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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 - [email protected]
• Tanner Cade, Communication Services Director - [email protected]

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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 - [email protected]
• Tanner Cade, Communication Services Director - [email protected]

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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 - [email protected]
• Tanner Cade, Communication Services Director - [email protected]

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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 - [email protected]
• Tanner Cade, Communication Services Director - [email protected]

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 - [email protected]
• Tanner Cade, Communication Services Director - [email protected]

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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 - [email protected]
• Tanner Cade, Communication Services Director - [email protected]

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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 - [email protected]
• Tanner Cade, Communication Services Director - [email protected]

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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 - [email protected]
• Tanner Cade, Communication Services Director - [email protected]

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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 - [email protected]
• Tanner Cade, Communication Services Director - [email protected]

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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 - [email protected]
• Tanner Cade, Communication Services Director - [email protected]