senior Pastor at Hickory Grove Baptist Church in North Carolina, but he first started his pastorate by serving in Mississippi. Listen to hear some of his stories of how Mississippi shaped his ministry.

Around the Corner Events:

All Events: mbcb.org/events
July 25: Mississippi Worship and Media Conference
August 8: Impact Training - Columbus
August 12: Impact Training - Clinton
August 13: Impact Training - Hernando
August 16-17: Equipping Leaders
August 19: Impact Training - Gulfport
August 20: Impact Training - Hattiesburg
September 12: Small Church Youth Ministry Workshop - Tupelo
September 19: Synchrony - Summit
September 21: Young Musicians Honor Choir Concert - Florence
September 25-26: New Orleans Vision Journey
September 30: Renewing the Church Summit - Tupelo

Contacts:

Jon Martin, Chief Strategy Officer - jmartin@mbcb.org
Tanner Cade, Communication Services Director - tcade@mbcb.org

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Pull a seat up at the table and join us in a conversation with Nate Jernigan who serves as the Assistant Professor of Music and Worship at Leavell College. We hear Nate's story of worship ministry from Mississippi to Texas and now New Orleans. He describes the approach to worship ministry training and how NOBTS is equipping students to lead churches.

Links in Podcast Episode:
www.nobts.edu
https://www.nobts.edu/Music/default.html

Around the Corner Events:

All Events: mbcb.org/events
July 25: Mississippi Worship and Media Conference
August 8: Impact Training - Columbus
August 12: Impact Training - Clinton
August 13: Impact Training - Hernando
August 16-17: Equipping Leaders
August 19: Impact Training - Gulfport
August 20: Impact Training - Hattiesburg

Contacts:

Jon Martin, Chief Strategy Officer - jmartin@mbcb.org
Tanner Cade, Communication Services Director - tcade@mbcb.org

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Pull a seat up at the table and join us in a conversation with Art Rainer about the financial burden in today's world. He describes our current state and explains the importance for the church to teach stewardship. We also hear about several resources that can help families and church leadership.

Links in Podcast Episode:
https://www.christianfinancialhealth.com/report
https://www.christianmoneysolutions.com/8-money-milestones

Around the Corner Events:

All Events: mbcb.org/events
July 18-20: State Literacy Missions & Christian Job Corps Conference
July 19: Stand Tall - Students Standing for Christ
July 25: Mississippi Worship and Media Conference
August 8: Impact Training - Columbus
August 12: Impact Training - Clinton
August 13: Impact Training - Hernando
August 16-17: Equipping Leaders
August 19: Impact Training - Gulfport
August 20: Impact Training - Hattiesburg

Contacts:

Jon Martin, Chief Strategy Officer - jmartin@mbcb.org
Tanner Cade, Communication Services Director - tcade@mbcb.org

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Pull a seat up at the table and join us in a conversation with Brian Rushing about ministry along the Gulf Coast. Brian serves as the AMS in the Gulf Coast Baptist Association in Gulfport. We hear about the cooperative spirit in South Mississippi and the need for continued growth of ministry in the coastal region.

Around the Corner Events:

All Events: mbcb.org/events
July 18-20: State Literacy Missions & Christian Job Corps Conference
July 19: Stand Tall - Students Standing for Christ
July 25: Mississippi Worship and Media Conference
August 8: Impact Training - Columbus
August 12: Impact Training - Clinton
August 13: Impact Training - Hernando
August 16-17: Equipping Leaders
August 19: Impact Training - Gulfport
August 20: Impact Training - Hattiesburg

Contacts:

Jon Martin, Chief Strategy Officer - jmartin@mbcb.org
Tanner Cade, Communication Services Director - tcade@mbcb.org

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Pull a seat up at the table and join us in a conversation with Zach DePriest and Ken Hall about 2024 Super Summer at Mississippi College the week of July 8. We hear about the long ministry of Super Summer and the new changes ahead for this year. Zach serves as the Student Pastor at First Jackson and is one of many leaders for Super Summer.

Around the Corner Events:

All Events: mbcb.org/events
June 25-29: HeartSong Worship Arts Camp
July 8-12: Super Summer
July 9-12: SMACK Camp
July 18-20: State Literacy Missions & Christian Job Corps Conference
July 19: Stand Tall - Students Standing for Christ
August 8: Impact Training - Columbus
August 12: Impact Training - Clinton
August 13: Impact Training - Hernando
August 16-17: Equipping Leaders
August 19: Impact Training - Gulfport
August 20: Impact Training - Hattiesburg

Contacts:

Jon Martin, Chief Strategy Officer - jmartin@mbcb.org
Tanner Cade, Communication Services Director - tcade@mbcb.org

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Pull a seat up at the table and join us in a conversation with Dr. Shawn Parker, MBCB's Executive Director, about the happenings at the Southern Baptist Convention in Indianapolis last week. We discuss the Mississippi Baptist fellowship, exhibit hall, entity reports, elections, and resolutions.

Around the Corner Events:

All Events: mbcb.org/events
June 25-29: HeartSong Worship Arts Camp
July 8-12: Super Summer
July 9-12: SMACK Camp
July 18-20: State Literacy Missions & Christian Job Corps Conference
July 19: Stand Tall - Students Standing for Christ
August 8: Impact Training - Columbus
August 12: Impact Training - Clinton
August 13: Impact Training - Hernando
August 16-17: Equipping Leaders
August 19: Impact Training - Gulfport
August 20: Impact Training - Hattiesburg

Contacts:

Jon Martin, Chief Strategy Officer - jmartin@mbcb.org
Tanner Cade, Communication Services Director - tcade@mbcb.org

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Pull a seat up at the table and join us in a conversation with many Mississippi Baptists from around the state while they attended the fellowship night during the Southern Baptist Convention Annual Meeting. The event took place on Monday, June 10, in Indianapolis.

Around the Corner Events:

All Events: mbcb.org/events
June 10-17: All State Youth Choir Camp/Tour
June 25-29: HeartSong Worship Arts Camp
July 8-12: Super Summer
July 9-12: SMACK Camp
July 18-20: State Literacy Missions & Christian Job Corps Conference
July 19: Stand Tall - Students Standing for Christ
August 8: Impact Training - Columbus
August 12: Impact Training - Clinton
August 13: Impact Training - Hernando
August 16-17: Equipping Leaders
August 19: Impact Training - Gulfport
August 20: Impact Training - Hattiesburg

Contacts:

Jon Martin, Chief Strategy Officer - jmartin@mbcb.org
Tanner Cade, Communication Services Director - tcade@mbcb.org

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Pull a seat up at the table and join us in a conversation about the Southern Baptist Convention's Annual Meeting in Indianapolis. Pastor Brandon Lynch from Pleasant Hill Baptist Church in Bogue Chitto joins us to walk through the schedule. Hear about all of the key points from the Pastors' Conference to the Business sessions.

Around the Corner Events:

All Events: mbcb.org/events
June 10: Mississippi Baptist Fellowship (SBC at Indy)
June 10-17: All State Youth Choir Camp/Tour
June 25-29: HeartSong Worship Arts Camp
July 8-12: Super Summer
July 9-12: SMACK Camp
July 18-20: State Literacy Missions & Christian Job Corps Conference
July 19: Stand Tall - Students Standing for Christ
August 8: Impact Training - Columbus
August 12: Impact Training - Clinton
August 13: Impact Training - Hernando
August 16-17: Equipping Leaders
August 19: Impact Training - Gulfport
August 20: Impact Training - Hattiesburg

Contacts:

Jon Martin, Chief Strategy Officer - jmartin@mbcb.org
Tanner Cade, Communication Services Director - tcade@mbcb.org

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Pull a seat up at the table and join us in a conversation about Central Hills Baptist Retreat. Jon and Tanner joined a day of training for camp staff and heard first hand from Dr. Parker, Dwayne Parker, and 2 camp staffers about the preparations. Listen to hear how you can pray for the summer staff and the thousands of campers.

Around the Corner Events:

All Events: mbcb.org/events
June 10: Mississippi Baptist Fellowship (SBC at Indy)
June 10-17: All State Youth Choir Camp/Tour
June 25-29: HeartSong Worship Arts Camp
July 8-12: Super Summer
July 9-12: SMACK Camp
July 18-20: State Literacy Missions & Christian Job Corps Conference
July 19: Stand Tall - Students Standing for Christ
August 8: Impact Training - Columbus
August 12: Impact Training - Clinton
August 13: Impact Training - Hernando
August 16-17: Equipping Leaders
August 19: Impact Training - Gulfport
August 20: Impact Training - Hattiesburg

Contacts:

Jon Martin, Chief Strategy Officer - jmartin@mbcb.org
Tanner Cade, Communication Services Director - tcade@mbcb.org

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Pull a seat up at the table and join us in a conversation about students on mission with Student Discipleship Minister, Ford Rigney. We discuss creating a culture of missions in student ministry and church-wide. Ford shares how to help students have a heart for missions and service.

Around the Corner Events:

All Events: mbcb.org/events
May 21: Sending Church Lab - FBC Newton
May 23: Sending Church Lab - Eastpoint Church
June 10: Mississippi Baptist Fellowship (SBC at Indy)
June 10-17: All State Youth Choir Camp/Tour
June 25-29: HeartSong Worship Arts Camp
July 8-12: Super Summer
July 9-12: SMACK Camp
July 18-20: State Literacy Missions & Christian Job Corps Conference
August 8: Impact Training - Columbus
August 12: Impact Training - Clinton
August 13: Impact Training - Hernando
August 16-17: Equipping Leaders
August 19: Impact Training - Gulfport
August 20: Impact Training - Hattiesburg

Contacts:

Jon Martin, Chief Strategy Officer - jmartin@mbcb.org
Tanner Cade, Communication Services Director - tcade@mbcb.org

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Pull a seat up at the table and join us in a conversation with Brian Hood about his travels from Virginia to Mississippi and now to planting Community Point Baptist Church in Hernando, Mississippi. We are also joined with Joseph Horan as they discuss their pastoral friendship and learned insights of church leadership.

Around the Corner Events:

All Events: mbcb.org/events
May 18: Conference of the Deaf Spring Gathering
May 21: Sending Church Lab - FBC Newton
May 23: Sending Church Lab - Eastpoint Church
June 10: Mississippi Baptist Fellowship (SBC at Indy)
June 10-17: All State Youth Choir Camp/Tour
June 25-29: HeartSong Worship Arts Camp
July 8-12: Super Summer
July 9-12: SMACK Camp
July 18-20: State Literacy Missions & Christian Job Corps Conference
August 8: Impact Training - Columbus
August 12: Impact Training - Clinton
August 13: Impact Training - Hernando
August 16-17: Equipping Leaders
August 19: Impact Training - Gulfport
August 20: Impact Training - Hattiesburg

Contacts:

Jon Martin, Chief Strategy Officer - jmartin@mbcb.org
Tanner Cade, Communication Services Director - tcade@mbcb.org

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Pull a seat up at the table and join us in a conversation with one of the most interesting leaders in Mississippi Baptist Convention life. Mike Tyson shares stories of life in the workforce through the Homeland Security and his membership at FBC Picayune. For the first time since 2019 a layleader Chairs the MBCB Executive Committee.

Around the Corner Events:

All Events: mbcb.org/events
May 14: Church Safety for Minors Workshop - Byram
May 17: Church Financial Leaders Seminar - Garaywa
May 18: Conference of the Deaf Spring Gathering
May 21: Sending Church Lab - FBC Newton
May 23: Sending Church Lab - Eastpoint Church
June 10: Mississippi Baptist Fellowship (SBC at Indy)
June 10-17: All State Youth Choir Camp/Tour
June 25-29: HeartSong Worship Arts Camp
July 8-12: Super Summer
July 9-12: SMACK Camp
July 18-20: State Literacy Missions & Christian Job Corps Conference
August 8: Impact Training - Columbus
August 12: Impact Training - Clinton
August 13: Impact Training - Hernando
August 16-17: Equipping Leaders
August 19: Impact Training - Gulfport
August 20: Impact Training - Hattiesburg

Contacts:

Jon Martin, Chief Strategy Officer - jmartin@mbcb.org
Tanner Cade, Communication Services Director - tcade@mbcb.org

Pull a seat up at the table and join us in a conversation with Dwayne Parker (Discipleship Director) and Chad McCord (Missions Mobilization Director) about upcoming events in Mississippi Baptist Life. Consider this the most informative podcast episode about upcoming events and happenings around Mississippi!

