Mississippi Baptist - Around the Table

Send us a textPull 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/eventsJanuary 11: DISCERNJanuary 16: Small Church Youth Ministry Workshop - Crystal SpringsJanuary 21-23: Vision Journey (Phoenix)January 26-27: State Evangelism Conference - BrandonJanuary 31-February 8: Dixie National Rodeo Ministry February 1: Together for the Nations - IMB Event at FBC MadisonContacts: Jon Martin, Chief Strategy Officer - jmartin@mbcb.orgTanner Cade, Communication Services Director - tcade@mbcb.org

Send us a textPull 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/eventsJanuary 11: DISCERNJanuary 16: Small Church Youth Ministry Workshop - Crystal SpringsJanuary 21-23: Vision Journey (Phoenix)January 26-27: State Evangelism Conference - BrandonJanuary 31-February 8: Dixie National Rodeo Ministry February 1: Together for the Nations - IMB Event at FBC MadisonContacts: Jon Martin, Chief Strategy Officer - jmartin@mbcb.orgTanner Cade, Communication Services Director - tcade@mbcb.orgUpcoming 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 10Connection Meetings: Germany Connection meetings Feb 11-13Tuesday, Feb 11 @ Gulf Coast AssnWednesday, Feb 12 @ The Exchange Church in PearlThursday, Feb 13 @ West Heights BC in Pontotoc

Send us a textPull 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/eventsJanuary 11: DISCERNJanuary 16: Small Church Youth Ministry Workshop - Crystal SpringsJanuary 21-23: Vision Journey (Phoenix)January 26-27: State Evangelism Conference - BrandonJanuary 31-February 8: Dixie National Rodeo Ministry February 1: Together for the Nations - IMB Event at FBC MadisonContacts: Jon Martin, Chief Strategy Officer - jmartin@mbcb.orgTanner Cade, Communication Services Director - tcade@mbcb.org

Send us a textPull 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 BulletinSecond Day BulletinAnnual Meeting Recordings2024 Book of ReportsAround the Corner Events: All Events: mbcb.org/eventsNovember 14: Small Church Youth Ministry Workshop - SeminaryJanuary 26-27: State Evangelism Conference - BrandonContacts: Jon Martin, Chief Strategy Officer - jmartin@mbcb.orgTanner Cade, Communication Services Director - tcade@mbcb.org

Send us a textPull 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 BulletinSecond Day BulletinAnnual Meeting Recordings2024 Book of ReportsAround the Corner Events: All Events: mbcb.org/eventsNovember 7: Small Church Youth Ministry Workshop - Bay SpringsNovember 11-13: Student Ministers' RetreatNovember 14: Small Church Youth Ministry Workshop - SeminaryJanuary 26-27: State Evangelism Conference - BrandonContacts: Jon Martin, Chief Strategy Officer - jmartin@mbcb.orgTanner Cade, Communication Services Director - tcade@mbcb.org

Send us a textPull 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 BulletinSecond Day BulletinAnnual Meeting Recordings2024 Book of ReportsAround the Corner Events: All Events: mbcb.org/eventsNovember 4-6: KidMin RetreatNovember 7: Small Church Youth Ministry Workshop - Bay SpringsNovember 11-13: Student Ministers' RetreatNovember 14: Small Church Youth Ministry Workshop - SeminaryContacts: Jon Martin, Chief Strategy Officer - jmartin@mbcb.orgTanner Cade, Communication Services Director - tcade@mbcb.org

Send us a textPull 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 BulletinTimes to KnowExhibitors ListParking MapPastors’ Conference Information2024 Book of ReportsMBCB Mobile AppTop 10 List (Article)Around the Corner Events: All Events: mbcb.org/eventsOctober 17: Small Church Youth Ministry Workshop - KosciuskoOctober 24: Small Church Youth Ministry Workshop - WigginsOctober 25-27: Conference of the Deaf - Timber Creek CampOctober 28: Mississippi Baptist Pastors' Conference - JacksonOctober 28: Ministry Wives Conference - JacksonOctober 29-30: Mississippi Baptist Convention Annual Meeting - JacksonNovember 4-6: KidMin RetreatNovember 7: Small Church Youth Ministry Workshop - Bay SpringsNovember 11-13: Student Ministers' RetreatNovember 14: Small Church Youth Ministry Workshop - SeminaryContacts: Jon Martin, Chief Strategy Officer - jmartin@mbcb.orgTanner Cade, Communication Services Director - tcade@mbcb.org

