6 pastors share their heart for the body of Christ

By Katie Ginn October is Pastor Appreciation Month, and we thought it only fitting to interview a few! These six servant leaders sat down with MCL Editor Katie Ginn to talk about their ministry...
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Heath & Emily Ferguson: Addiction, recovery, and transparency

By Katie Ginn Emily Guthrie grew up in northeast Jackson. As a teen, she went on mission trips. Heath Ferguson grew up in rural Copiah County. As a teen - starting at age 11, in fact - he abused...
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Teachers & coaches share encouragement for parents

By Katie Ginn MCL Editor Katie Ginn recently interviewed eight teachers and coaches from metro-area independent schools. These leaders discussed why they do what they do, how they’ve seen God move...
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2 couples on laughter, trials, and prayer

By Katie Ginn For our Marriage Issue, Katie interviewed two wise and witty power couples: Joel and Peppi Sims, senior pastors of Word of Life Church, and Felix and Rashida Walker, broker and realtor...
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Chris and Polly Kellum: From pain to purpose

By Katie Ginn Chris Kellum was a husband and father who worked in medical sales, served faithfully at his church in northeast Jackson, and did sports ministry on the side. Check, check, check.  Then...
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Transforming our capital city: The women of Jackson Leadership Foundation

By Katie Ginn Editor’s note: For this year’s Women’s Issue, we’re highlighting eight women who serve Jesus on staff at Jackson Leadership Foundation (JLF).  JLF partners with Christian ministry...
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Debi Green: Surviving cancer, thriving in faith

By Katie Ginn In Debi Green’s living room in Brandon, a canvas illustration hangs on the wall. In the foreground of the picture, a lamb stands alone on a muddy trail in the woods. The lamb is...
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2024 Christian Leaders of the Future

     For 16 years now, MCL has partnered with Belhaven University to honor outstanding Mississippi high-school seniors who show Christian character and academic excellence. Applications are reviewed...
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3 financial pros talk faith, money and stewardship

By Katie Ginn MCL Editor Katie Ginn recently sat down with three financial professionals to talk about money, stewardship, and how their Christian faith impacts their jobs and their own finances....
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Dr. Tim and Jenn Chen: Faith, fun, and 5 precious kiddos

By Katie Ginn In 2023, the average American household included 1.94 children under the age of 18, according to Statista.com. These days, anything more than three kids is considered ambitious. But...
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Thank you, pastors! Mississippi churches express their appreciation

In honor of Pastor Appreciation Month, following are some “thank-you”s from Mississippi churches to their pastors. Don’t see your pastor on these pages? Tell your church to contact us next fall! Anderson United Methodist Church, Jackson A pastor is greatly appreciated...
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Why our pastors need our prayers

By Sarah Beasley Rein Each week as my husband and I worship with our faith family at Lakeside Presbyterian Church, I’m observing my children. Sometimes I don’t have a choice because they are poking me to ask for a pen or whispering too loudly with one of their...
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St. Catherine’s leading the way in skilled nursing with comprehensive, compassionate care

Submitted by St. Catherine’s Village St. Catherine’s Village, Madison’s preeminent Life Plan Community, offers three areas of skilled nursing to provide person-centered care at its best. Currently, a limited number of rooms are available for new residents. Located on...
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RTS providing care, equipping counselors for biblically based mental health

By Kim Shirley More than 1 in 5 adults in the United States suffer from a mental illness, according to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH). Reformed Theological Seminary (RTS) is responding to the ever-growing need for counselors and counseling with a...
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Mississippi mental health resource guide

For our Faith & Mental Health edition, we wanted to provide a list of people, organizations, and resources that can help with everything from suicidal ideation to intimacy problems, substance abuse, motherhood challenges, and more. Please note, many of these...
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Immersive experiences await churches at Two Mississippi Museums

Groups of 10 or more are invited to attend the Museums for free Advertiser Spotlight Submitted by Mississippi Department of Archives and History The Two Mississippi Museums, the interconnected Museum of Mississippi History and the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum,...
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CPS and Lifeline Children’s Services forge unique partnership

By John Noblin In today’s culture, it might seem impossible that churches would be invited to assist a government agency, but that is exactly what is happening in Mississippi through a unique partnership between Lifeline Children’s Services and the Mississippi...
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How my art was formed by faith, family, and zinnias

by | Sep 27, 2024

By Scarlett Johnston As a native of Purvis, Mississippi, I consider myself a bit of a country girl. I went on to attend Mississippi College and graduated with a bachelor of science in nursing. I have lived in the metro area for many years and love living in Madison with my family.  Growing up, I...

New Gluckstadt church aims to be a Wellspring of life

by | Sep 27, 2024

By Mandy Bufkin There’s a new church in town: Matt Ayars, pastor of Wellspring Church in Gluckstadt, recently spoke with MCL Contributing Writer Mandy Bufkin about his new role, the people and mission of Wellspring, and what visitors can expect.  Mandy Bufkin: Tell me a little bit about yourself. ...

Why weight training is for health, not bulk

by | Sep 27, 2024

By Chris Fields Contrary to popular belief, weight training does not make you bulky. I often hear this when I recommend or introduce weight training as a therapeutic for chronic disease or weight management. That’s right: Weight training is a recommended therapeutic for both chronic disease and...