Around the Corner Events:

All Events: mbcb.org/events
May 7: Senior Adult Choir Festival
May 14: Church Safety for Minors Workshop - Byram
May 17: Church Financial Leaders Seminar - Garaywa
May 18: Conference of the Deaf Spring Gathering
May 21: Sending Church Lab - FBC Newton
May 23: Sending Church Lab - Eastpoint Church
June 10: Mississippi Baptist Fellowship (SBC at Indy)
June 10-17: All State Youth Choir Camp/Tour
June 25-29: HeartSong Worship Arts Camp
July 8-12: Super Summer
July 9-12: SMACK Camp
July 18-20: State Literacy Missions & Christian Job Corps Conference
August 8: Impact Training - Columbus
August 12: Impact Training - Clinton
August 13: Impact Training - Hernando
August 16-17: Equipping Leaders
August 19: Impact Training - Gulfport
August 20: Impact Training - Hattiesburg

Contacts:

Jon Martin, Chief Strategy Officer - jmartin@mbcb.org
Tanner Cade, Communication Services Director - tcade@mbcb.org

Pull a seat up at the table and join us in a conversation with Greg Spencer (FBC Ellisville) and Andy Rees (CityGates Church Norwich) about their partnership in ministry. The two churches share a common evangelistic strategy! A group from England came to Ellisville to help with a community outreach event, and members from FBC Ellisville will travel to Norwich again to help with an evangelism effort.

Around the Corner Events:

All Events: mbcb.org/events
April 16: State Preaching Conference - Clinton, MS
April 17: State Preaching Conference - William Carey University
April 26: African American Leadership Retreat - Jackson
May 7: Senior Adult Choir Festival
May 14: Church Safety for Minors Workshop - Byram
May 17: Church Financial Leaders Seminar - Garaywa
June 10: Mississippi Baptist Fellowship (SBC at Indy)

Contacts:

Jon Martin, Chief Strategy Officer - jmartin@mbcb.org
Tanner Cade, Communication Services Director - tcade@mbcb.org

Pull a seat up to the table and join us in a conversation with Ryan Reed as he serves as the Chair of the Board of Ministerial Education. He shares his testimony of experiencing the benefits of this committee first hand during his studies. This is an important season for the committee as they collect applications.

Links

Link to Ministerial Education webpage: https://mbcb.org/ministry/board-of-ministerial-education/

Around the Corner Events:

All Events: mbcb.org/events
April 16: State Preaching Conference - Clinton, MS
April 17: State Preaching Conference - William Carey University
April 26: African American Leadership Retreat - Jackson
May 7: Senior Adult Choir Festival
May 14: Church Safety for Minors Workshop - Byram
May 17: Church Financial Leaders Seminar - Garaywa
June 10: Mississippi Baptist Fellowship (SBC at Indy)

Contacts:

Jon Martin, Chief Strategy Officer - jmartin@mbcb.org
Tanner Cade, Communication Services Director - tcade@mbcb.org

Pull a seat up to the table and join us in a conversation with Sean Milner. This is the most packed episode we have ever recorded! Tune in to hear an in-depth explanation of The Baptist Children's Village and the ministry efforts happening every day. We also discuss the annual Mother's Day offering that helps support BCV.

Links

Baptist Children's Village website

Around the Corner Events:

All Events: mbcb.org/events
April 15: State Preaching Conference - Blue Mountain Christian University
April 16: State Preaching Conference - Clinton, MS
April 17: State Preaching Conference - William Carey University
April 26: African American Leadership Retreat - Jackson
May 7: Senior Adult Choir Festival
May 14: Church Safety for Minors Workshop - Byram
May 17: Church Financial Leaders Seminar - Garaywa

Contacts:

Jon Martin, Chief Strategy Officer - jmartin@mbcb.org
Tanner Cade, Communication Services Director - tcade@mbcb.org

Pull a seat up to the table and join us in a conversation with Tim Ruth about Guidestone. Many leaders may be familiar with the services available through the Cooperative Program connection with Guidestone, but Tim breaks down some common misconceptions when helping ministers with financial planning.

Around the Corner Events:

All Events: mbcb.org/events
April 6: Disaster Relief Training - Emmanuel BC, Grenada
April 7: Baptism Sunday
April 15: State Preaching Conference - Blue Mountain Christian University
April 16: State Preaching Conference - Clinton, MS
April 17: State Preaching Conference - William Carey University
April 26: African American Leadership Retreat - Jackson
May 7: Senior Adult Choir Festival
May 14: Church Safety for Minors Workshop - Byram

Contacts:

Jon Martin, Chief Strategy Officer - jmartin@mbcb.org
Tanner Cade, Communication Services Director - tcade@mbcb.org
Tim Ruth, Financial Services Consultant - truth@mbcb.org

Pull a seat up to the table and join us in a conversation with Dr. Shawn Parker about recent news across the Southern Baptist Convention. He shares about plans to celebrate 100 years of the Cooperative Program and the recent unanimous vote for Dr. Jeff Iorg to lead the SBC.

Around the Corner Events:

All Events: mbcb.org/events
April 6: Disaster Relief Training - Emmanuel BC, Grenada
April 7: Baptism Sunday
April 15: State Preaching Conference - Blue Mountain Christian University
April 16: State Preaching Conference - Clinton, MS
April 17: State Preaching Conference - William Carey University
April 26: African American Leadership Retreat - Jackson
May 7: Senior Adult Choir Festival

Contacts:

Jon Martin, Chief Strategy Officer - jmartin@mbcb.org
Tanner Cade, Communication Services Director - tcade@mbcb.org

Pull a seat up to the table and join us in a conversation about Spring Break missions. The Mississippi Baptist Student Unions traveled to various locations worldwide to share the Gospel. Sam Ivy tells us what teams were doing and we hear first hand from a few leaders about their experience.

Around the Corner Events:

All Events: mbcb.org/events
March 23: Disaster Relief Training - Columbus
April 6: Disaster Relief Training - Emmanuel BC, Grenada
April 7: Baptism Sunday
April 15: State Preaching Conference - Blue Mountain Christian University
April 16: State Preaching Conference - Clinton, MS
April 17: State Preaching Conference - William Carey University

Contacts:

Jon Martin, Chief Strategy Officer - jmartin@mbcb.org
Tanner Cade, Communication Services Director - tcade@mbcb.org
Sam Ivy, Collegiate Ministries Director - sivy@mbcb.org

Pull a seat up to the table and join us in a conversation with Brian Crawford about pastoring in Vicksburg. Brian shares his heart for planting City Light Church, and we hear about his role as President at Mission Mississippi. We cover a lot of ground about ministry in Mississippi!

Around the Corner Events:

All Events: mbcb.org/events
March 18-19: Ministry Assistants Conference and Training
March 23: Disaster Relief Training - Columbus
April 6: Disaster Relief Training - Emmanuel BC, Grenada
April 7: Baptism Sunday
April 15: State Preaching Conference - Blue Mountain Christian University
April 16: State Preaching Conference - Clinton, MS
April 17: State Preaching Conference - William Carey University

Contacts:

Jon Martin, Chief Strategy Officer - jmartin@mbcb.org
Tanner Cade, Communication Services Director - tcade@mbcb.org
Brian Crawford - Pastor at Citylight / President of Mission Mississippi - brianc@citylightvicksburg.org

Pull a seat up to the table and join us in a conversation with Don Dent about his new book on global missions. Click play on this podcast to quickly hear a passionate call to missions efforts around the world. As a career missionary, Don discusses common misconceptions of missions work.

Book Link - Amazon

Around the Corner Events:

All Events: mbcb.org/events
March 7: Small Church Youth Ministry Workshop - Drew
March 8-9: KidMin Tool Bin
March 9: Disaster Relief Training - FBC Yazoo City
March 11: Senior Adult Leadership Training
March 18-19: Ministry Assistants Conference and Training
March 23: Disaster Relief Training - Columbus
April 6: Disaster Relief Training - Emmanuel BC, Grenada
April 7: Baptism Sunday
April 15: State Preaching Conference - Blue Mountain Christian University
April 16: State Preaching Conference - Clinton, MS
April 17: State Preaching Conference - William Carey University

Contacts:

Jon Martin, Chief Strategy Officer - jmartin@mbcb.org
Tanner Cade, Communication Services Director - tcade@mbcb.org
Don Dent - dondent@gs.edu

Grab your plane ticket and travel along with Mississippi Baptist pastors to Phoenix, Arizona, in this week's episode. Hear from several leaders about ministry opportunities in this area of the country.
The Missions Mobilization Department plans regularly occurring Vision Journeys to help Mississippi Baptist pastors connect with opportunities all over the world.

[Script Names]
4:25 - 5:34: Andrew Chesteen; FBC Albany
6:56 - 9:03: David Williams; Lincoln County Baptist Association
9:03 - 9:38: Justin Anderson; FBC Picayune
9:38 - 10:53: Jonathan Guerry; Heucks Retreat Baptist Church
11:59 - 12:37: Lee Davis; King's Church (Planter) / MultiplyPHX

Around the Corner Events:

All Events: mbcb.org/events
March 5-7: Knoxville Vision Journey
March 7: Small Church Youth Ministry Workshop - Drew
March 8-9: KidMin Tool Bin
March 9: Disaster Relief Training - FBC Yazoo City
March 11: Senior Adult Leadership Training
March 18-19: Ministry Assistants Conference and Training
March 23: Disaster Relief Training - Columbus
April 6: Disaster Relief Training - Emmanuel BC, Grenada
April 7: Baptism Sunday
April 15: State Preaching Conference - Blue Mountain Christian University
April 16: State Preaching Conference - Clinton, MS
April 17: State Preaching Conference - William Carey University

Contacts:

Jon Martin, Chief Strategy Officer - jmartin@mbcb.org
Tanner Cade, Communication Services Director - tcade@mbcb.org
Chad McCord, Missions Mobilization Director - cmccord@mbcb.org

Pull a seat up to the table and join us in a conversation with Scott Hanberry. Listen to hear the widest range of discussion from ministry in Hattiesburg to his most recent trip to Africa. Scott serves as the Pastor at Hardy Street Baptist Church and currently as the Mississippi Baptist Convention Vice President.

Books written by Scott Hanberry:

41 Day Advent Journey
SENT: A 21 Day Journey of Prayer and Fasting

Around the Corner Events:

All Events: mbcb.org/events
February 19: Synchrony for Smaller Churches
February 20-22: Vision Journey - Phoenix
February 20: Synchrony - Tupelo
February 22: Small Church Youth Ministry Workshop - Brookhaven
February 23-24: BSU Spring Conference
February 24: Disaster Relief Training - Union
March 5-7: Knoxville Vision Journey
March 7: Small Church Youth Ministry Workshop - Drew
March 8-9: KidMin Tool Bin
March 9: Disaster Relief Training - FBC Yazoo City
March 11: Senior Adult Leadership Training
March 18-19: Ministry Assistants Conference and Training
March 23: Disaster Relief Training - Columbus
April 6: Disaster Relief Training - Emmanuel BC, Grenada
April 7: Baptism Sunday
April 15: State Preaching Conference - Blue Mountain Christian University
April 16: State Preaching Conference - Clinton, MS
April 17: State Preaching Conference - William Carey University

Contacts:

Jon Martin, Chief Strategy Officer - jmartin@mbcb.org
Tanner Cade, Communication Services Director - tcade@mbcb.org
Scott Hanberry, Pastor at Hardy Street Baptist Church - shanberry@hardysbc.net

Pull a seat up to the table and join us in a conversation with Kris Smith about his new role as Worship Ministries Director. We dive into his first few weeks in the Baptist Building and discuss his heart for raising up the next generation of leaders. Listen to see if Jon Martin joins him in leading worship.

Around the Corner Events:

All Events: mbcb.org/events
February 19: Synchrony for Smaller Churches
February 20-22: Vision Journey - Phoenix
February 20: Synchrony - Tupelo
February 22: Small Church Youth Ministry Workshop - Brookhaven
February 23-24: BSU Spring Conference
February 24: Disaster Relief Training - Union
March 5-7: Knoxville Vision Journey
March 7: Small Church Youth Ministry Workshop - Drew
March 8: KidMin Tool Bin
March 9: Disaster Relief Training - FBC Yazoo City
March 11: Senior Adult Leadership Training
March 18-19: Ministry Assistants Conference and Training
March 23: Disaster Relief Training - Columbus
April 6: Disaster Relief Training - Emmanuel BC, Grenada
April 7: Baptism Sunday
April 15: State Preaching Conference - Blue Mountain Christian University
April 16: State Preaching Conference - Clinton, MS
April 17: State Preaching Conference - William Carey University

Contacts:

Jon Martin, Chief Strategy Officer (jmartin@mbcb.org)
Tanner Cade, Communication Services Director (tcade@mbcb.org)
Kris Smith, Director of Worship Ministries (ksmith@mbcb.org)
MBCB Staff Page

Pull a seat up to the table and join us in a conversation with Chris Wallace about his church planting journey from Mississippi to North Dakota. Hope City Church is located in the heart of Bismarck, North Dakota, and Chris dives into the spiritual context of his city and state. Hear about ministry opportunities for your church to partner with churches in the Dakotas.

