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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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....

Dr. Tim and Jenn Chen: Faith, fun, and 5 precious kiddos

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MCL’s 2023 Christian Leaders of the Year

By Katie Eubanks Ginn For the fifth year in a row, MCL has asked for nominations for Christian Leaders of the Year, servant leaders in Mississippi who embody the character of Christ. Nominations...
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Cover Story – Ben and Cammie Derrick’s ‘obedience whirlwind’

By Katie Eubanks Ginn From pastoring to counseling — and protecting their marriage. Thirteen years ago, metro Jackson native Ben Derrick had a calling to the ministry, a seminary degree, and years...

Cover Story: Go Tell crusade aims for 1,000 salvations

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COVER STORY – Osprey helps kids have social lives without social media

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COVER STORY – Faith in education: 7 headmasters speak to MCL

By Katie Eubanks Ginn     Seven heads of metro Jackson independent schools recently spoke with MCL Editor Katie Eubanks Ginn about their institutions and how Christian education has...

Making marriage work — 2 couples talk faith, parenting, and navigating differences

    MCL Editor Katie Eubanks Ginn recently sat down with two couples — Robert and Susan Green, and Bridgett and Johnny Clayton — to hear their stories and what God has taught them about...

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By KATIE EUBANKS     MCL Editor Katie Eubanks Ginn recently sat down with four men from across the Jackson metro area who serve in a variety of contexts, from pulpits to baseball fields,...

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