We equip local churches to make disciples in Mississippi and around the world.

Unifying and multiplying local churches

We are a network of over 2,000 different churches joining together to share the Gospel with our state and the world beyond. Whether you’re a leader, a church member, or brand new, we’re excited you’re here.

Helping leaders make disciples

Our work starts with training up faithful leaders who can in turn disciple their own churches to love and spread the Gospel.

Resources

We’re here to support your church: teaching, leading, programs, training, and prayer.

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Community

As a network, we connect you with church communities and leaders and keep you updated with news, events, and service opportunities.

Mission

Our ultimate goal is to spread the word of God, so we offer the volunteer opportunities, education, and tools to help you reach your community and the world.

2,082 Churches

65 Associations

524,752 Church Members

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Our Beginning

1780

Richard Curtis Sr. led a group of families from South Carolina to Mississippi landing at the mouth of Cole’s Creek.

1791

The Baptist settlers began the first Baptist church in the state at the home of Margaret Stampley, eventually called Salem Baptist Church.  Richard Curtis Jr. was the pastor.

1806

Six Baptist churches began the Mississippi Baptist Association

1836

Mississippi Baptist Convention was established – 9 associations, 122 churches, 4,287 members

1866

State convention first assembled at First Baptist Church, Jackson

1877

The Baptist Record began publication

1881

Southern Baptist Convention held at First Baptist Church, Columbus. This is the only time it’s been in Mississippi.

1923

The first Baptist Student Union at Mississippi State College for Women

1968

The new Baptist Building in Jackson formally opened. (July 2)

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Administration

The Mississippi Baptist Convention Board is led by three administrators.

Executive Director-Treasurer

Dr. Shawn Parker

Chief Strategy Officer

Dr. Michael Lee

Strategy Office Webpage

Chief Operations Officer

Mr. Barri Shirley

Church Engagement

We come ​alongside the local church to reach their communities and the world for Christ.

Contact

Departments

A Message from Dr. Shawn Parker

Executive Director-Treasurer

“Our goal is to stoke the fire of faith lit by God in the hearts of faithful leaders, so they can do the same in their respective church settings. In the end, we want every person in Mississippi to hear the best news of all time, that Christ was resurrected from the dead and we can know God by grace through faith in Christ. Our mission field starts in the communities, towns, and cities across the state, but it extends to all the world.”

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Brand Guidelines

“Whoever drinks of the water that I will give him will never be thirsty again.”

John 4:14 ESV

We believe that Jesus’ love is like a river, flowing and alive. Through his death on the cross, he offers nourishment and quenches the thirst of all who are looking to be full to the brim. This message is the reason we exist.

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