Around the Corner Events:

All Events: mbcb.org/events
February 8: Small Church Youth Ministry Workshop - Starkville
February 19: Synchrony for Smaller Churches
February 20-22: Vision Journey - Phoenix
February 20: Synchrony - Tupelo
February 22: Small Church Youth Ministry Workshop - Brookhaven
March 5-7: Knoxville Vision Journey
March 7: Small Church Youth Ministry Workshop - Drew
March 8: KidMin Tool Bin
March 11: Senior Adult Leadership Training
March 12-14: Buffalo Vision Journey
March 18-19: Ministry Assistants Conference and Training

Contacts:

Jon Martin, Chief Strategy Officer (jmartin@mbcb.org)
Tanner Cade, Communication Services Director (tcade@mbcb.org)
Chris Wallace, Hope City Church (North Dakota) Pastor (chris@hopecitybismarck.com)
MBCB Staff Page

Pull a seat up to the table and join us in a conversation with Robert Hyde about his ministry at Parchman through NOBTS Extension Center. Our time at the table focuses on prison ministry across the state as Robert shares his testimony of finding Jesus in the prisons. Hear what God is doing inside of prisons.

Around the Corner Events:

All Events: mbcb.org/events
January 30-Feb. 1: Dakotas Connection Meetings (30-Oxford, 31-MBCB, 01-Jackson County)
February 1-10: Dixie National Rodeo Ministry
February 8: Small Church Youth Ministry Workshop - Starkville
February 19: Synchrony for Smaller Churches
February 20-22: Vision Journey - Phoenix
February 20: Synchrony - Tupelo
February 22: Small Church Youth Ministry Workshop - Brookhaven
March 5-7: Knoxville Vision Journey
March 7: Small Church Youth Ministry Workshop - Drew
March 8: KidMin Tool Bin
March 11: Senior Adult Leadership Training
March 12-14: Buffalo Vision Journey
March 18-19: Ministry Assistants Conference and Training

Contacts:

Jon Martin, Chief Strategy Officer (jmartin@mbcb.org)
Tanner Cade, Communication Services Director (tcade@mbcb.org)
Robert Hyde, Director, NOBTS Parchman Extension Center (parchman@nobts.edu)
MBCB Staff Page

Pull a seat up to the table and join us in a conversation with Brad Hodges about his passion for marriage ministry. He shares tips he has learned over the years to see fruit from transparent, testimony-driven, marriage groups. Brad serves as the Groups Pastor at Temple Baptist Church in Hattiesburg, Mississippi.

Episode Links:

Temple's Marriage Ministry Page
Groups Page

Around the Corner Events:

All Events: mbcb.org/events
January 28-29: State Evangelism Conference - Meridian
January 30-Feb. 1: Dakotas Connection Meetings (30-Oxford, 31-MBCB, 01-Jackson County)
February 1-10: Dixie National Rodeo Ministry
February 8: Small Church Youth Ministry Workshop - Starkville
February 19: Synchrony for Smaller Churches
February 20-22: Vision Journey - Phoenix
February 20: Synchrony - Tupelo
February 22: Small Church Youth Ministry Workshop - Brookhaven
March 5-7: Knoxville Vision Journey
March 7: Small Church Youth Ministry Workshop - Drew
March 8: KidMin Tool Bin
March 11: Senior Adult Leadership Training
March 12-14: Buffalo Vision Journey
March 18-19: Ministry Assistants Conference and Training

Contacts:

Jon Martin, Chief Strategy Officer (jmartin@mbcb.org)
Tanner Cade, Communication Services Director (tcade@mbcb.org)
Brad Hodges, Temple Baptist Church Groups Pastor (bhodges@tbclife.net)
MBCB Staff Page

Pull a seat up to the table and join us in a conversation with a well-known Stewardship Coach in Southern Baptist life. Mark Brooks has over twenty years of experience in the stewardship field after spending twenty years as a Southern Baptist Senior Pastor. Listen to hear about your free code to resources for Mississippi Baptists.

Episode Links:

Stewardship Journal Site (Visit Resources and enter SBCSJ2024!)

Around the Corner Events:

All Events: mbcb.org/events
January 25: Keyboard Festivals (Multiple Locations)
January 28-29: State Evangelism Conference - Meridian
January 30-Feb. 1: Dakotas Connection Meetings (30-Oxford, 31-MBCB, 01-Jackson County)
February 1-10: Dixie National Rodeo Ministry
February 8: Small Church Youth Ministry Workshop - Starkville
February 19: Synchrony for Smaller Churches
February 20-22: Vision Journey - Phoenix
February 20: Synchrony - Tupelo
February 22: Small Church Youth Ministry Workshop - Brookhaven
March 5-7: Knoxville Vision Journey
March 7: Small Church Youth Ministry Workshop - Drew
March 8: KidMin Tool Bin
March 11: Senior Adult Leadership Training
March 12-14: Buffalo Vision Journey
March 18-19: Ministry Assistants Conference and Training

Contacts:

Jon Martin, Chief Strategy Officer (jmartin@mbcb.org)
Tanner Cade, Communication Services Director (tcade@mbcb.org)
MBCB Staff Page

Pull a seat up to the table and join us in a conversation with MBCB's new Director of Revitalization/Church Planting, John Maxey. John expresses some of his thoughts on Revitalization in today's ministry world and how this is a vital ministry for the state of Mississippi. Hear his vision for new strategies as he starts his new role in 2024.

Around the Corner Events:

All Events: mbcb.org/events
January 11: Small Church Youth Ministry Workshop - Chunky
January 12: B+ Security Training - Missions Mobilization
January 25: Keyboard Festivals
January 28-29: State Evangelism Conference - Meridian
January 30 - February 1: Dakota Connection Meetings (various cities)
February 1-10: Dixie National Rodeo Ministry
February 8: Small Church Youth Ministry Workshop - Starkville
February 19: Synchrony for Smaller Churches
February 20: Synchrony - Tupelo
February 20-22: Vision Journey - Phoenix

Contacts:

Jon Martin, Chief Strategy Officer (jmartin@mbcb.org)
Tanner Cade, Communication Services Director (tcade@mbcb.org)
John Maxey, Church Planting/Revitalization Director (jmaxey@mbcb.org)
MBCB Staff Page

Pull a seat up to the table and join us in a conversation with Bill Hurt, Mississippi Baptist Convention President, and Tommy Mitchell, Mississippi Baptist Convention Board President. They discuss the responsibilities of their roles and remind us of the structure of business within the convention. Hear their hearts for ministry as they are leading us into the new year.

Episode Links:

Mississippi Baptist Convention Board Executive Committee reassigns staff, makes other decisions
MBCB About Page

Around the Corner Events:

All Events: mbcb.org/events
January 5-6, 2024: Discern
January 11: Small Church Youth Ministry Workshop - Chunky
January 28-29: State Evangelism Conference - Meridian
February 8: Small Church Youth Ministry Workshop - Starkville
February 19: Synchrony for Smaller Churches

Contacts:

Jon Martin, Men's Ministries Director (jmartin@mbcb.org)
Tanner Cade, Communication Services Director (tcade@mbcb.org)
Bill Hurt, Pastor at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church (email)
Tommy Mitchell, Pastor at Agricola Baptist Church (email)
MBCB Staff Page

Pull a seat up to the table and join us in a conversation with Pastor Britt Williamson about ministry months after a devastating tornado destroys the community. Hear first-hand how he has pastored in a historic time of need, and now the difficulties families face during this holiday season.

Around the Corner Events:

All Events: mbcb.org/events
January 5-6, 2024: Discern
January 11: Small Church Youth Ministry Workshop - Chunky
January 28-29: State Evangelism Conference - Meridian
February 8: Small Church Youth Ministry Workshop - Starkville
February 19: Synchrony for Smaller Churches

Contacts:

Jon Martin, Men's Ministries Director (jmartin@mbcb.org)
Tanner Cade, Communication Services Director (tcade@mbcb.org)
Britt Williamson, Pastor at FBC Rolling Fork (britt.williamson@gmail.com)
MBCB Staff Page

Pull a seat up to the table and join us in a conversation with Ken Hall about the importance of DISCERN in raising up the next generation of ministry leaders. Also, we get into the value of the "Small Church Youth Ministry Workshops" available throughout the year.

Around the Corner Events:

All Events: mbcb.org/events
January 5-6, 2024: Discern
January 11: Small Church Youth Ministry Workshop - Chunky
January 28-29: State Evangelism Conference - Meridian
February 8: Small Church Youth Ministry Workshop - Starkville
February 19: Synchrony for Smaller Churches

Contacts:

Jon Martin, Men's Ministries Director (jmartin@mbcb.org)
Tanner Cade, Communication Services Director (tcade@mbcb.org)
Ken Hall, Student Ministries Consultant (khall@mbcb.org)
MBCB Staff Page

Pull a seat up to the table and join us in a conversation with Brad Eubank about the new booklet for Sexual Abuse Prevention and Response. The Sexual Abuse Response Team presented this valuable resource at the Mississippi Baptist Convention Annual Meeting in October. Hear Brad discuss why this is a very important resource for Mississippi churches.

Episode Links:

Sexual Abuse Response Team webpage
Prevention and Response Guide

Around the Corner Events:

All Events: mbcb.org/events
January 5-6, 2024: Discern
January 11: Small Church Youth Ministry Workshop - Chunky
January 28-29: State Evangelism Conference - Meridian
February 8: Small Church Youth Ministry Workshop - Starkville
February 19: Synchrony for Smaller Churches

Contacts:

Jon Martin, Men's Ministries Director (jmartin@mbcb.org)
Tanner Cade, Communication Services Director (tcade@mbcb.org)
Brad Eubank, Senior Pastor at FBC Petal (brad@petalfbc.com)
MBCB Staff Page

Pull a seat up to the table and join us in a conversation with John Pace and Greg Barker about the new Ministry Job Board at mbcb.org. Mississippi Baptists are quickly using this new tool to post new opportunities and prayerfully find new opportunities. Greg also explains some tips he shares with search teams to help them quickly find their new pastor.

Episode Links:

Find a Job page
Submit a Job page
Leadership Department

Around the Corner Events:

All Events: mbcb.org/events
January 5-6, 2024: Discern
January 11: Small Church Youth Ministry Workshop - Chunky
January 28-29: State Evangelism Conference - Meridian
February 8: Small Church Youth Ministry Workshop - Starkville
February 19: Synchrony for Smaller Churches

Contacts:

Jon Martin, Men's Ministries Director (jmartin@mbcb.org)
Tanner Cade, Communication Services Director (tcade@mbcb.org)
John Pace, Leadership Department Director (jpace@mbcb.org)
Greg Barker, Bivocational Consultant (gbarker@mbcb.org)
MBCB Staff Page

Pull a seat up to the table and join us in a conversation with Sam Ivy about the ministry of college students in the state of Mississippi. Sam updates us on the 100-year celebration of campus ministry and the process for sending college students on mission opportunities in 2024.

Episode Links:

Collegiate Ministries Page

Around the Corner Events:

All Events: mbcb.org/events
November 9: Small Church Youth Ministry Workshop - Columbus
January 5-6, 2024: Discern

Contacts:

Jon Martin, Men's Ministries Director (jmartin@mbcb.org)
Tanner Cade, Communication Services Director (tcade@mbcb.org)
Sam Ivy, Collegiate Ministries Director (sivy@mbcb.org)
MBCB Staff Page

Pull a seat up to the table and join us in a conversation with multiple groups on the Exhibit Hall floor at the 2023 Annual Meeting. Jon and Tanner talk with Multiply PHX, Fishers of Men, and seminary booths.

You can view videos from the annual meeting here:

mbcb.org/convention
Facebook
Youtube
Vimeo
Mobile App

Exhibit Hall Links:

Multiply PHX
Fishers of Men

Around the Corner Events:

All Events: mbcb.org/events
November 6: KidMin Ministers' Retreat
November 9: Small Church Youth Ministry Workshop - Columbus
January 5-6, 2024: Discern

Contacts:

Jon Martin, Men's Ministries Director (jmartin@mbcb.org)
Tanner Cade, Communication Services Director (tcade@mbcb.org)
MBCB Staff Page

Pull a seat up to the table and join us in a conversation with Kris Smith about the details in the program for the Annual Meeting this week. Kris serves as the Chair of the Order of Business Committee. This committee spends all year planning the order of business. Kris also serves full-time at Carterville Baptist Church in Petal.

