Jay Parrish, chief of police for Gainesville, makes a point Wednesday, May 1 as Georgia Baptist Executive Director Thomas Hammond listens. Looking on at right is Latera Davis, director of planning …

Members of Zion Baptist Church in Covington gather for prayer prior to their First Annual Community Spring Extravaganza, held April 6 at Dobbs Park. ZION BC/Special Neighborhood children play a game …

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (BP) — The 2019 Southern Baptist Convention Annual Meeting will convene at the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex in Birmingham, Ala., on Tuesday, June 11, at 8 a.m. and …

The Birmingham-Jefferson Civic Center will serve as the home of the Southern Baptist Convention annual meeting, to be held June 11-12/ BP/Submitted photo By Shawn Hendricks BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (BP) — …

By Jenny Gregory CLEVELAND – Truett McConnell University announced Tony Perkins, President of the Family Research Council and nationally recognized speaker, as the 2019 commencement speaker. Tony …

Luke 6:27-36 Eric Gargus, Student Pastor Northside Baptist Church, Columbus When Islamic extremist group Boko Haram attacked a village in Nigeria, many of the women were kidnapped, …

Back in the nineties, I was pastor of a church in rural Mississippi. I was leading a group through Masterlife, a special Discipleship program. One night, one of the texts we used was Luke …

A Community Sunrise service hosted by Reidsville Baptist was held at Gordonia-Altamaha State Park. Photo by Chuck Jones/Facebook With near perfect weather across the state, Georgia Baptists joined …

By Dawn Tolbert ROME — Shorter University announces the hiring of Jared Hughes as the university’s head women’s basketball coach. “We are delighted to welcome Jared Hughes as part of the …

During the Send Me Now LAUNCH weekend hosted by Georgia Baptist Collegiate Ministries on April 12-13, 122 students were commissioned as summer missionaries. MYRIAH SNYDER/Index STOCKBRIDGE – Bille …

By Diana Chandler From the 2018 National Day of Prayer: David Franklin, director for Bartow Baptist Association and Georgia coordinator for the National Day of Prayer, called upon those at the prayer …

There has been a lot of conversation and controversy over President Donald Trump’s campaign slogan: “Make America Great Again.” Some Catholic high school students from Covington, Kentucky, …

Students and parents gathered together for a time of worship, celebration, and exhortation during the commissioning service. MYRIAH SNYDER/Index STOCKBRIDGE – During the Send Me Now LAUNCH weekend …

By Aaron Earls NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Most Protestant churchgoers say they are eager to talk to others about Jesus and are praying for opportunities to share their faith, but most say they have not had …

Shorter University Christian Studies faculty members Earl Kellett, left, and Alan Hix, right, attended Jay Chambers’ ordination service. SHORTER/Special Since its founding in 1873, Shorter …

Matt. 19:16-26 Bobby Braswell, Associational Missions Strategist Middle Baptist Association, Sylvania “ We have a tendency to see wealth and prosperity as a sign of God’s favor. …

Approximately 66 pastors attended the first listening session hosted Jan. 23 by First Baptist Church in Lyons and Pastor Dannie Williams. A compilation of the most frequently heard responses to …

Greear to be nominated for 2nd term as SBC pres. BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (BP) — North Carolina pastor J.D. Greear will be nominated for a second term as president of the Southern Baptist Convention, …

The Hispanic Network of North Georgia will be hosting the Hispanic Baptist Conference Saturday, April 20 at Amistad Cristiana International Church in Gainesville. The event will be the …

Edwin Rivera Edwin Rivera Edwin Rivera, pastor of Primera Iglesia Hispana, Lawrenceville, passed away, after suffering a stroke, on March 31. He was 62. In addition to pastoring Primera Iglesia …

NASHVILLE — Three Georgia Baptists have been nominated by Southern Baptist Convention President J.D. Greear to serve on the Credentials Committee at the upcoming SBC annual meeting in Birmingham, …

BRASSELTON – Bo Bowen began his new role as senior pastor at Northeast Church in Brasselton on April 1. His first Sunday was April 7. Bo and Leigh Bowman with their three children: Katy Jo, …

John 11:25-27; 20:24-29 Bobby Braswell, Associational Missions Strategist Middle Baptist Association, Sylvania “Everybody wants to live longer, and many scientists are convinced that …

By Brandon Elrod Luis Soto preaches to his church, Iglesia Bautista Gracia Eterna — Eternal Grace Baptist Church, which he planted in Salt Lake City. Soto is an Annie Armstrong Easter Offering 2019 …

The Atlanta skyline serves as the backdrop for the architectural gem – Morningside Baptist Church. MORNINGSIDE/Special ATLANTA — Morningside Baptist Church, like thousands of others in America, …