Send us a textPull 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 KnowExhibitors ListParking MapPastors’ Conference Information2024 Book of ReportsMBCB Mobile AppTop 10 List (Article)Around the Corner Events: All Events: mbcb.org/eventsOctober 17: Small Church Youth Ministry Workshop - KosciuskoOctober 24: Small Church Youth Ministry Workshop - WigginsOctober 25-27: Conference of the Deaf - Timber Creek CampOctober 28: Mississippi Baptist Pastors' Conference - JacksonOctober 28: Ministry Wives Conference - JacksonOctober 29-30: Mississippi Baptist Convention Annual Meeting - JacksonNovember 4-6: KidMin RetreatNovember 7: Small Church Youth Ministry Workshop - Bay SpringsNovember 11-13: Student Ministers' RetreatNovember 14: Small Church Youth Ministry Workshop - SeminaryContacts: Jon Martin, Chief Strategy Officer - jmartin@mbcb.orgTanner Cade, Communication Services Director - tcade@mbcb.org

Send us a textPull 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/eventsOctober 03-14: State Fair EvangelismOctober 17: Small Church Youth Ministry Workshop - KosciuskoOctober 24: Small Church Youth Ministry Workshop - WigginsOctober 25-27: Conference of the Deaf - Timber Creek CampOctober 28: Mississippi Baptist Pastors' Conference - JacksonOctober 28: Ministry Wives Conference - JacksonOctober 29-30: Mississippi Baptist Convention Annual Meeting - JacksonNovember 4-6: KidMin RetreatNovember 7: Small Church Youth Ministry Workshop - Bay SpringsNovember 11-13: Student Ministers' RetreatNovember 14: Small Church Youth Ministry Workshop - SeminaryContacts: Jon Martin, Chief Strategy Officer - jmartin@mbcb.orgTanner Cade, Communication Services Director - tcade@mbcb.org

Send us a textPull 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 NationsBecoming a missionary - imb.org/goAround the Corner Events: All Events: mbcb.org/eventsOctober 02: Renewing the Church Summit - BrandonOctober 03-14: State Fair EvangelismOctober 17: Small Church Youth Ministry Workshop - KosciuskoOctober 24: Small Church Youth Ministry Workshop - WigginsOctober 25-27: Conference of the Deaf - Timber Creek CampOctober 28: Mississippi Baptist Pastors' Conference - JacksonOctober 28: Ministry Wives Conference - JacksonOctober 29-30: Mississippi Baptist Convention Annual Meeting - JacksonNovember 4-6: KidMin RetreatNovember 7: Small Church Youth Ministry Workshop - Bay SpringsNovember 11-13: Student Ministers' RetreatNovember 14: Small Church Youth Ministry Workshop - SeminaryContacts: Jon Martin, Chief Strategy Officer - jmartin@mbcb.orgTanner Cade, Communication Services Director - tcade@mbcb.org

Send us a textPull 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/eventsSeptember 25-26: New Orleans Vision JourneySeptember 30: Renewing the Church Summit - TupeloOctober 01: Renewing the Church Summit - HattiesburgOctober 02: Renewing the Church Summit - BrandonOctober 03-14: State Fair EvangelismOctober 17: Small Church Youth Ministry Workshop - KosciuskoOctober 24: Small Church Youth Ministry Workshop - WigginsOctober 25-27: Conference of the Deaf - Timber Creek CampOctober 28: Mississippi Baptist Pastors' Conference - JacksonOctober 28: Ministry Wives Conference - JacksonOctober 29-30: Mississippi Baptist Convention Annual Meeting - JacksonNovember 4-6: KidMin RetreatNovember 7: Small Church Youth Ministry Workshop - Bay SpringsNovember 11-13: Student Ministers' RetreatNovember 14: Small Church Youth Ministry Workshop - SeminaryContacts: Jon Martin, Chief Strategy Officer - jmartin@mbcb.orgTanner Cade, Communication Services Director - tcade@mbcb.org