Annual Meeting Resources:

Convention Webpage (program, parking map, book of reports, etc)
Pastors' Conference Event Page (pre-registration preferred)

Around the Corner Events:

All Events: mbcb.org/events
October 23: Mississippi Baptist Pastors' Conference
October 24-25: Mississippi Baptist Convention Annual Meeting
October 24: Pathway to Abuse Prevention & Response Luncheon
November 6: KidMin Ministers' Retreat
November 9: Small Church Youth Ministry Workshop - Columbus
January 5-6, 2024: Discern

Contacts:

Jon Martin, Men's Ministries Director (jmartin@mbcb.org)
Tanner Cade, Communication Services Director (tcade@mbcb.org)
Kris Smith, Pastor Worship and Administration at Carterville Baptist Church in Petal (kris@cbcpetal.org)
MBCB Staff Page

Pull a seat up to the table and join us in a conversation with Dr. Shawn Parker about the 187th Annual Meeting at FBC Jackson on October 24-25. We discuss the highlights of the meeting and hear the latest in Mississippi Baptist life.

Annual Meeting Resources:

Convention Webpage (program, parking map, book of reports, etc)
Pastors' Conference Event Page (pre-registration preferred)

Around the Corner Events:

All Events: mbcb.org/events
October 19: Small Church Youth Ministry Workshop - Smithville
October 21: Hispanic Baptist Churches Annual Conference
October 23: Mississippi Baptist Pastors' Conference
October 24-25: Mississippi Baptist Convention Annual Meeting
October 24: Pathway to Abuse Prevention & Response Luncheon
November 6: KidMin Ministers' Retreat
November 9: Small Church Youth Ministry Workshop - Columbus
January 5-6, 2024: Discern

Contacts:

Jon Martin, Men's Ministries Director (jmartin@mbcb.org)
Tanner Cade, Communication Services Director (tcade@mbcb.org)
MBCB Staff Page

Pull a seat up to the table and join us in a conversation with Jason Webb (Pastor at Goodwater Baptist Church) about the 2023 Pastors' Conference. We get into the conference schedule this year and explain the goal for our time together on Monday, October 23.

Annual Meeting Resources:

Convention Webpage
Pastors' Conference Event Page

Around the Corner Events:

All Events: mbcb.org/events
October 15: Mississippi Baptist Symphony Orchestra Concert
October 19: Small Church Youth Ministry Workshop - Smithville
October 21: Hispanic Baptist Churches Annual Conference
October 23: Mississippi Baptist Pastors' Conference
October 24-25: Mississippi Baptist Convention Annual Meeting
October 24: Pathway to Abuse Prevention & Response Luncheon
November 6: KidMin Ministers' Retreat
November 9: Small Church Youth Ministry Workshop - Columbus
January 5-6, 2024: Discern

Contacts:

Jon Martin, Men's Ministries Director (jmartin@mbcb.org)
Tanner Cade, Communication Services Director (tcade@mbcb.org)
Jason Webb, Pastor at Goodwater Baptist Church (jason@goodwaterbaptist.com)
MBCB Staff Page

Pull a seat up to the table and join us in a conversation with Rod Wallace about the journey of Harbor City Church in Biloxi. Follow along a church plant's journey from location to location and see how God finally provided a home. The blessings are abundant in this story of ministering along the Gulf Coast.

Conversation Resources:

Harbor City website
Harbor City Facebook

Around the Corner Events:

All Events: mbcb.org/events
October 15: Mississippi Baptist Symphony Orchestra Concert
October 19: Small Church Youth Ministry Workshop - Smithville
October 21: Hispanic Baptist Churches Annual Conference
October 24-25: Mississippi Baptist Convention Annual Meeting
October 24: Pathway to Abuse Prevention & Response Luncheon
November 6: KidMin Ministers' Retreat
November 9: Small Church Youth Ministry Workshop - Columbus
January 5-6, 2024: Discern

Contacts:

Jon Martin, Men's Ministries Director (jmartin@mbcb.org)
Tanner Cade, Communication Services Director (tcade@mbcb.org)
Rod Wallace, Pastor at Harbor City Church (rod@harborcity.life)
MBCB Staff Page

Pull a seat up to the table and join us in a conversation with Scott McConnell about stats, stats, and more stats. Scott serves as the Executive Director of Lifeway Research, and helps us understand the current religious trends in Mississippi. He helps us understand the world around us to better grow our ministries in the future. We hear Mississippi has become less religious in recent decades.

Conversation Resources:

VIDEO: Religious Landscape Presentation
VIDEO: 1st Century Exhortations for Revitalization

Around the Corner Events:

All Events: mbcb.org/events
September 29-Oct. 1: Conference of the Deaf
October 15: Mississippi Baptist Symphony Orchestra Concert
October 19: Small Church Youth Ministry Workshop - Smithville
October 21: Hispanic Baptist Churches Annual Conference
October 24-25: Mississippi Baptist Convention Annual Meeting
November 6: KidMin Ministers' Retreat
November 9: Small Church Youth Ministry Workshop - Columbus
January 5-6, 2024: Discern

Contacts:

Jon Martin, Men's Ministries Director (jmartin@mbcb.org)
Tanner Cade, Communication Services Director (tcade@mbcb.org)
Scott McConnell, Executive Director of Lifeway Research (research@lifeway.com)
MBCB Staff Page

Pull a seat up to the table and join us in a conversation with Paul Chitwood (IMB President). Paul discusses how the International Mission Board is currently casting the net all over the world and how Mississippi Baptists continue to partner together in this effort. Chad McCord, Jon Martin, and Tanner Cade chat with Paul during this episode.

IMB Resources:

https://www.imb.org/go/
Project 3000

Around the Corner Events:

All Events: mbcb.org/events
September 23: Young Musicians Honor Choir Concert
September 29-Oct. 1: Conference of the Deaf
October 15: Mississippi Baptist Symphony Orchestra Concert
October 19: Small Church Youth Ministry Workshop - Smithville
October 21: Hispanic Baptist Churches Annual Conference
October 24-25: Mississippi Baptist Convention Annual Meeting
November 6: KidMin Ministers' Retreat
November 9: Small Church Youth Ministry Workshop - Columbus
January 5-6, 2024: Discern

Contacts:

Jon Martin, Men's Ministries Director (jmartin@mbcb.org)
Tanner Cade, Communication Services Director (tcade@mbcb.org)
Chad McCord, Missions Mobilization Director (cmccord@mbcb.org)
MBCB Staff Page

Pull a seat up to the table and join us in a conversation with Chad McCord about Missions Mobilization. Chad serves as the new Director of the Missions Mobilization department at MBCB. We discuss various mission initiatives as well as his passion for living out the missional call.

Around the Corner Events:

All Events: mbcb.org/events
September 15-16: Fall Chaplain's Training
September 23: Young Musicians Honor Choir Concert
September 29-Oct. 1: Conference of the Deaf
October 15: Mississippi Baptist Symphony Orchestra Concert
October 24-25: Mississippi Baptist Convention Annual Meeting

Contacts:

Jon Martin, Men's Ministries Director (jmartin@mbcb.org)
Tanner Cade, Communication Services Director (tcade@mbcb.org)
Chad McCord, Missions Mobilization Director (cmccord@mbcb.org)
MBCB Staff Page

Pull a seat up to the table and join us in a conversation with Brad Arnett about the grassroots momentum leading up to the event called "Discern the Call: Biblical Guidance for Aspiring Pastors." Hear how regular gatherings like "Joe with a Bro" lead to an intentional desire to cultivate a new crop of pastors.

Around the Corner Events:

All Events: mbcb.org/events
September 11: Church Safety for Minors Workshop - Meridian
September 12: Church Safety for Minors Workshop - Ellisville
September 15-16: Fall Chaplain's Training
September 23: Young Musicians Honor Choir Concert
September 29-Oct. 1: Conference of the Deaf
October 15: Mississippi Baptist Symphony Orchestra Concert
October 24-25: Mississippi Baptist Convention Annual Meeting

Discern the Call EVENT: https://bibleandministry.com/discern/

Contacts:

Jon Martin, Men's Ministries Director (jmartin@mbcb.org)
Tanner Cade, Communication Services Director (tcade@mbcb.org)
Brad Arnett, Leader of Discern the Call (bradarnettphd@gmail.com)
Tony Inmon, Pearl River Association AMS (tonyinmon@gmail.com)
MBCB Staff Page

Pull a seat up to the table and join us in a conversation with Pastor David Hopkins as he talks through ministry in Meridian. He walks through planting a church in the city and then transitioning to Highland Baptist Church.

Around the Corner Events:

All Events: mbcb.org/events
September 11: Church Safety for Minors Workshop - Meridian
September 12: Church Safety for Minors Workshop - Ellisville
September 15-16: Fall Chaplain's Training
September 23: Young Musicians Honor Choir Concert
September 29-Oct. 1: Conference of the Deaf
October 15: Mississippi Baptist Symphony Orchestra Concert
October 24-25: Mississippi Baptist Convention Annual Meeting

Contacts:

Jon Martin, Men's Ministries Director (jmartin@mbcb.org)
Tanner Cade, Communication Services Director (tcade@mbcb.org)
David Hopkins, Senior Pastor at Highland Baptist Church (David.Hopkins@highlandbaptist.net)
MBCB Staff Page

Pull a seat up to the table and join us in a conversation with Pastor Jonathan Guerry. We talk about ministry in the Brookhaven / Pike County area. We also dig into the season of his transition into his first pastorate role at Heucks Retreat Baptist Church.

Around the Corner Events:

All Events: mbcb.org/events
August 24: Impact Training - Picayune
September 11: Church Safety for Minors Workshop - Meridian
September 12: Church Safety for Minors Workshop - Ellisville
September 15-16: Fall Chaplain's Training
September 23: Young Musicians Honor Choir Concert
September 29-Oct. 1: Conference of the Deaf
October 15: Mississippi Baptist Symphony Orchestra Concert
October 24-25: Mississippi Baptist Convention Annual Meeting

Contacts:

Jon Martin, Men's Ministries Director (jmartin@mbcb.org)
Tanner Cade, Communication Services Director (tcade@mbcb.org)
Jonathan Guerry, Senior Pastor at Heucks Retreat Baptist Church (pastor@hrbaptist.net)
MBCB Staff Page

Pull a seat up to the table and join us in a conversation with David Hamilton. He has served many years in Pontotoc and enlightens us on the aspects of ministry in this area. We also talk about his recent baptism event that saw many adults baptized, but we can't leave him without talking to him about serving as Chairman of MBCB's Executive Committee.

Around the Corner Events:

All Events: mbcb.org/events
August 17: Impact Training - Meridian
August 18-19: Equipping Leaders Event
August 24: Impact Training - Picayune
September 11: Church Safety for Minors Workshop - Meridian
September 12: Church Safety for Minors Workshop - Ellisville
September 15-16: Fall Chaplain's Training
September 23: Young Musicians Honor Choir Concert
September 29-Oct. 1: Conference of the Deaf
October 15: Mississippi Baptist Symphony Orchestra Concert
October 24-25: Mississippi Baptist Convention Annual Meeting

Contacts:

Jon Martin, Men's Ministries Director (jmartin@mbcb.org)
Tanner Cade, Communication Services Director (tcade@mbcb.org)
David Hamilton, Senior Pastor at West Heights Baptist Church (brodavidwhbc@att.net)
MBCB Staff Page

Pull a seat up to the table and join us in a conversation with Mark Williams about children's ministry at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Grenada. We dive into the topic of reaching our children in today's busy schedule and disrupted home life.

Around the Corner Events:

All Events: mbcb.org/events
August 08: Impact Training - Pontotoc
August 10: Impact Training - Brookhaven
August 11: Launch Event (Students)
August 17: Impact Training - Meridian
August 18-19: Equipping Leaders Event
August 24: Impact Training - Picayune
September 11: Church Safety for Minors Workshop - Meridian
September 12: Church Safety for Minors Workshop - Ellisville
September 15-16: Fall Chaplain's Training
September 23: Young Musicians Honor Choir Concert
September 29-Oct. 1: Conference of the Deaf
October 15: Mississippi Baptist Symphony Orchestra Concert
October 24-25: Mississippi Baptist Convention Annual Meeting

Contacts:

Jon Martin, Men's Ministries Director (jmartin@mbcb.org)
Tanner Cade, Communication Services Director (tcade@mbcb.org)
Mike Williams, Children's Pastor at Emmanuel Baptist Church (m4camps@gmail.com)
MBCB Staff Page

Pull a seat up to the table and join us in a conversation with Shane Moore about chaplaincy from all different aspects. He helps define a chaplain's unique ministry role and covers the ministry's many different areas. We also hear his heart for leading a church as well as serving as a military chaplain.

