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The Next Second Could Change Your Life Most people remember exactly where they were and what they were doing when the Space Shuttle Challenger exploded on national television and when the news broke that an airliner had crashed into the World Trade Center. They...
An All-American Faith You don’t have to be an Alabama Crimson Tide football fan to be a fan of JK Scott. JK has been the All-American starting punter since he first joined the team as a freshman four years ago. The 6’ 6”, two hundred and five-pound senior has played...
We Are Missionaries Rob and Nan Sugg were only teenagers when they met at Mississippi College. He was a theology major and she was an art education major, and the combination of their two unique skill sets created a ministry that carried them halfway across the world...
Multiplying Disciples to Live Like Jesus in Peru When a group of medical professionals join together and go out to reach the nations in tiny villages in Peru, something good will happen. Read the stories of a family working together with a team in one of the most...
We Knew What We Were Fighting For They have been called the greatest generation by many, and the war theaters where they fought are well known. Historians spend countless hours creating documentaries of incredible testimonies and stories that are humbling and...
Remembering Father’s Day Father’s Day is the day that is set aside every year to honor fathers and celebrate fatherhood. Although we’ve only acknowledged this special day in the U.S. since the early 20th century, it’s actually been around...
How to Fill the Empty Place in Your Life L. Lavon Gray, PhD From Dr. L. Lavon Gray’s speech presentation at the Harvard University Leadership Institute on June 15, 2017. Other participants’ topics included Habitat for Humanity, UN Humanitarian Relief, EU...
The New Millennial: Students Serving Students “Millennials.” Everyone at some point in recent years has heard this term. It identifies that mysterious generation that nobody knows what to do with yet. Pastors in pulpits all over the country are reporting...
A Different Way to Serve: COL Guy Reedy’s Story In December of 2002, Kim and Guy Reedy were anxiously awaiting the birth of their third child. Everyone anxiously awaits a birth, but the Reedys had another good reason – Guy was about to be deployed overseas,...
At First Jackson we believe that building homes based on Biblical truths is essential. Wherever you are spiritually, you can find hope and and peace in the Truth that only comes from knowing Christ as Savior. We want you to engage in areas of ministry that are...
#ReachTheNations Because international news this week has been so gloomy with terrorist attacks and uncertainty in so many parts of the world sharing the love of Jesus has never been more important. Our traveling missionary teams have been sharing photos all week from...
Not Your Grandmother’s VBS VBS is anything but traditional at First Baptist Jackson. This week the halls have been filled with hundreds of kids who are experiencing God through a unique Vacation Bible School called Gadgets and Gizmos. The opening session...