Georgia Baptist churches of every size are seeing people come to faith in Christ, and pastors say the growth is coming not from elaborate programs but from faithful preaching, persistent prayer, personal evangelism, and churches willing to celebrate every baptism as a work of God.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Congregations enter their places of worship every Sunday morning without having rehearsed a note. But they will soon lift their voices in singing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs to the glory of God. Nobody warmed up in the car. They will simply enter, find the melody already familiar, and sing.

CLEVELAND, Ga. — Truett McConnell University is proud to announce Jonathan Victorian, known to family, friends, and colleagues as “Vic,” as Vice President of Enrollment. Vic brings a unique blend of corporate, ministry, and higher education experience to the role, along with a deep conviction that God has called him and his family to serve the Kingdom in Georgia.

Aaliyah Edwards was overwhelmed and uncertain how to move forward. She was a single mother who was unemployed, without childcare, and had never obtained her high school diploma or a driver’s license. Due to Edward’s strong work ethic, deep desire to improve her life, and the transformative power of encouragement, her life was about to change.

EL PASO, Texas  —Cielo Vista Church is beginning a summer season that is recognizable to most large Southern Baptist churches. The church will have an evangelistic vacation Bible school, student camps, and mission trips to Cambodia and the Philippines. The church’s weekly calendar is full of ministries including men’s and women’s Bible studies in Spanish and English, Celebrate Recovery, and collegiate gatherings. 

As we move through the long, hot days of summer, I recently caught a glimpse of cooler days ahead. The sign was subtle and may not be noticeable to most, but it was staring me in the face at Kroger while I waited to pay for my groceries.

In the previous chapters, we find the distribution of portions of the promised land by tribe. Joshua and the tribal elders made the assignments. There are several interesting notes from the preceding chapters. Cities of refuge were established for people who accidentally killed someone else.

ALPHARETTA, Ga. — The Georgia Baptist Mission Board is providing churches with practical security resources designed to help congregations prepare wisely, communicate clearly, and care for people well when unexpected situations arise.

As emergency response continues in Venezuela following June’s earthquakes, Southern Baptists have been faithful in continued prayer and generosity.

CLEVELAND, Ga. — Truett McConnell University has produced many successful business leaders grounded in their faith and committed to living out the Great Commission. Thanks to a new investment by university supporters Jason and Martha Crane, students will have access to a biblically centered education for generations to come.

A new report cited by International Christian Concern says Islamic Fulani militias are the deadliest persecutors of Christians in Nigeria, responsible for a far greater share of civilian deaths than Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province combined.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Maddie Smith did not expect to fall in love with school again. She finished her undergraduate degree, closed that chapter, and moved on. When she arrived at Southern Seminary as a student wife, taking classes was not part of the plan. Then someone told her about the Seminary Wives Institute.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A team from Midwestern Seminary spent 10 days in Manta, Ecuador, partnering with a local church to train believers in evangelism and proclaim the gospel throughout the surrounding community.

Martresse Ezell felt lost, unfulfilled, and uncertain of her worth. As a mother of three and grandmother of four, Ezell had spent her life nurturing and advocating for others but had neglected her own growth. Past mistakes and poor decisions resulted in setbacks that left her feeling hopeless.

Georgia Baptist youth camps saw significant spiritual response this summer as more than 1,400 students gathered for Impact and SuperWow, two camps designed to help churches disciple teenagers and mobilize them to advance the gospel.

CLEVELAND, Ga. — Truett McConnell University is pleased to announce the appointment of David Day as its new Vice President of Finance and Operations.

Three Christian Job Corps sites will be able to advance their ministry efforts thanks to recent grants from the WMU Foundation.

JEFFERSONVILLE, Ga. — Daniel Wright turned a World Cup watch party into a ministry opportunity without a large church campus or elaborate setup. A television in the carport, food for families, children playing in the yard, and a halftime gospel presentation were enough.

WAYCROSS, Ga. — No one was injured after lightning struck the steeple of Deenwood Baptist Church during a thunderstorm Monday, July 7, sparking a fire that is expected to leave the church’s sanctuary a total loss.

McINTYRE, Ga. — McINTYRE, Ga. — In Wilkinson County, where hunting, fishing and time outdoors are part of everyday life, New Hope Christian Fellowship found a natural way to reach its neighbors.

McDONOUGH, Ga. — Families across Georgia are looking for places where their children can play sports, build friendships and learn character. Three Georgia Baptist churches are using that opportunity to build relationships, share the gospel, and connect families to the life of the church.

MOREAUVILLE, La. — Georgia Baptist Disaster Relief volunteers have deployed to southern Louisiana after Tropical Storm Arthur dumped heavy rain across the region, flooding communities and leaving residents facing the difficult work of recovery.

Every Sunday night, the gym at Cary First Baptist Church in North Carolina resounds with the echoes of dribbling basketballs and the howls of grown men as another pro basketball player slam-dunks the ball with impressive might.

This is a story of two men with different mindsets who crossed paths while venturing on their own faith journeys.

WASHINGTON (BP) – Religious nationalism, transnational repression and state control of religious groups are among growing trends in the persecution of Christians globally, International Christian Concern said in its newly released 2026 Global Persecution Index.