Around the Corner Events:

All Events: mbcb.org/events
August 03: Impact Training - Grenada
August 08: Impact Training - Pontotoc
August 10: Impact Training - Brookhaven
August 11: Launch Event (Students)
August 17: Impact Training - Meridian
August 18-19: Equipping Leaders Event
August 24: Impact Training - Picayune
September 11: Church Safety for Minors Workshop - Meridian
September 12: Church Safety for Minors Workshop - Ellisville
September 15-16: Fall Chaplain's Training
September 23: Young Musicians Honor Choir Concert
September 29-Oct. 1: Conference of the Deaf
October 15: Mississippi Baptist Symphony Orchestra Concert
October 24-25: Mississippi Baptist Convention Annual Meeting

Contacts:

Jon Martin, Men's Ministries Director (jmartin@mbcb.org)
Tanner Cade, Communication Services Director (tcade@mbcb.org)
Shane Moore, Pastor at Oak Hill Baptist Church / MBCB Contract Consultant, Chaplaincy (pastorshanemoore427@gmail.com)
MBCB Staff Page

Pull a seat up to the table and join us in a conversation about raising up the next generation of worship leaders. Matthew Gaddy from FBC Long Beach talks about experiences through All State Choir & Orchestra and HeartSong that focus on the growing tomorrow's leaders. Hear how you can introduce young worship leaders to your music ministry.

Around the Corner Events:

All Events: mbcb.org/events
July 27-29: State Literacy Missions and Christian Job Corps Conference
August 03: Impact Training - Grenada
August 08: Impact Training - Pontotoc
August 10: Impact Training - Brookhaven
August 11: Launch Event (Students)
August 17: Impact Training - Meridian
August 18-19: Equipping Leaders Event
August 24: Impact Training - Picayune

Contacts:

Jon Martin, Men's Ministries Director (jmartin@mbcb.org)
Tanner Cade, Communication Services Director (tcade@mbcb.org)
Drew Chapman, Next Steps and Outreach Pastor at Temple Baptist Church (dchapman@tbclife.net)
MBCB Staff Page

Pull a seat up to the table and join us in a conversation about raising up the next generation of worship leaders. Matthew Gaddy from FBC Long Beach talks about experiences through All State Choir & Orchestra and HeartSong that focus on the growing tomorrow's leaders. Hear how you can introduce young worship leaders to your music ministry.

Around the Corner Events:

All Events: mbcb.org/events
July 20-21: Mississippi Worship and Media Conference
July 27-29: State Literacy Missions and Christian Job Corps Conference
August 03: Impact Training - Grenada
August 08: Impact Training - Pontotoc
August 10: Impact Training - Brookhaven
August 11: Launch Event (Students)
August 17: Impact Training - Meridian
August 18-19: Equipping Leaders Event
August 24: Impact Training - Picayune

Contacts:

Jon Martin, Men's Ministries Director (jmartin@mbcb.org)
Tanner Cade, Communication Services Director (tcade@mbcb.org)
Matthew Gaddy, Worship Pastor at FBC Long Beach (matthew@fbclb.com)
MBCB Staff Page

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 Corner Events:

All Events: mbcb.org/events
July 20-21: Mississippi Worship and Media Conference
July 27-29: State Literacy Missions and Christian Job Corps Conference
August 03: Impact Training - Grenada
August 08: Impact Training - Pontotoc
August 10: Impact Training - Brookhaven
August 11: Launch Event (Students)
August 17: Impact Training - Meridian
August 18-19: Equipping Leaders Event
August 24: Impact Training - Picayune

Contacts:

Jon Martin, Men's Ministries Director (jmartin@mbcb.org)
Tanner Cade, Communication Services Director (tcade@mbcb.org)
MBCB Staff Page

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 doors to fruitful ministry. We also discuss the upcoming conference July 27-29.

Links/Resources:

Literacy Missions Webpage

Around the Corner Events:

All Events: mbcb.org/events
July 10-14: Super Summer
July 11-14: SMACK Camp
July 20-21: Mississippi Worship and Media Conference
July 27-29: State Literacy Missions and Christian Job Corps Conference
August 03: Impact Training - Grenada
August 08: Impact Training - Pontotoc
August 10: Impact Training - Brookhaven
August 11: Launch Event (Students)
August 17: Impact Training - Meridian
August 18-19: Equipping Leaders Event
August 24: Impact Training - Picayune

Contacts:

Jon Martin, Men's Ministries Director (jmartin@mbcb.org)
Tanner Cade, Communication Services Director (tcade@mbcb.org)
Cindy Heimbach, State Literacy Missions Ministry Coordinator (cindyheimbach@msn.com)
Maria Teel, MBCB Administrative Assistant (mteel@mbcb.org)
MBCB Staff Page

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: Heartsong Worship Arts Camp
July 10-14: Super Summer
July 11-14: SMACK Camp
July 20-21: Mississippi Worship and Media Conference
July 27-29: State Literacy Missions and Christian Job Corps Conference
August 03: Impact Training - Grenada
August 08: Impact Training - Pontotoc
August 10: Impact Training - Brookhaven
August 11: Launch Event (Students)
August 17: Impact Training - Meridian
August 18-19: Equipping Leaders Event
August 24: Impact Training - Picayune

Contacts:

Jon Martin, Men's Ministries Director (jmartin@mbcb.org)
Tanner Cade, Communication Services Director (tcade@mbcb.org)
Dr. Shawn Parker, Executive Director - Treasurer MBCB (sparker@mbcb.org)
MBCB Staff Page

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.org/events
June 27-30: Heartsong Worship Arts Camp
July 10-14: Super Summer
July 11-14: SMACK Camp
July 20-21: Mississippi Worship and Media Conference
July 27-29: State Literacy Missions and Christian Job Corps Conference
August 03: Impact Training - Grenada
August 08: Impact Training - Pontotoc
August 10: Impact Training - Brookhaven
August 11: Launch Event (Students)
August 17: Impact Training - Meridian
August 18-19: Equipping Leaders Event
August 24: Impact Training - Picayune

Contacts:

Jon Martin, Men's Ministries Director (jmartin@mbcb.org)
Tanner Cade, Communication Services Director (tcade@mbcb.org)
Andrew Hanna, Lead Pastor at Harvest Church (harvestchurchnola@gmail.com)
MBCB Staff Page

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 are telling visitors in their booths this week. #sbc23

Links/Resources:

SBC Session Live Stream - Acts 2 Network
SBC Annual Meeting Website

Around the Corner Events:

All Events: mbcb.org/events
June 27-30: Heartsong Worship Arts Camp
July 10-14: Super Summer
July 11-14: SMACK Camp

Contacts:

Jon Martin, Men's Ministries Director (jmartin@mbcb.org)
Tanner Cade, Communication Services Director (tcade@mbcb.org)
MBCB Staff Page

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

Around the Corner Events:

All Events: mbcb.org/events
June 12: All-State Choir Rehearsal Camp and Tour
June 13: Mississippi Baptist Dessert Fellowship at SBC
June 27-30: Heartsong Worship Arts Camp
July 10-14: Super Summer
July 11-14: SMACK Camp

Contacts:

Jon Martin, Men's Ministries Director (jmartin@mbcb.org)
Tanner Cade, Communication Services Director (tcade@mbcb.org)
MBCB Staff Page

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 Vision Trips? Email Cassie

Around the Corner Events:

All Events: mbcb.org/events
June 12: All-State Choir Rehearsal Camp and Tour
June 13: Mississippi Baptist Dessert Fellowship at SBC
June 27-30: Heartsong Worship Arts Camp
July 10-14: Super Summer
July 11-14: SMACK Camp

Contacts:

Jon Martin, Men's Ministries Director (jmartin@mbcb.org)
Tanner Cade, Communication Services Director (tcade@mbcb.org)
Mike Ray, Missions Mobilization Director (mray@mbcb.org)
MBCB Staff Page

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: mbcb.org/events
June 12: All-State Choir Rehearsal Camp and Tour
June 13: Mississippi Baptist Dessert Fellowship at SBC
June 27-30: Heartsong Worship Arts Camp
July 10-14: Super Summer
July 11-14: SMACK Camp

Contacts:

Jon Martin, Men's Ministries Director (jmartin@mbcb.org)
Tanner Cade, Communication Services Director (tcade@mbcb.org)
Chip Stevens, Senior Pastor at FBC Jackson (pastoroffice@fbcj.org)
MBCB Staff Page

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 Events:

All Events: mbcb.org/events
May 18: Senior Adult Retreat - Broadmoor BC
May 20: Hispanic Teacher Training
June 13: Mississippi Baptist Dessert Fellowship at SBC

Contacts:

Jon Martin, Men's Ministries Director (jmartin@mbcb.org)
Tanner Cade, Communication Services Director (tcade@mbcb.org)
Paul Barnard, Director of the 242 Network (briant.subscriptions@gmail.com)
Brian Tillman, Communications and Church Planter Pipeline Coordinator (brian.tillman@gmail.com)
MBCB Staff Page

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 Gen Ministry - Desoto Hills BC
May 18: Senior Adult Retreat - Broadmoor BC
June 13: Mississippi Baptist Dessert Fellowship at SBC

Contacts:

Jon Martin, Men's Ministries Director (jmartin@mbcb.org)
Tanner Cade, Communication Services Director (tcade@mbcb.org)
Greg Belser, Senior Pastor at Morrison Heights BC (gbelser@morrisonheights.org)
MBCB Staff Page

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/Next Gen Ministry - Desoto Hills BC
June 13: Mississippi Baptist Dessert Fellowship at SBC
September 15-16: Fall Chaplain's Training

Contacts:

Jon Martin, Men's Ministries Director (jmartin@mbcb.org)
Tanner Cade, Communication Services Director (tcade@mbcb.org)
MBCB Staff Page

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 Baptist Church Facebook

Around the Corner Events:

All Events: mbcb.org/events
May 11: Synchrony/Next Gen Ministry - Desoto Hills BC
June 13: Mississippi Baptist Dessert Fellowship at SBC

Contacts:

Jon Martin, Men's Ministries Director (jmartin@mbcb.org)
Tanner Cade, Communication Services Director (tcade@mbcb.org)
Joshua K Smith, Pastor at North Morton Baptist Church (josh@joshuaksmith.org)
MBCB Staff Page

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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
April 23: Mississippi Baptist Symphony Orchestra - FBC Clinton 6pm
May 11: Synchrony/Next Gen Ministry - Desoto Hills BC
June 13: Mississippi Baptist Dessert Fellowship at SBC

Contacts:

Jon Martin, Men's Ministries Director (jmartin@mbcb.org)
Tanner Cade, Communication Services Director (tcade@mbcb.org)
Rocky Tzib, Hispanic Ministries Consultant (rtzib@mbcb.org)
Paula Smith, Multicultural Ministries Director (psmith@mbcb.org)
MBCB Staff Page

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 this Easter season.

Links/Resources:

https://www.fbcgreenville.net/

Around the Corner Events:

All Events: mbcb.org/events
April 15: Disaster Relief Training Dates
April 17: State Bible Drill begins
State Preaching Conference: April 17 - Blue Mountain; April 18 - Garaywa Camp & Conference Center; April 19 - WCU

Contacts:

Jon Martin, Men's Ministries Director (jmartin@mbcb.org)
Tanner Cade, Communication Services Director (tcade@mbcb.org)
Matt Alexander, Pastor at FBC Greenville (malexander@fbcgreenville.net)
MBCB Staff Page

Pull a seat up to the table and join us in a conversation about ministering to children through big 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 emphasis reaching the next generation.