Send us a textPull 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/eventsSeptember 19: Synchrony - SummitSeptember 21: Young Musicians Honor Choir Concert - FlorenceSeptember 25-26: New Orleans Vision JourneySeptember 30: Renewing the Church Summit - TupeloOctober 01: Renewing the Church Summit - HattiesburgOctober 02: Renewing the Church Summit - BrandonOctober 03-14: State Fair EvangelismOctober 17: Small Church Youth Ministry Workshop - KosciuskoOctober 24: Small Church Youth Ministry Workshop - WigginsOctober 25-27: Conference of the Deaf - Timber Creek CampOctober 28: Mississippi Baptist Pastors' Conference - JacksonOctober 28: Ministry Wives Conference - JacksonOctober 29-30: Mississippi Baptist Convention Annual Meeting - JacksonContacts: Jon Martin, Chief Strategy Officer - jmartin@mbcb.orgTanner Cade, Communication Services Director - tcade@mbcb.org

Send us a textPull 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/eventsSeptember 12: Small Church Youth Ministry Workshop - TupeloSeptember 19: Synchrony - SummitSeptember 21: Young Musicians Honor Choir Concert - FlorenceSeptember 25-26: New Orleans Vision JourneySeptember 30: Renewing the Church Summit - TupeloOctober 01: Renewing the Church Summit - HattiesburgOctober 02: Renewing the Church Summit - BrandonOctober 03-14: State Fair EvangelismOctober 17: Small Church Youth Ministry Workshop - KosciuskoOctober 24: Small Church Youth Ministry Workshop - WigginsOctober 25-27: Conference of the Deaf - Timber Creek CampOctober 28: Mississippi Baptist Pastors' Conference - JacksonOctober 28: Ministry Wives Conference - JacksonOctober 29-30: Mississippi Baptist Convention Annual Meeting - JacksonContacts: Jon Martin, Chief Strategy Officer - jmartin@mbcb.orgTanner Cade, Communication Services Director - tcade@mbcb.org

Send us a textPull 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/eventsSeptember 12: Small Church Youth Ministry Workshop - TupeloSeptember 19: Synchrony - SummitSeptember 21: Young Musicians Honor Choir Concert - FlorenceSeptember 25-26: New Orleans Vision JourneySeptember 30: Renewing the Church Summit - TupeloOctober 01: Renewing the Church Summit - HattiesburgOctober 02: Renewing the Church Summit - BrandonOctober 03-14: State Fair EvangelismOctober 17: Small Church Youth Ministry Workshop - KosciuskoOctober 24: Small Church Youth Ministry Workshop - WigginsOctober 25-27: Conference of the Deaf - Timber Creek CampOctober 28: Mississippi Baptist Pastors' Conference - JacksonOctober 28: Ministry Wives Conference - JacksonOctober 29-30: Mississippi Baptist Convention Annual Meeting - JacksonContacts: Jon Martin, Chief Strategy Officer - jmartin@mbcb.orgTanner Cade, Communication Services Director - tcade@mbcb.org

Send us a textPull 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/eventsSeptember 12: Small Church Youth Ministry Workshop - TupeloSeptember 19: Synchrony - SummitSeptember 21: Young Musicians Honor Choir Concert - FlorenceSeptember 25-26: New Orleans Vision JourneySeptember 30: Renewing the Church Summit - TupeloOctober 01: Renewing the Church Summit - HattiesburgOctober 02: Renewing the Church Summit - BrandonOctober 03-14: State Fair EvangelismOctober 17: Small Church Youth Ministry Workshop - KosciuskoOctober 24: Small Church Youth Ministry Workshop - WigginsOctober 25-27: Conference of the Deaf - Timber Creek CampOctober 28: Mississippi Baptist Pastors' Conference - JacksonOctober 28: Ministry Wives Conference - JacksonOctober 29-30: Mississippi Baptist Convention Annual Meeting - JacksonContacts: Jon Martin, Chief Strategy Officer - jmartin@mbcb.orgTanner Cade, Communication Services Director - tcade@mbcb.org

