Mississippi Baptist - Around the Table

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/eventsApril 16: State Preaching Conference - Clinton, MSApril 17: State Preaching Conference - William Carey UniversityApril 26: African American Leadership Retreat - JacksonMay 7: Senior Adult Choir Festival May 14: Church Safety for Minors Workshop - ByramMay 17: Church Financial Leaders Seminar - GaraywaJune 10: Mississippi Baptist Fellowship (SBC at Indy)Contacts: Jon Martin, Chief Strategy Officer - jmartin@mbcb.orgTanner 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.  LinksLink to Ministerial Education webpage: https://mbcb.org/ministry/board-of-ministerial-education/Around the Corner Events: All Events: mbcb.org/eventsApril 16: State Preaching Conference - Clinton, MSApril 17: State Preaching Conference - William Carey UniversityApril 26: African American Leadership Retreat - JacksonMay 7: Senior Adult Choir Festival May 14: Church Safety for Minors Workshop - ByramMay 17: Church Financial Leaders Seminar - GaraywaJune 10: Mississippi Baptist Fellowship (SBC at Indy)Contacts: Jon Martin, Chief Strategy Officer - jmartin@mbcb.orgTanner 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.LinksBaptist Children's Village websiteAround the Corner Events: All Events: mbcb.org/eventsApril 15: State Preaching Conference - Blue Mountain Christian University April 16: State Preaching Conference - Clinton, MSApril 17: State Preaching Conference - William Carey UniversityApril 26: African American Leadership Retreat - JacksonMay 7: Senior Adult Choir Festival May 14: Church Safety for Minors Workshop - ByramMay 17: Church Financial Leaders Seminar - GaraywaContacts: Jon Martin, Chief Strategy Officer - jmartin@mbcb.orgTanner 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/eventsApril 6: Disaster Relief Training - Emmanuel BC, GrenadaApril 7: Baptism SundayApril 15: State Preaching Conference - Blue Mountain Christian University April 16: State Preaching Conference - Clinton, MSApril 17: State Preaching Conference - William Carey UniversityApril 26: African American Leadership Retreat - JacksonMay 7: Senior Adult Choir Festival May 14: Church Safety for Minors Workshop - ByramContacts: Jon Martin, Chief Strategy Officer - jmartin@mbcb.orgTanner Cade, Communication Services Director - tcade@mbcb.orgTim 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/eventsApril 6: Disaster Relief Training - Emmanuel BC, GrenadaApril 7: Baptism SundayApril 15: State Preaching Conference - Blue Mountain Christian University April 16: State Preaching Conference - Clinton, MSApril 17: State Preaching Conference - William Carey UniversityApril 26: African American Leadership Retreat - JacksonMay 7: Senior Adult Choir Festival Contacts: Jon Martin, Chief Strategy Officer - jmartin@mbcb.orgTanner 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/eventsMarch 23: Disaster Relief Training - ColumbusApril 6: Disaster Relief Training - Emmanuel BC, GrenadaApril 7: Baptism SundayApril 15: State Preaching Conference - Blue Mountain Christian University April 16: State Preaching Conference - Clinton, MSApril 17: State Preaching Conference - William Carey UniversityContacts: Jon Martin, Chief Strategy Officer - jmartin@mbcb.orgTanner Cade, Communication Services Director - tcade@mbcb.orgSam 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/eventsMarch 18-19: Ministry Assistants Conference and TrainingMarch 23: Disaster Relief Training - ColumbusApril 6: Disaster Relief Training - Emmanuel BC, GrenadaApril 7: Baptism SundayApril 15: State Preaching Conference - Blue Mountain Christian University April 16: State Preaching Conference - Clinton, MSApril 17: State Preaching Conference - William Carey UniversityContacts: Jon Martin, Chief Strategy Officer - jmartin@mbcb.orgTanner Cade, Communication Services Director - tcade@mbcb.orgBrian 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 - AmazonAround the Corner Events: All Events: mbcb.org/eventsMarch 7: Small Church Youth Ministry Workshop - DrewMarch 8-9: KidMin Tool BinMarch 9: Disaster Relief Training - FBC Yazoo CityMarch 11: Senior Adult Leadership