Links/Resources:

LifeWay VBS
Group Publishing VBS
Answers in Genesis VBS
Orange VBS

Around the Corner Events:

All Events: mbcb.org/events
April 15: Disaster Relief Training Dates
April 17: State Bible Drill begins
State Preaching Conference: April 17 - Blue Mountain; April 18 - Garaywa Camp & Conference Center; April 19 - WCU
Timothy Project Conference - May 1-2; Free

Contacts:

Jon Martin, Men's Ministries Director (jmartin@mbcb.org)
Tanner Cade, Communication Services Director (tcade@mbcb.org)
P.J. Keen, Brandon Baptist Church Associate Pastor of Children's Ministries (pj.keen@brandonbc.org)
Angie Boydstun, Preschool/Children’s Ministry Consultant in the Discipleship/Sunday School Department (aboydstun@mbcb.org)
MBCB Staff Page

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
Betterman Podcast
Chris Harper preaching at Crossgates Baptist (Sunday, March 19)

Around the Corner Events:
* All Events: mbcb.org/events * March 25: Launch 2023 at Central Hills Baptist Retreat * March 31-April 01: African American Regional Training - Jackson, MS * April 15: Disaster Relief Training Dates * April 17: State Bible Drill begins * State Preaching Conference: April 17 - Blue Mountain; April 18 - Garaywa Camp & Conference Center; April 19 - WCU * Timothy Project Conference - May 1-2; Free

Contacts:
* Jon Martin, Men's Ministries Director (jmartin@mbcb.org) * Tanner Cade, Communication Services Director (tcade@mbcb.org) * Kyle Reno, Co-Pastor Crossgates Baptist Church * Chris Harper, Chief Executive Officer of Betterman * MBCB Staff Page

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 Mississippi to be updated in new book * Mississippi Baptist Historical Commission Home Page * Historical Commission Archive * Historical Commission Staff at Mississippi College: Dr. Kay Anthony (Executive Director) and Heather Moore (Head of Special Collections)

Around the Corner Events:
* All Events: mbcb.org/events * March 25: Launch 2023 at Central Hills Baptist Retreat * March 25 & April 15: Disaster Relief Training Dates * March 31-April 01: African American Regional Training - Jackson, MS * April 17: State Bible Drill begins * State Preaching Conference: April 17 - Blue Mountain; April 18 - Garaywa Camp & Conference Center; April 19 - WCU

Contacts:
* Jon Martin, Men's Ministries Director (jmartin@mbcb.org) * Tanner Cade, Communication Services Director (tcade@mbcb.org) * MBCB Staff Page

Pull a seat up to the table and join us in a conversation with Hubert Yates, Director of Mississippi Baptist Disaster Relief. We hear what 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 Event
March 20-21: Ministry Assistants Conference at Garaywa Camp and Conference Center
March 25: Launch 2023 at Central Hills Baptist Retreat
March 25 & April 15: Disaster Relief Training Dates
March 31-April 01: African American Regional Training - Jackson, MS

Contacts:

Jon Martin, Men's Ministries Director (jmartin@mbcb.org)
Tanner Cade, Communication Services Director (tcade@mbcb.org)
Hubert Yates, Director of Mississippi Baptists Disaster Relief (hyates@mbcb.org)
MBCB Staff Page

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 Dakotas.

Links/Resources:

Dakota Baptist Convention
Dakota Vision Journey Form

Around the Corner Events:

All Events: mbcb.org/events
March 20-21: Ministry Assistants Conference at Garaywa Camp and Conference Center
March 25: Launch 2023 at Central Hills Baptist Retreat

Contacts:

Jon Martin, Men's Ministries Director (jmartin@mbcb.org)
Tanner Cade, Communication Services Director (tcade@mbcb.org)
Fred MacDonald, Dakota Baptist Convention Executive Director (fred@dakotabaptist.com)

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:

Bridgeway Facebook Page
Better Together: Making Church Mergers Work
Mergers: Combining Church to Multiply Disciples
Vital Merger: A New Church Start Approach That Joins Church Families Together

Around the Corner Events:

All Events: mbcb.org/events
Annie Armstrong Resources from WMU

Contacts:

Jon Martin, Men's Ministries Director (jmartin@mbcb.org)
Tanner Cade, Communication Services Director (tcade@mbcb.org)
Joe Horan, Co-Pastor at Bridgeway Church (joe@bridgewaystk.org)
Grant Arinder, Co-Pastor at Bridgeway Church (grant@bridgewaystk.org)

Better Together: Making Church Mergers Work - Expanded and Updated

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 Resources from WMU

Contacts:

Jon Martin, Men's Ministries Director (jmartin@mbcb.org)
Tanner Cade, Communication Services Director (tcade@mbcb.org)
Wade Phillips, Executive Pastor at Northcrest Baptist Church (wphillips@northcrestbaptist.com)

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/events
Annie Armstrong Resources from WMU

Contacts:

Jon Martin, Men's Ministries Director (jmartin@mbcb.org)
Tanner Cade, Communication Services Director (tcade@mbcb.org)
Slater Murphy, MBCB Director of Worship Ministries (smurphy@mbcb.org)

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, Pontotoc
- Sept. 11 - Northcrest BC, Meridian
- Sept. 12 - West Ellisville BC
All Events: mbcb.org/events
Annie Armstrong Resources from WMU

Resources:

Gospel Centered Youth Ministry Book
Bible Recap

Contacts:

Jon Martin, Men's Ministries Director (jmartin@mbcb.org)
Tanner Cade, Communication Services Director (tcade@mbcb.org)
Nathan Ball, Ministry of Students at FBC Clinton (nathan.ball@fbcclinton.org)
Reid Stevens, Pastor at Forest Baptist Church (

Gospel-Centered Youth Ministry: A Practical Guide

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 Greenwood BC
- Feb. 7 - West Heights BC, Pontotoc
- Sept. 11 - Northcrest BC, Meridian
- Sept. 12 - West Ellisville BC
All Events: mbcb.org/events
Annie Armstrong Easter Offering

Resources:

Calling out the Called - Book

Contacts:

Jon Martin, Men's Ministries Director (jmartin@mbcb.org)
Tanner Cade, Communication Services Director (tcade@mbcb.org)
Ken Hall, Student Ministry Consultant (khall@mbcb.org)
Shane Pruitt, NAMB Nex Gen Director (website)

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 Baptist Church
Church Safety Minors Workshops
- Feb. 6 - North Greenwood BC
- Feb. 7 - West Heights BC, Pontotoc
- Sept. 11 - Northcrest BC, Meridian
- Sept. 12 - West Ellisville BC
All Events: mbcb.org/events

Resources:

Haskins School - Choctaw Ministry Training

Contacts:

Jon Martin, Men's Ministries Director (jmartin@mbcb.org)
Tanner Cade, Communication Services Director (tcade@mbcb.org)
Ray Duplessie, Choctaw Ministry Contract Consultant (rduplessie@mbcb.org)

Pull a seat up to the table and join us in a conversation with Sam Ivy while he is on his FIRST day on the job as Director of Collegiate Ministries. Hear his heart behind ministering to college students and his thoughts on where God has his department in the future. Church leaders, you will hear how to join together to minister to today's college students.

Around the Corner Events:

State Evangelism Conference: January 29-30 - Brandon Baptist Church
Church Safety Minors Workshops
- Feb. 6 - North Greenwood BC
- Feb. 7 - West Heights BC, Pontotoc
- Sept. 11 - Northcrest BC, Meridian
- Sept. 12 - West Ellisville BC
All Events: mbcb.org/events

Contacts:

Jon Martin, Men's Ministries Director (jmartin@mbcb.org)
Tanner Cade, Communication Services Director (tcade@mbcb.org)
Sam Ivy, Collegiate Ministries Director (sivy@mbcb.org)

Pull a seat up to the table and join us in a conversation with Pastor Chad Hunsberger about what God is doing through the Timothy Project ministry. The ministry focuses on a few different areas and also involves a Spring conference. Hear how this ministry is equipping Mississippi pastors.

Show Links:

thetimothyproject.org
Colonial Heights Website

Around the Corner Events:

State Evangelism Conference: January 29-30 - Brandon Baptist Church
Church Safety Minors Workshops
- Feb. 6 - North Greenwood BC
- Feb. 7 - West Heights BC, Pontotoc
- Sept. 11 - Northcrest BC, Meridian
- Sept. 12 - West Ellisville BC
All Events: mbcb.org/events

Contacts:

Jon Martin, Men's Ministries Director (jmartin@mbcb.org)
Tanner Cade, Communication Services Director (tcade@mbcb.org)
Chad Hunsberger, Lead Pastor at Colonial Heights Baptist Church (chad@colonialheights.org)

Pull a seat up to the table and join us in a conversation with pastors Brad Eubank (Chairman of SART) and Don Gann. Both men are on the 11-person Sexual Abuse Response Team appointed by President Lloyd Sweatt earlier this year. Hear the latest updates from the team on items they have discussed this year and working on for 2023.

Show Links:

mbcb.org/SART
Ministry Safe
Session 1 of the Annual Meeting
Fearless for Women (Fearless for Men will be released in 2023)

Around the Corner Events:

Discern: January 6-7
State Evangelism Conference: January 29-30 - Brandon Baptist Church
Church Safety Minors Workshops
- Feb. 6 - North Greenwood BC
- Feb. 7 - West Heights BC, Pontotoc
- Sept. 11 - Northcrest BC, Meridian
- Sept. 12 - West Ellisville BC

Contacts:

Jon Martin, Men's Ministries Director (jmartin@mbcb.org)
Tanner Cade, Communication Services Director (tcade@mbcb.org)
Brad Eubank, Pastor at FBC Petal (brad@petalfbc.com)
Don Gann, Pastor at FBC Oxford (dgann@gotofirst.org)

Pull a seat up to the table and join us in a conversation with Dr. Ronald Meeks from Blue Mountain Christian University. We get into a great conversation about all that God is doing in NE Mississippi training future leaders on the "mountain." Also, we cover the new name change!

Show Links:

BMCU website
Dr. McMillin Thank You Video
Dr. Meeks Rap Video

Around the Corner Events:

Discern: January 6-7 - Register Here
State Evangelism Conference: January 29-30 - Brandon Baptist Church

Contacts:

Jon Martin, Men's Ministries Director (jmartin@mbcb.org)
Tanner Cade, Communication Services Director (tcade@mbcb.org)
Ronald Meeks, Chair & Professor of Biblical Studies, Director of Church Relations & Ministerial Recruiting (rmeeks@bmc.edu)

Pull a seat up to the table and join us in a conversation with Evan Lenow about all things Mississippi College. Hear about the new logo, Leland Speed scholarship, and much more.

Around the Corner Events:

MBCB Events: www.mbcb.org/events

Episode Links:

Mississippi College Website
Leland Speed Scholarship

Contacts:

Jon Martin, Men's Ministries Director (jmartin@mbcb.org)
Tanner Cade, Communication Services Director (tcade@mbcb.org)
Evan Lenow, Director of Church and Minister Relations and Director of Event Services at Mississippi College (elenow@mc.edu)

Pull a seat up to the table and join us in a conversation with Jonathan McKenzie, FBC Laurel Minister of Music, about all things worship ministry. We get into a conversation about planning Sunday worship, and we also get into a discussion about making worship during Christmas more engaging and intimate.

Around the Corner Events:

Lottie Moon Offering: For materials, Email wmumedia@mbcb.org or visit imb.org
Discern: January 6-7 - Register Here
State Evangelism Conference: January 29-30 - Brandon Baptist Church

Contacts:

Jon Martin, Men's Ministries Director (jmartin@mbcb.org)
Tanner Cade, Communication Services Director (tcade@mbcb.org)
Jonathan McKenzie, FBC Laurel Minister of Music (jmckenzie@fbclaurel.org)

Pull a seat up to the table and join us in a conversation with William Carey University about their new Worship Technology Degree within the Music Department. Brandon Hardin and Andrew Shelton tell us about their new facilities and equipment that is helping prepare tomorrow's leaders in church media ministries.

Around the Corner Events:

MBCB Events: www.mbcb.org/events

Links:

Conference of the Deaf Facebook Page
Deaf Ministry - Margaret Lackey Video
Example of Church Deaf Ministry - Brentwood Baptist (Nashville, TN)
Deaf Theological Center
Deaf Bible App - Iphone

Contacts:

Jon Martin, Men's Ministries Director (jmartin@mbcb.org)
Tanner Cade, Communication Services Director (tcade@mbcb.org)
Vickie Stuart, MBCB Deaf Ministry Contract Consultant (email)

Pull a seat up to the table and join us in a conversation with William Carey University about their new Worship Technology Degree within the Music Department. Brandon Hardin and Andrew Shelton tell us about their new facilities and equipment that is helping prepare tomorrow's leaders in church media ministries.

Show Links:

Worship Technology Degree
School of Music Page

Around the Corner Events:

MBCB Events: www.mbcb.org/events

Contacts:

Jon Martin, Men's Ministries Director (jmartin@mbcb.org)
Tanner Cade, Communication Services Director (tcade@mbcb.org)
Brandon Hardin, WCU Assistant Professor of Music (bhardin@wmcarey.edu)
Andrew Shelton, WCU Instructor of Music (ashelton@wmcarey.edu)

Pull a seat up to the table and join us in a conversation with Dr. Shawn Parker, Executive Director-Treasurer, as we review all of the happenings around the Annual Meeting.

Annual Meeting Links:

All Annual Meeting Videos: https://vimeo.com/showcase/mbc2022
Sexual Abuse Response Team: webpage
Second Day Bulletin: PDF
2022 Book of Reports: PDF

Around the Corner Events:

MBCB Events: www.mbcb.org/events

Contacts:

Jon Martin, Men's Ministries Director (jmartin@mbcb.org)
Tanner Cade, Communication Services Director (tcade@mbcb.org)
Dr. Shawn Parker, Executive Director-Treasurer MBCB (sparker@mbcb.org)

Pull a seat up to the table and join us in a conversation with MBCB President, Lloyd Sweatt, about our upcoming Annual Meeting. He tells us what he is most looking forward to in this year's meeting.

