Lead Pastor Randy Cheek, seated, and Executive Pastor Kevin Scott work together at Eastwood Baptist Church in Marietta. By J. Gerald Harris MARIETTA – Something is happening at Eastwood Baptist Church in Marietta. A fresh wind is blowing. The church has achieved what seems to be a perfect balance between the traditional and the innovative. […]
Mike Griffin is shown in this file photo speaking to a group of Georgia Baptists. By J. Gerald Harris ATLANTA – Mike Griffin, Georgia Baptist Mission Board Public Affairs Representative at the state Capitol, has quite a variety of speaking opportunities, and recently addressed a gathering sponsored by the Restoration Project hosted by Catherine Davis, […]
By J. Gerald Harris ELBERTON – Rhonda Driver was given a small opportunity as a child, and, because of her faithfulness, diligence and educational accomplishments, she has become an important educator, helping to guide and motive high school students to achieve and succeed and she has proven herself to be a faithful servant of the […]
By J. Gerald Harris DULUTH – The Sons of Jubal, founded in 1954, and the Jubalheirs, founded in 1973, were established for the purpose of glorifying God through concerts of praise, engaging in active mission work and sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The Sons of Jubal is a men’s chorus and the Jubalheirs is […]
Shorter University sells its conference center for $1.2 million. By J. Gerald Harris NORMAN PARK – On March 25, 2021, the board of trustees of Shorter University voted to give President Don Dowless the privilege of selling the Georgia Baptist Conference Center at Norman Park by means of an auction. On June 30, the […]
James Merritt, pastor of Cross Pointe Church in Duluth, Ga., speaks to reports in his role as chairman of the 2021 SBC Resolutions Committee. Photo by Eric Brown By J. Gerald Harris Nashville, Tenn. – Serving on the Resolutions Committee of the Southern Baptist Convention is a demanding and challenging task. The responsibilities of this […]
Pastor Dan Rosser says that 90 percent of the people are back in church at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Ellijay. By J. Gerald Harris ELLIJAY – The establishment of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Ellijay predates the Civil War. Gilmer County was only 26-years old when some members of the Flat Creek Baptist Church […]
Javier Chavez, pastor of Amistad Cristiana in Gainesville, visiting professor of global mission at Truett McConnell University and nominee for second vice president of the SBC, speaks at Truett-McConnell Missions Day. By J. Gerald Harris GAINESVILLE – In a recent meeting at Air Line Baptist Church the statement was made, “Southern Baptists need the Latinos […]
Pastor Terry Rainwater is shown here speaking to fans at a Lagrange Championship Wrestling event. (Photo/Lagrange Championship Wrestling) By J. Gerald Harris HOGANSVILLE – Terry Rainwater will never be judged as the one talent man in Matthew 25:14-30. He is a multi-talented man who wears many hats. He is a husband, father, grandfather, preacher, pastor […]
Jimmy and Amy Patterson look over his letter of resignation to First Baptist Church of Newnan. He resigned because of health issues. In October 2020 the pastor of First Baptist Church Newnan, Jimmy Dale Patterson, stepped on a finishing nail resulting in a disability that has continued to the present day. After seven months of […]
Chris Alexander came from Tennessee to follow legendary pastor Tommy Jordan as pastor of Chestnut Grove Baptist Church in Grayson. By J. Gerald Harris GRAYSON – Chris Alexander, who is about to begin his third year as pastor of Chestnut Grove Baptist Church in Grayson, is the kind of man you know you will like […]
Johnny Foster and his wife, Judy, pose to promote Vacation Bible School. MARIETTA – Johnny Foster, pastor of East Cobb Baptist Church, was called to be the shepherd of God’s flock on Shallowford Road in Marietta when it was classified as a bi-vocational ministry. East Cobb is now a thriving fellowship operating under the banner […]