TrainingMarch 18-19: Ministry Assistants Conference and TrainingMarch 23: Disaster Relief Training - ColumbusApril 6: Disaster Relief Training - Emmanuel BC, GrenadaApril 7: Baptism SundayApril 15: State Preaching Conference - Blue Mountain Christian University April 16: State Preaching Conference - Clinton, MSApril 17: State Preaching Conference - William Carey UniversityContacts: Jon Martin, Chief Strategy Officer - jmartin@mbcb.orgTanner Cade, Communication Services Director - tcade@mbcb.orgDon 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 Association9:03 - 9:38: Justin Anderson; FBC Picayune9:38 - 10:53: Jonathan Guerry; Heucks Retreat Baptist Church11:59 - 12:37: Lee Davis; King's Church (Planter) / MultiplyPHXAround the Corner Events: All Events: mbcb.org/eventsMarch 5-7: Knoxville Vision JourneyMarch 7: Small Church Youth Ministry Workshop - DrewMarch 8-9: KidMin Tool BinMarch 9: Disaster Relief Training - FBC Yazoo CityMarch 11: Senior Adult Leadership TrainingMarch 18-19: Ministry Assistants Conference and TrainingMarch 23: Disaster Relief Training - ColumbusApril 6: Disaster Relief Training - Emmanuel BC, GrenadaApril 7: Baptism SundayApril 15: State Preaching Conference - Blue Mountain Christian University April 16: State Preaching Conference - Clinton, MSApril 17: State Preaching Conference - William Carey UniversityContacts: Jon Martin, Chief Strategy Officer - jmartin@mbcb.orgTanner Cade, Communication Services Director - tcade@mbcb.orgChad 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 JourneySENT: A 21 Day Journey of Prayer and FastingAround the Corner Events: All Events: mbcb.org/eventsFebruary 19: Synchrony for Smaller ChurchesFebruary 20-22: Vision Journey - PhoenixFebruary 20: Synchrony - TupeloFebruary 22: Small Church Youth Ministry Workshop - BrookhavenFebruary 23-24: BSU Spring ConferenceFebruary 24: Disaster Relief Training - UnionMarch 5-7: Knoxville Vision JourneyMarch 7: Small Church Youth Ministry Workshop - DrewMarch 8-9: KidMin Tool BinMarch 9: Disaster Relief Training - FBC Yazoo CityMarch 11: Senior Adult Leadership TrainingMarch 18-19: Ministry Assistants Conference and TrainingMarch 23: Disaster Relief Training - ColumbusApril 6: Disaster Relief Training - Emmanuel BC, GrenadaApril 7: Baptism SundayApril 15: State Preaching Conference - Blue Mountain Christian University April 16: State Preaching Conference - Clinton, MSApril 17: State Preaching Conference - William Carey UniversityContacts: Jon Martin, Chief Strategy Officer - jmartin@mbcb.orgTanner Cade, Communication Services Director - tcade@mbcb.orgScott 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/eventsFebruary 19: Synchrony for Smaller ChurchesFebruary 20-22: Vision Journey - PhoenixFebruary 20: Synchrony - TupeloFebruary 22: Small Church Youth Ministry Workshop - BrookhavenFebruary 23-24: BSU Spring ConferenceFebruary 24: Disaster Relief Training - UnionMarch 5-7: Knoxville Vision JourneyMarch 7: Small Church Youth Ministry Workshop - DrewMarch 8: KidMin Tool BinMarch 9: Disaster Relief Training - FBC Yazoo CityMarch 11: Senior Adult Leadership TrainingMarch 18-19: Ministry Assistants Conference and TrainingMarch 23: Disaster Relief Training - ColumbusApril 6: Disaster Relief Training - Emmanuel BC, GrenadaApril 7: Baptism SundayApril 15: State Preaching Conference - Blue Mountain Christian University April 16: State Preaching Conference - Clinton, MSApril 17: State Preaching Conference - William Carey UniversityContacts: 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/eventsFebruary 8: Small Church Youth Ministry Workshop - StarkvilleFebruary 19: Synchrony for Smaller ChurchesFebruary 20-22: Vision Journey - PhoenixFebruary 20: Synchrony - TupeloFebruary 22: Small Church Youth Ministry Workshop - BrookhavenMarch 5-7: Knoxville Vision JourneyMarch 7: Small Church Youth Ministry Workshop - DrewMarch 8: KidMin Tool BinMarch 11: Senior Adult Leadership TrainingMarch 12-14: Buffalo Vision JourneyMarch 18-19: Ministry Assistants Conference and TrainingContacts: 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/eventsJanuary 30-Feb. 1: Dakotas Connection Meetings (30-Oxford, 31-MBCB, 01-Jackson County)February 1-10: Dixie National Rodeo MinistryFebruary 8: Small Church Youth Ministry Workshop - StarkvilleFebruary 19: Synchrony for Smaller ChurchesFebruary 20-22: Vision Journey - PhoenixFebruary 20: Synchrony - TupeloFebruary 22: Small Church Youth Ministry Workshop - BrookhavenMarch 5-7: Knoxville Vision JourneyMarch 7: Small Church Youth Ministry Workshop - DrewMarch 8: KidMin Tool BinMarch 11: Senior Adult Leadership TrainingMarch 12-14: Buffalo Vision JourneyMarch 18-19: Ministry Assistants Conference and TrainingContacts: 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 PageGroups PageAround the Corner Events: All Events: mbcb.org/eventsJanuary 28-29: State Evangelism Conference - MeridianJanuary 30-Feb. 1: Dakotas Connection Meetings (30-Oxford, 31-MBCB, 01-Jackson County)February 1-10: Dixie National Rodeo MinistryFebruary 8: Small Church Youth Ministry Workshop - StarkvilleFebruary 19: Synchrony for Smaller ChurchesFebruary 20-22: Vision Journey - PhoenixFebruary 20: Synchrony - TupeloFebruary 22: Small Church Youth Ministry Workshop - BrookhavenMarch 5-7: Knoxville Vision JourneyMarch 7: Small Church Youth Ministry Workshop - DrewMarch 8: KidMin Tool BinMarch 11: Senior Adult Leadership TrainingMarch 12-14: Buffalo Vision JourneyMarch 18-19: Ministry Assistants Conference and TrainingContacts: 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/eventsJanuary 25: Keyboard Festivals (Multiple Locations)January 28-29: State Evangelism Conference - MeridianJanuary 30-Feb. 1: Dakotas Connection Meetings (30-Oxford, 31-MBCB, 01-Jackson County)February 1-10: Dixie National Rodeo MinistryFebruary 8: Small Church Youth Ministry Workshop - StarkvilleFebruary 19: Synchrony for Smaller ChurchesFebruary 20-22: Vision Journey - PhoenixFebruary 20: Synchrony - TupeloFebruary 22: Small Church Youth Ministry Workshop - BrookhavenMarch 5-7: Knoxville Vision JourneyMarch 7: Small Church Youth Ministry Workshop - DrewMarch 8: KidMin Tool BinMarch 11: Senior Adult Leadership TrainingMarch 12-14: Buffalo Vision JourneyMarch 18-19: Ministry Assistants Conference and TrainingContacts: 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/eventsJanuary 11: Small Church Youth Ministry Workshop - ChunkyJanuary 12: B+ Security Training - Missions MobilizationJanuary 25: Keyboard Festivals January 28-29: State Evangelism Conference - MeridianJanuary 30 - February 1: Dakota Connection Meetings (various cities)February 1-10: Dixie National Rodeo MinistryFebruary 8: Small Church Youth Ministry Workshop - StarkvilleFebruary 19: Synchrony for Smaller ChurchesFebruary 20: Synchrony - TupeloFebruary 20-22: Vision Journey - PhoenixContacts: 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 decisionsMBCB About PageAround the Corner Events: All Events: mbcb.org/eventsJanuary 5-6, 2024: DiscernJanuary 11: Small Church Youth Ministry Workshop - ChunkyJanuary 28-29: State Evangelism Conference - MeridianFebruary 8: Small Church Youth Ministry Workshop - StarkvilleFebruary 19: Synchrony for Smaller ChurchesContacts: 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/eventsJanuary 5-6, 2024: DiscernJanuary 11: Small Church Youth Ministry Workshop - ChunkyJanuary 28-29: State Evangelism Conference - MeridianFebruary 8: Small Church Youth Ministry Workshop - StarkvilleFebruary 19: Synchrony for Smaller ChurchesContacts: 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/eventsJanuary 5-6, 2024: DiscernJanuary 11: Small Church Youth Ministry Workshop - ChunkyJanuary 28-29: State Evangelism Conference - MeridianFebruary 8: Small Church Youth Ministry Workshop - StarkvilleFebruary 19: Synchrony for Smaller ChurchesContacts: 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 webpagePrevention and Response GuideAround the Corner Events: All Events: mbcb.org/eventsJanuary 5-6, 2024: DiscernJanuary 11: Small Church Youth Ministry Workshop - ChunkyJanuary 28-29: State Evangelism Conference - MeridianFebruary 8: Small Church Youth Ministry Workshop - StarkvilleFebruary 19: Synchrony for Smaller ChurchesContacts: 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