Send us a textPull 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/eventsAugust 20: Impact Training - HattiesburgSeptember 12: Small Church Youth Ministry Workshop - TupeloSeptember 19: Synchrony - SummitSeptember 21: Young Musicians Honor Choir Concert - FlorenceSeptember 25-26: New Orleans Vision JourneySeptember 30: Renewing the Church Summit - TupeloOctober 1: Renewing the Church Summit - HattiesburgOctober 2: Renewing the Church Summit - BrandonContacts: Jon Martin, Chief Strategy Officer - jmartin@mbcb.orgTanner Cade, Communication Services Director - tcade@mbcb.org

Send us a textPull 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/eventsAugust 13: Impact Training - Hernando August 16-17: Equipping LeadersAugust 19: Impact Training - GulfportAugust 20: Impact Training - HattiesburgSeptember 12: Small Church Youth Ministry Workshop - TupeloSeptember 19: Synchrony - SummitSeptember 21: Young Musicians Honor Choir Concert - FlorenceSeptember 25-26: New Orleans Vision JourneySeptember 30: Renewing the Church Summit - TupeloOctober 1: Renewing the Church Summit - HattiesburgOctober 2: Renewing the Church Summit - BrandonContacts: Jon Martin, Chief Strategy Officer - jmartin@mbcb.orgTanner Cade, Communication Services Director - tcade@mbcb.org

Send us a textPull 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/eventsAugust 8: Impact Training - ColumbusAugust 12: Impact Training - ClintonAugust 13: Impact Training - Hernando August 16-17: Equipping LeadersAugust 19: Impact Training - GulfportAugust 20: Impact Training - HattiesburgSeptember 12: Small Church Youth Ministry Workshop - TupeloSeptember 19: Synchrony - SummitSeptember 21: Young Musicians Honor Choir Concert - FlorenceSeptember 25-26: New Orleans Vision JourneySeptember 30: Renewing the Church Summit - TupeloOctober 1: Renewing the Church Summit - HattiesburgOctober 2: Renewing the Church Summit - BrandonContacts: Jon Martin, Chief Strategy Officer - jmartin@mbcb.orgTanner Cade, Communication Services Director - tcade@mbcb.org

Send us a textPull 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/eventsAugust 8: Impact Training - ColumbusAugust 12: Impact Training - ClintonAugust 13: Impact Training - Hernando August 16-17: Equipping LeadersAugust 19: Impact Training - GulfportAugust 20: Impact Training - HattiesburgSeptember 12: Small Church Youth Ministry Workshop - TupeloSeptember 19: Synchrony - SummitSeptember 21: Young Musicians Honor Choir Concert - FlorenceSeptember 25-26: New Orleans Vision JourneySeptember 30: Renewing the Church Summit - TupeloContacts: Jon Martin, Chief Strategy Officer - jmartin@mbcb.orgTanner Cade, Communication Services Director - tcade@mbcb.org

Send us a textPull 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.eduhttps://www.nobts.edu/Music/default.htmlAround the Corner Events: All Events: mbcb.org/eventsJuly 25: Mississippi Worship and Media Conference August 8: Impact Training - ColumbusAugust 12: Impact Training - ClintonAugust 13: Impact Training - Hernando August 16-17: Equipping LeadersAugust 19: Impact Training - GulfportAugust 20: Impact Training - HattiesburgContacts: Jon Martin, Chief Strategy Officer - jmartin@mbcb.orgTanner Cade, Communication Services Director - tcade@mbcb.org