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