Baptist Life

By Diana Chandler ROUND ROCK, Texas (BP) — Abby Johnson was "vulnerable." Raised in a Christian pro-life home and a church that never really talked about abortion, she believed her employer Planned …

Saving as many heartbeats as possible

As many of you now know, the Georgia House passed House Bill 481 , known as the Living Infants Fairness and Equality (LIFE) Act. This legislation will outlaw abortions after a doctor has determined …

Above, Georgia Baptist Executive Director W. Thomas Hammond, Jr., explains details of the restructuring to Executive Committee members March 12. MYRIAH SNYDER/Index DULUTH — Georgia Baptist Mission …

TUCKER — A common saying describes justice as swinging in a long arc, but eventually getting there. For many sexual abuse survivors, that swing is finally arriving. But while sexual abuse in …

As many of you know by now the Georgia House passed House Bill 481 , known as the Living Infants Fairness and Equality (LIFE) Act. This will outlaw abortions after a doctor has determined a …

By Brandon Elrod Across North America, church planting missionaries with the North American Mission Board are bringing the hope of the gospel to Chinese immigrants who arrive in search of the …

Eccl. 2:12-17; 7:23-29 Gregg Potts, lay minister Emerson In 1984, the Lord led me to a small rural church in south Mississippi. After becoming pastor, I was told of an elderly man …

MARIETTA – Years ago, while living in New Orleans, Ann Lampert waited outside an emergency room. There, she saw a scene that would lead to what her husband Andy deemed her “calling.” While …

By Diana Chandler LAWRENCEVILLE, N.J. (BP) — A dean has resigned from Rider University because the school used Chick-fil-A's Christian views of LGBT lifestyles to block the restaurant from locating …

By Aaron Earls NASHVILLE (BP) — Many churches are not seeing new faces in the pews, according to a new study from Exponential conducted by LifeWay Research. Six in 10 Protestant churches are …

Heartbeat bill passes Georgia House

ATLANTA — House Bill 481 , which outlaws abortions after a doctor has determined a heartbeat, passed through the House of Representatives late Thursday night by a 93-73 vote and will proceed to the …

'The Heartbeat Bill' needs your help

Today is one of the most hopeful days I have had in the State Capitol. We are grateful to Chairman Sharon Cooper and members of the Health and Human Services who passed “The Heartbeat Bill” …

Pastor Javier Chavez of Amistad Critiana International Church in Gainesville counted 39 of 41 North Georgia Hispanic congregations being represented at the Feb. 5 Listening Session. CRISTAL …

The large crowd for Pastors Day at the Capitol filled out the Empire Room in the James "Sloppy" Floyd Building in Atlanta on Feb. 26. SCOTT BARKLEY/Index ATLANTA — An address from Governor Brian …

By Brandon Elrod MADISON, Wis. — Home of a population described by some reports as less religious than Los Angeles, Madison, Wis., has become a hub of secularism in the United States. In the middle …

Eccl. 2 Gregg Potts, lay minister Emerson The leisure industry is big business in America. Lots of money is spent on recreational vehicles, boats, jet-skis, time-shares, and kids …

By Tom Strode WASHINGTON (BP) — The U.S. Supreme Court gave hope Feb. 27 to at least some defenders of a 40-foot cross on public land that it might not only protect the memorial but clarify its …

By Myriah Snyder COLUMBUS and EAGLE’S LANDING – Christian education is vital because of one word – worldview. That’s the opinion shared by the heads of two Christian schools, both ministries …

Pastor Rodney Owens of First Baptist Church in Ty Ty was among those offering their testimony of the impact The Big Invite had on their Easter services. RODNEY OWENS/Facebook DULUTH — This Sunday, …

Harbin introduces RFRA bill to Georgia Senate

Senator Marty Harbin introduces SB 221, the Religious Freedom Act, this afternoon, Feb. 27. At right Georgia Baptist Public Affairs representative Mike Griffin holds up a copy of the bill as he leave …

NASHVILLE (BP) — Following a called meeting via extended conference calls on Friday and Saturday (Feb. 22-23), members of the SBC Executive Committee bylaws workgroup have released a statement …

Baby cardiogram GETTY IMAGES ATLANTA — The Living Infants Fairness & Equality (LIFE) Act, which recognizes life as beginning at conception and prohibits abortion once a fetal heartbeat has been …

DULUTH — Georgia Baptist Mission Board Executive Director W. Thomas Hammond, Jr., has announced four more listening sessions to gather feedback by pastors. Three of those sessions will be held at …

Eccl. 1 Gregg Potts, lay minister Emerson What is the meaning of life?  That’s a question man has asked through the ages. The question is often phrased this …

Lead Pastor John Hull sits behind the binder containing all of Eastside Baptist Church's safety protocols. Since spring 2016, Hull estimates the church has put up to $400,000 towards various …

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