ATLANTA — All those contemplating retirement should consider what they are retiring to, as well as what they are retiring from. When Doug Hammett, age 78, retired he renewed his commitment to the …

NewSpring Church, in Anderson, SC, is one of the largest churches affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention. NEWSPRING/Facebook Churches affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention found …

James "Olin" McClain Aaron McCullough, associational missionary for Troup Baptist Association, called him “the top rung of the ladder.” He was speaking of Reverend James “Olin” McClain of …

Psalm 139:1-6, 13-18 Jeff Overton, lead pastor Beulah Baptist Church, Douglasville There is a difference between knowing about someone and truly knowing someone. There are many people …

DALLAS — Recently, Pastor Johnny Nix of Pickett's Mill Baptist Church told volunteers to leave. Seems rash, sure, but these days it's necessary. Like so many other churches, Pickett's Mill …

ROME —  Shorter University has established a student loan assistance program for incoming freshman students who are active members of Georgia Baptist Mission Board churches. The student …

Paul and Libbie Ballard Paul Ballard has accepted the call as senior pastor from First Baptist Church of Zachary, LA. He announced his resignation on Sunday (Jan. 14) in the morning service at …

There are many references in the Bible to the fact that the followers of Jesus Christ are a singing people. Paul wrote: “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and …

Martin Luther King Jr. addresses a crowd from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial where he delivered his famous, “I Have a Dream,” speech during the Aug. 28, 1963, march on Washington, D.C. …

Note: This third part in a series written by Paul Baxter was originally supposed to go live in late February 2017. Unfortunately ... we dropped the ball and never actually posted it. Overlooked, it's …

Jose Ocampo shared about his life during a recent trip to Capitol Hill to urge lawmakers to protect Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program recipients. Submitted photo By Seth Brown/(NC) …

Mark 7:5-15 Jeff Overton, lead pastor Beulah Baptist Church, Douglasville Growing up I had one sibling – a younger brother. There were many times when we would get in trouble and try …

At the end of their 2017 annual Convention, messengers freely spoke on a variety of topics affecting society. JOE WESTBURY/Index LAWRENCEVILLE — As Georgia Baptists began to close out the year in …

It's hard to picture the former Piggly Wiggly that once occupied the home of Grace Baptist Church in Monroe. GBC/Special MONROE — Grace Baptist Church in Monroe had a grand opening for its new …

Shorter University President Don Dowless congratulated Horace Sheffield on receiving his degree as the crowd gives a standing ovation. Standing at right is Amanda Brannock, a neighbor who was invited …

Friends and family fondly recall Emily Martin's infectious laugh and constant smile. In the days following her untimely death Jan. 1, loved ones shared heartfelt messages on Martin's Facebook page …

Pictured along the top row, left to right, with graduates are Thomas Strong, dean of Leavell College; Norris Grubbs, provost; and Jong Gil Lee, director of the Korean DMin program. Standing in the …

Betty Jean Garner retires on Jan. 14 after 31 years of service at First Baptist Church of Sandersville. The spry 91-year-old has not decided on what her life's next direction will be, other than …

Bill Prince, executive minister of Biblical Principles, and Brad Waters, pastor of First Baptist Church in Hazlehurst , have published a book containing sermons by the inimitable preacher/evangelist …

Zach Morrison contributed to a couple of firsts at Shorter University as a four-year started and all-conference lineman in being a part of the inaugural team in 2005 before helping the Hawks claim …

Left to right Steve Reach, Dan Grader, Laura Nightengale, and Larry Davis split and move wood into the "wood corral" at Antioch Baptist Church in Blairsville. The church has provided wood to those in …

Images courtesy of Wikipedia Commons Anyone who has been in my office is aware that I am a big Auburn fan. If you have not been in my office, you may have noticed the Auburn tag on the front of my …

Deaths Longtime Thomas County teacher and pastor's wife Merle Walley Courtney , of Thomasville, died Dec. 5. She was 92. A Mississippi native, Courtney graduated from Mississippi College and served …

Mark 6:33-44 Jeff Overton, lead pastor Beulah Baptist Church, Douglasville There is a saying that has been around for a long time – “People don’t care how much you know until …

Fred Evers, pastor of Tifton’s Northside Baptist Church, mentors young men, equipping them for the ministry. Each Wednesday morning he teaches his students how to take a passage of scripture and …