Around the Corner Events:

Annual Meeting - October 25-26 - FBC Jackson - bit.ly/AM2022MBCB
More Events at www.mbcb.org/events

Contacts:

Jon Martin, Men's Ministries Director (jmartin@mbcb.org)
Tanner Cade, Communication Services Director (tcade@mbcb.org)
Dr. Lloyd Sweatt, Meadowood Baptist Church - MBCB President (email)

Pull a seat up to the table and join us in a conversation with Kristopher Smith, Worship Pastor at Carterville Baptist Church AND Chairman of the MBCB Order of Business Committee. Kris walks us through each Sessions of the Annual Meeting next week. We highlight many moments you do not want to miss.

Around the Corner Events:

Annual Meeting - October 25-26 - FBC Jackson - bit.ly/AM2022MBCB
Mobile App
More Events at www.mbcb.org/events

Contacts:

Jon Martin, Men's Ministries Director (jmartin@mbcb.org)
Tanner Cade, Communication Services Director (tcade@mbcb.org)
Kristopher Smith, Carterville Baptist Church Worship Pastor and MBCB Order of Business Committee Chairman (email)

Pull a seat up to the table and join us in a conversation about everything scheduled around the Annual Meeting from sessions, exhibits, prayer rooms, and even the food. Special guest, Dwayne Parker, talks us through the Exhibit Hall area and what to expect with the theme "IMPACT Mississippi."

Around the Corner Events:

Annual Meeting - October 25-26 - FBC Jackson - bit.ly/AM2022MBCB
More Events at www.mbcb.org/events

Annual Meeting Links:

Program/Schedule
Parking Map
Annual Meeting Page: Link

Contacts:

Jon Martin, Men's Ministries Director (jmartin@mbcb.org)
Tanner Cade, Communication Services Director (tcade@mbcb.org)
Dwayne Parker, Discipleship & Sunday School Director (dparker@mbcb.org)

Pull a seat up to the table and join us in a conversation with Jamie Dew, President of New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, about Mississippi Baptists' relationship with the seminary. We hear his thoughts on some of the history of the seminary and his passion to increase the number of trained pastors. Also, we hear his excitement for #sbc23 in New Orleans this June.

Around the Corner Events:

Church Security & Safety Seminar - https://bit.ly/3eJ0eMb - 4 Locations - 10/10: Temple Baptist Church (Hattiesburg); 10/11: FBC Brookhaven; 10/12: Belden Baptist Church; 10/13: Emmanuel Baptist Church (Grenada)
Praying for America: October 19 - November 08 // 19 days of praying for our nation. bit.ly/Praying4AmericaPDF
The Guild - October 11(Columbia), October 13 (Gulfport) - Link to Register
Annual Meeting - October 25-26 - FBC Jackson - bit.ly/AM2022MBCB
More Events at www.mbcb.org/events

Podcast Discussion Links:

NOBTS website: https://nobts.edu/
Southern Baptist Convention Annual Meeting: https://sbcannualmeeting.net/

Contacts:

Jon Martin, Men's Ministries Director (jmartin@mbcb.org)
Tanner Cade, Communication Services Director (tcade@mbcb.org)
Dr. Jamie Dew, President of NOBTS (nobts.edu)

Pull a seat up to the table and join us in a conversation about numbers and statistics in the state of Mississippi led by the Director of Church Planting/Revitalization at MBCB. Hear why even the "Bible-Belt" of Mississippi needs Jesus more than ever!

Around the Corner Events:

Church Security & Safety Seminar - https://bit.ly/3eJ0eMb - 4 Locations - 10/10: Temple Baptist Church (Hattiesburg); 10/11: FBC Brookhaven; 10/12: Belden Baptist Church; 10/13: Emmanuel Baptist Church (Grenada)
Margaret Lackey State Offering: September 2022 - Find resources at margaretlackey.com
Praying for America: October 19 - November 08 // 19 days of praying for our nation. bit.ly/Praying4AmericaPDF
The Guild - October 3 (Starkville), October 4 (Cleveland), October 11(Columbia), October 13 (Gulfport) - Link to Register
Annual Meeting - October 25-26 - FBC Jackson - bit.ly/AM2022MBCB
More Events at www.mbcb.org/events

Podcast Discussion Links:

Contacts:

Jon Martin, Men's Ministries Director (jmartin@mbcb.org)
Tanner Cade, Communication Services Director (tcade@mbcb.org)
Johnny Ervin, Church Planting / Revitalization Director (jervin@mbcb.org)

Pull a seat up to the table and join us in a conversation about Broadmoor's new Shelter Initiative that directly relates to ministering to a wide range of people in a post-Roe v. Wade world.

Around the Corner Events:

Church Security & Safety Seminar - https://bit.ly/3eJ0eMb - 4 Locations - 10/10: Temple Baptist Church (Hattiesburg); 10/11: FBC Brookhaven; 10/12: Belden Baptist Church; 10/13: Emmanuel Baptist Church (Grenada)
Margaret Lackey State Offering: September 2022 - Find resources at margaretlackey.com
Praying for America: October 19 - November 08 // 19 days of praying for our nation. bit.ly/Praying4AmericaPDF
More Events at www.mbcb.org/events

Podcast Discussion Links:

July 31 Service - https://youtu.be/XRy24_jPUws?t=3352
Shelter Initiative Webpage - www.broadmoor.org/shelter

Contacts:

Jon Martin, Men's Ministries Director (jmartin@mbcb.org)
Tanner Cade, Communication Services Director (tcade@mbcb.org)
Josh Braddy, Senior Pastor at Broadmoor Baptist Church (jbraddy@broadmoor.org)

Ministry Around the State is a SIX WEEK series highlighting ministry in the areas of IMPACT Trainings in 2022. Our final episode in this series finds us in Gulfport. Hear Pastor Jimmy Stewart talk about the very unique setting of ministry along the gulf coast.

Around the Corner Events:

Church Security & Safety Seminar - https://bit.ly/3eJ0eMb - 4 Locations - 10/10: Temple Baptist Church (Hattiesburg); 10/11: FBC Brookhaven; 10/12: Belden Baptist Church; 10/13: Emmanuel Baptist Church (Grenada)
Margaret Lackey State Offering: September 2022 - Find resources at margaretlackey.com
Praying for America: October 19 - November 08 // 19 days of praying for our nation. bit.ly/Praying4AmericaPDF
More Events at www.mbcb.org/events

Contacts:

Jon Martin, Men's Ministries Director (jmartin@mbcb.org)
Tanner Cade, Communication Services Director (tcade@mbcb.org)
Jimmy Stewart, Pastor at FBC Gulfport (pastor@fbcgulfport.org)

Ministry Around the State is a SIX WEEK series highlighting ministry in the areas of IMPACT Trainings in 2022. Tupelo, MS, is our focus in this episode. Matt Powell, Senior Pastor at FBC Tupelo, teaches us a few things about NE Mississippi.

Around the Corner Events:

Church Safety for Minors Workshops: Sept 12 at Agricola BC in Lucedale and Sept 13 at Macedonia BC in Brookhaven - Register
Margaret Lackey State Offering: September 2022 - Find resources at margaretlackey.com
Praying for America: October 19 - November 08 // 19 days of praying for our nation. bit.ly/Praying4AmericaPDF
More Events at www.mbcb.org/events

Contacts:

Jon Martin, Men's Ministries Director (jmartin@mbcb.org)
Tanner Cade, Communication Services Director (tcade@mbcb.org)
Matt Powell, Senior Pastor FBC Tupelo (Matt@fbctupelo.org)

Ministry Around the State is a SIX WEEK series highlighting ministry in the areas of IMPACT Trainings in 2022. In this episode, Brad Beckwith, Lead Pastor at FBC Cleveland, discusses ministry in the Delta. Hear how the ministry approach may be different here than in other parts of the state.

Around the Corner Events:

Church Safety for Minors Workshops: Sept 12 at Agricola BC in Lucedale and Sept 13 at Macedonia BC in Brookhaven - Register
Margaret Lackey State Offering: September 2022 - Find resources at margaretlackey.com
Praying for America: October 19 - November 08 // 19 days of praying for our nation. bit.ly/Praying4AmericaPDF
More Events at www.mbcb.org/events

Contacts:

Jon Martin, Men's Ministries Director (jmartin@mbcb.org)
Tanner Cade, Communication Services Director (tcade@mbcb.org)
Brad Beckwith, Lead Pastor FBC Cleveland (brad@underthesteeple.com)

Ministry Around the State is a SIX WEEK series highlighting ministry in the areas of IMPACT Trainings in 2022. In this episode, Ben Skipper from Carterville Baptist Church talks about the uniqueness of ministry in the Pine Belt. Hear why the most positive characteristic of the area may be the biggest spiritual hurdle.

Around the Corner Events:

Church Safety for Minors Workshops: Sept 12 at Agricola BC in Lucedale and Sept 13 at Macedonia BC in Brookhaven - Register
Margaret Lackey State Offering: Many churches focus in September - margaretlackey.com
More Events at www.mbcb.org/events

Contacts:

Jon Martin, Men's Ministries Director (jmartin@mbcb.org)
Tanner Cade, Communication Services Director (tcade@mbcb.org)
Ben Skipper, Pastor - Carterville Baptist Church (ben@cbcpetal.org)

Ministry Around the State is a SIX WEEK series highlighting ministry in the areas of IMPACT Trainings in 2022. In this episode we hear from Pastor Jay Clark about their new church plant in Philadelphia called Church at the Arc. We discuss some of the surprising spiritual stats of the Neshoba County area.

Around the Corner Events:

Church Safety for Minors Workshops: Sept 12 at Agricola BC in Lucedale and Sept 13 at Macedonia BC in Brookhaven - Register
Margaret Lackey State Offering: Many churches focus in September - margaretlackey.com
More Events at www.mbcb.org/events

Contacts:

Jon Martin, Men's Ministries Director (jmartin@mbcb.org)
Tanner Cade, Communication Services Director (tcade@mbcb.org)
Jay Clark, Church at the Arc Pastor

Ministry Around the State is a SIX WEEK series highlighting ministry in the areas of IMPACT Trainings in 2022. In this episode hear from Senior Pastor, Matthew Fancher, at Country Woods Baptist Church about ministering to the community around their church.

Around the Corner Events:

Church Safety for Minors Workshops: Sept 12 at Agricola BC in Lucedale and Sept 13 at Macedonia BC in Brookhaven - Register
Margaret Lackey State Offering: Many churches focus in September - margaretlackey.com
More Events at www.mbcb.org/events

Christian Action Commission Website: christianaction.com

Contacts:

Jon Martin, Men's Ministries Director (jmartin@mbcb.org)
Tanner Cade, Communication Services Director (tcade@mbcb.org)
Matthew Fancher, Senior Pastor at Country Woods Baptist Church (matthew@countrywoods.net)

Pull a seat up to the table and join us in a conversation about living in a post Roe world with Kenny Digby, Christian Action Commission Executive Director. Hear ways your church can make a difference in your community and our state to care for our children.

Around the Corner Events:

Starting Aug 4: Impact Trainings - 6 Nights/6 Locations - https://bit.ly/IMPACTtrainingReg
Church Safety for Minors Workshops: Sept 12 at Agricola BC in Lucedale and Sept 13 at Macedonia BC in Brookhaven - Register
Margaret Lackey State Offering: Many churches focus in September - margaretlackey.com
More Events at www.mbcb.org/events

Christian Action Commission Website: christianaction.com

Contacts:

Jon Martin, Men's Ministries Director (jmartin@mbcb.org)
Tanner Cade, Communication Services Director (tcade@mbcb.org)
Kenny Digby, Christian Action Commission Executive Director (kdigby@christianaction.com)

Pull a seat up to the table and join us in a conversation about bringing Summer time ministry to a whole new level. Scott Fortenberry talks about how renovating a pool has further established their ministry in Midtown Jackson at Soul City Church.

Around the Corner Events:

Starting Aug 4: Impact Trainings - 6 Nights/6 Locations - https://bit.ly/IMPACTtrainingReg
Summer Literacy Missions Conference: July 28-30 at Garaywa Camp - Link
Annual Meeting: October 25-26 at FBC Jackson - more information coming soon
More Events at www.mbcb.org/events

Pool/Baptism News Broadcast:

WLBT: https://www.wlbt.com/2022/07/18/midtown-pool-jackson-reopens-first-time-8-years/
WJTV: https://www.wjtv.com/news/local-news/reopening-held-for-benjamin-brown-community-pool/
WAPT: https://www.wapt.com/article/jackson-public-pool-reopens-after-closing-for-8-years/40635956

Contacts:

Jon Martin, Men's Ministries Director (jmartin@mbcb.org)
Tanner Cade, Communication Services Director (tcade@mbcb.org)
Scott Fortenberry, Pastor of Soul City Church (www.soulcityjackson.com)

Pull a seat up to the table and join us in a conversation about ministering to students in today's world. Hear from FBC Clinton's Student Minister, Nathan Ball, about the ever changing spiritual needs of students. Also, he talks about how Super Summer directly impacts student ministries across the state.

