“The Foundation is an integral part of the work of Christ in our state. More and more people are becoming aware of the fact that when they are gone, they are able to leave in place investments that can go on touching lives, helping our institutions or agencies, caring for children, scholarshipping students, and supporting our missionaries. The Mississippi Baptist Foundation is not just a financial institution; it is a ministry that enable us to leave the light on when we are gone.”

“The name of Jesus is being proclaimed and making a difference in Midtown.” - Pastor Scott Fortenberry, Soul City Church

“This church has a commitment to fulfill the Great Commission. We have the conviction, the vision; we have the resources.” – Buckles

Endowed scholarships are among the many and varied types of accounts entrusted to the Foundation’s stewardship by generous and visionary individuals and churches throughout our state. Over $300,000 of financial assistance is awarded annually to more than 300 college and seminary students.

Estimates suggest that The Mississippi Baptist Foundation has touched upward of 10,000 students with over $7.5 million during the past generation (since 1990).

“if we base our stewardship on cash only, we are ignoring 91% of God’s material blessings to us.” — Barry Bledsoe | President, The Alabama Baptist Foundation

“Those who knew him will remember that he devoted his life to the ministry of Sacred Music in Mississippi. He was fervent about it. Several times he was approached about joining the SBC Music Department in Nashville, Tenn. B.B. McKinney, who headed that department for so many years, had taught my father at Southwestern, and was his mentor and then his close friend. But my father always declined the invitation without hesitation. ‘My people are in the churches of Mississippi,’ he would say. ‘My heart is there.’”

As a faithful steward through her church and as a lifelong educator, Mary M. Kyle knew that she wanted to continue having an impact on future generations by providing opportunities for spiritual growth and for the accomplishment of academic, ministry, and vocational goals.

Due to the generosity of many faithful Christian stewards, the Foundation has the privilege of providing needs-based supplemental financial assistance to Mississippi students who are pursuing a degree at a Mississippi Baptist college or a Southern Baptist seminary.

Ray related an incident of a “sloppy drunk” stumbling into a worship service during the early days of the Hispanic ministry. This man went to sleep and fell off the pew. Although some in the service wanted the man to leave, Ray insisted that the drunk not be thrown out.

Realizing the expenses incurred while pursuing a college degree, the Masseys had a desire to assist and support students seeking a Christian education.

“Providing for young people who need help through life’s journey is something I can do,” said Mrs. Crawford, “and it’s a great gift to be able to help the children.” Because of the vision and planning of Mrs. Crawford, many people will benefit and the Lord’s work will be carried out for generations to come.