Around the Corner Events:

July 21-22: Mississippi Worship & Media Conference - FBC Laurel - https://bit.ly/MWMC2022
Starting Aug 4: Impact Trainings - 6 Nights/6 Locations - https://bit.ly/IMPACTtrainingReg
More Events at www.mbcb.org/events

Super Summer Website: www.mssupersummer.com

Contacts:

Jon Martin, Men's Ministries Director (jmartin@mbcb.org)
Tanner Cade, Communication Services Director (tcade@mbcb.org)
Nathan Ball, FBC Clinton Minister of Students (nathan.ball@fbcclinton.org)

Pull a seat up to the table and join us in a conversation talking through what transpired in Anaheim, CA, at the SBC Annual Meeting. Hear Dr. Parker speak to some of the major outcomes from this year's meeting.

Around the Corner Events:

June 21-25: HeartSong - William Carey University - https://bit.ly/HeartSongMBCB
July 11-15: Super Summer - Mississippi College - https://www.mssupersummer.com/
July 21-22: Mississippi Worship & Media Conference - FBC Laurel - https://bit.ly/MWMC2022
More Events at www.mbcb.org/events

SBC Annual Meeting links:

Tuesday's Bulletin
Wednesday's Bulletin
Resolutions
Link to SBC Annual Meeting 2023: sbcannualmeeting.net/events/

Contacts:

Jon Martin, Men's Ministries Director (jmartin@mbcb.org)
Tanner Cade, Communication Services Director (tcade@mbcb.org)
Shawn Parker, Executive Director-Treasurer (sparker@mbcb.org)

Pull a seat up to the table and join us in a conversation with Dr. Shawn Parker as we talk through the Annual Meeting in Anaheim, California, next week. Hear insights into specific moments to pay attention to during the two day meeting, and find out if the SBC has ever met in our Magnolia State.

Around the Corner Events:

June 14 - Mississippi Baptist Fellowship - SBC Annual Meeting - Tuesday 7:30p.m.-9:00p.m. - Anaheim Convention Center Room 304B
June 21-25: HeartSong - William Carey University - https://bit.ly/HeartSongMBCB
July 11-15: Super Summer - Mississippi College - https://www.mssupersummer.com/
July 21-22: Mississippi Worship & Media Conference - FBC Laurel - https://bit.ly/MWMC2022
More Events at www.mbcb.org/events

Link to SBC Annual Meeting Schedule: sbcannualmeeting.net/events/

Contacts:

Jon Martin, Men's Ministries Director (jmartin@mbcb.org)
Tanner Cade, Communication Services Director (tcade@mbcb.org)
Shawn Parker, Executive Director-Treasurer (sparker@mbcb.org)

Pull a seat up to the table and join us in a conversation with Brad Eubank about the report released by the SBC Sexual Abuse Task Force from Guidepost Solutions. Brad discusses some eye-opening thoughts on how we can receive the information and how he believes God is moving us forward into the days ahead.

Around the Corner Events:

June 14 - Mississippi Baptist Fellowship - SBC Annual Meeting - Tuesday 7:30p.m.-9:00p.m. - Anaheim Convention Center Room 304B
June 21-25: HeartSong - William Carey University - https://bit.ly/HeartSongMBCB
July 11-15: Super Summer - Mississippi College - https://www.mssupersummer.com/
July 21-22: Mississippi Worship & Media Conference - FBC Laurel - https://bit.ly/MWMC2022
Sept. 12 & 13: Church Safety for Minors Workshop: September 12 at Agricola Baptist Church (Lucedale); September 13 at Macedonia Baptist Church (Brookhaven)
More Events at www.mbcb.org/events

Link to Dr. Parker's Statement on Monday, May 23: https://bit.ly/BaptistRecord052322

Contacts:

Jon Martin, Men's Ministries Director (jmartin@mbcb.org)
Tanner Cade, Communication Services Director (tcade@mbcb.org)
Brad Eubank, Pastor at FBC Petal (brad@petalfbc.com)

Pull a seat up to the table and join us in a conversation with Tom Prather talking about the long history of ministry through The Baptist Children's Village across Mississippi. Also, hear how the Governor, Tate Reeves, has recently recognized the ministry.

Around the Corner Events:

May 20-21: Financial Leaders Training - https://bit.ly/Financial2022
Synchrony Events - https://bit.ly/3E06nMx
May 19: Senior Adult Day Retreat: Salem Heights Baptist Church (Laurel)
July 21-22: Mississippi Worship & Media Conference - FBC Laurel - https://bit.ly/MWMC2022
More Events at www.mbcb.org/events

The Baptist Children's Village Website - Link

Contacts:

Jon Martin, Men's Ministries Director (jmartin@mbcb.org)
Tanner Cade, Communication Services Director (tcade@mbcb.org)
Dr. Tom Prather, Director of Convention Relations Minister to The Baptist Children's Village (tprather@bcvms.com)

Pull a seat up to the table and join us in a conversation with Lloyd Sweatt (Pastor at Meadowood Baptist Church) talks about longevity at the pulpit, ministry in Amory, and looking ahead to the 2022 Convention.

Around the Corner Events:

May 05: National Day of Prayer - https://bit.ly/2022NationalPrayer
May 20-21: Financial Leaders Training - https://bit.ly/Financial2022
Synchrony Events - 4 Locations: May 12 - FBC Raymond; May 14 - FBC Oxford; May 16 - FBC Cleveland; and Sept 10 - Temple Baptist in Hattiesburg. - https://bit.ly/3E06nMx
Senior Adult Day Retreats: 2 Days: May 17 - Fairview Baptist Church (Columbus) ; May 19 - Salem Heights Baptist Church (Laurel)
More Events at www.mbcb.org/events

Contacts:

Jon Martin, Men's Ministries Director (jmartin@mbcb.org)
Tanner Cade, Communication Services Director (tcade@mbcb.org)
Dr. Lloyd Sweatt, Pastor Meadowood Baptist Church (Amory) (lloydmbc@gmail.com)

Pull a seat up to the table and join us in a conversation with Josh Poore (Harrisburg Baptist Church Communications Director) about the need to incorporate communication strategies in the local church.

Around the Corner Events:

May 05: National Day of Prayer - https://bit.ly/2022NationalPrayer
May 20-21: Financial Leaders Training - https://bit.ly/Financial2022
Synchrony Events - 4 Locations: May 12 - FBC Raymond; May 14 - FBC Oxford; May 16 - FBC Cleveland; and Sept 10 - Temple Baptist in Hattiesburg. - https://bit.ly/3E06nMx
More Events at www.mbcb.org/events

Contacts:

Jon Martin, Men's Ministries Director (jmartin@mbcb.org)
Tanner Cade, Communication Services Director (tcade@mbcb.org)
Josh Poore, Communications Director at Harrisburg Baptist Church (Tupelo) (jpoore@harrisburgonline.org)

Pull a seat up to the table and join us in a conversation with Sam Ivy about ministry at the Baptist Student Union and Spring Break Missions.

Around the Corner Events:

April 18-20: Preaching Conference - https://bit.ly/Preaching2022
May 05: National Day of Prayer - https://bit.ly/2022NationalPrayer
May 20-21: Financial Leaders Training - https://bit.ly/Financial2022
More Events at www.mbcb.org/events

Contacts:

Jon Martin, Men's Ministries Director (jmartin@mbcb.org)
Tanner Cade, Communication Services Director (tcade@mbcb.org)
Sam Ivy, Director at MUW BSU (slivy3652@gmail.com)

Pull a seat up to the table and join us in a conversation with John Allen May, Eastpoint Church, about planting church in Mississippi.

Around the Corner Events:

March 28 & 29: Church Safety for Minors Workshop: March 28 at Fairview Baptist Church (https://bit.ly/3Kjp9RA) and March 29 at FBC Nesbit (https://bit.ly/3fXCCRe)
More Events at www.mbcb.org/events

Contacts:

Jon Martin, Men's Ministries Director (jmartin@mbcb.org)
Tanner Cade, Communication Services Director (tcade@mbcb.org)
John Allen May, Pastor at Eastpoint Church (johnallen@eastpointdesoto.org)

Pull a seat up to the table and join us in a conversation with Mike Ray, Missions Mobilization Director, about his time living in Ukraine as well as the current crisis.

Around the Corner Events:

March 28 & 29: Church Safety for Minors Workshop: March 28 at Fairview Baptist Church (https://bit.ly/3Kjp9RA) and March 29 at FBC Nesbit (https://www.mbcb.org/event/church-safety-for-minors-workshop-fbc-nesbit-hernando/)
More Events at www.mbcb.org/events

Contacts:

Jon Martin, Men's Ministries Director (jmartin@mbcb.org)
Tanner Cade, Communication Services Director (tcade@mbcb.org)
Mike Ray, Missions Mobilization Director (mray@mbcb.org)

Ukraine Relief Efforts:

IMB/Send Relief - https://bit.ly/UkraineIMB
Link to Baptist Record article including ways to give: https://bit.ly/36XqY7F

Pull a seat up to the table and join us in a conversation with Lowell Walker, Consultant/Coordinator for African-American Ministries, about Multicultural Ministry in Mississippi.

Around the Corner Events:

February 25-26: DISCERN 2022: https://www.mbcb.org/event/discern-2022/
February 26: Synchrony: https://bit.ly/3zJWBMi
March 28 & 29: Church Safety for Minors Workshop: March 28 at Fairview Baptist Church (https://bit.ly/3Kjp9RA) and March 29 at FBC Nesbit (https://www.mbcb.org/event/church-safety-for-minors-workshop-fbc-nesbit-hernando/)
More Events at www.mbcb.org/events

Contacts:

Jon Martin, Men's Ministries Director (jmartin@mbcb.org)
Tanner Cade, Communication Services Director (tcade@mbcb.org)
Lowell Walker, Consultant/Coordinator for African-American Ministries (psmith@mbcb.org)

Pull a seat up to the table and join us in a conversation with Hubert Yates, Disaster Relief Director, about the ministry of DR in the state of Mississippi.

Around the Corner Events:

February 25-26: DISCERN 2022: https://www.mbcb.org/event/discern-2022/
February 26: Synchrony: https://bit.ly/3zJWBMi
March 28 & 29: Church Safety for Minors Workshop: March 28 at Fairview Baptist Church (https://bit.ly/3Kjp9RA) and March 29 at FBC Nesbit (https://www.mbcb.org/event/church-safety-for-minors-workshop-fbc-nesbit-hernando/)
More Events at www.mbcb.org/events

Contacts:

Jon Martin, Men's Ministries Director (jmartin@mbcb.org)
Tanner Cade, Communication Services Director (tcade@mbcb.org)
Hubert Yates, Disaster Relief Director (hyates@mbcb.org)

Disaster Relief Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/mississippibaptistdisasterrelief

Pull a seat up to the table and join us in a conversation with Dr. Michael Lee, Chief Strategic Officer, about Mississippi Baptist partnering together.

Around the Corner Events:

January 28-29: Let's Go event at FBC Pascagoula with Paul Chitwood, IMB President: https://bit.ly/32ZKONs
January 30-31: State Evangelism Conference at Northcrest Baptist Church: https://bit.ly/3zC3rDl
February 25-26: DISCERN 2022: https://www.mbcb.org/event/discern-2022/
February 26: Synchrony: https://bit.ly/3zJWBMi
March 28 & 29: Church Safety for Minors Workshop: March 28 at Fairview Baptist Church (https://bit.ly/3Kjp9RA) and March 29 at FBC Nesbit (https://www.mbcb.org/event/church-safety-for-minors-workshop-fbc-nesbit-hernando/)
More Events at www.mbcb.org/events

Contacts:

Jon Martin, Men's Ministries Director (jmartin@mbcb.org)
Tanner Cade, Communication Services Director (tcade@mbcb.org)
Dr. Michael Lee, Chief Strategic Officer (mlee@mbcb.org)

Pull a seat up to the table and join us in a conversation about Mississippi Baptist mission and vision. Executive Director-Treasurer, Dr. Shawn Parker, joins us to talk about the vision for the state and his observations around the state.

Around the Corner Events:

January 28-29: Let's Go event at FBC Pascagoula with Paul Chitwood, IMB President: https://bit.ly/32ZKONs
January 30-31: State Evangelism Conference at Northcrest Baptist Church: https://bit.ly/3zC3rDl

Co-Host: Jon Martin, Men's Ministries Director, and Tanner Cade, Communication Services Director.

The table is getting screwed together. The chairs are finally holding our weight. Take in this first "pilot" episode from Jon Martin (Men's Ministries Director), Dwayne Parker (Discipleship Director), and Tanner Cade (Communication Services Director).

More to come in 2022!