​Georgia Baptist Convention President Steve Browning, First Baptist Alpharetta, announces that the following persons will serve on the 2025 Committee on Nominations:

Of all the stories covered in The Christian Index in 2024, perhaps none had a greater impact than the destruction wrought by Hurricane Helene and the Georgia Baptist Mission Board’s response.

PLAINS, Ga. — The memorial services for former President Jimmy Carter will culminate Thursday with a private funeral service and burial in Plains, Ga. Georgia Baptist Disaster Relief volunteers are partnering with other agencies to help feed the hundreds of workers present for those events.

NEW ORLEANS — The Leeke Magee Christian Counseling Center at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, in conjunction with Baptist Community Ministries, is offering free counseling services to those impacted by the attack that took place New Year’s Day on Bourbon Street. This includes direct victims, their families, first responders and any other community members otherwise impacted by the event. 

Anora used to think serving in church was one-sided; you’re blessing the church with your service. This Central Asian believer discovered the blessing goes both ways.  

President Ronald Reagan proclaimed the first National Sanctity of Human Life Day on Jan.13, 1984, and it took place on that Jan.22. That date was the anniversary of the Supreme Court decision to legalize abortion on demand in the U.S. in 1973.

Some Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and Texas Baptist College students started their Christmas break by spreading the gospel in a country whose people generally are not open to the gospel.

HORSE CAVE, Ky. (KT) – Horse Cave Baptist Church has an eye on the future with a renewed commitment to children’s ministry.

The investigation continues into the fatal terror attack reported early Jan. 1 in New Orleans where at least 15 people have died and another at least 25 sustained injuries.

ATLANTA, Ga. — Crises abound in our world today. However, few seem to be more troubling and heart-rending than the conflict between Israel and Hamas, especially regarding the hostages that have been killed and those who are still held captive somewhere in the Gaza Strip.

January 1st is one of my favorite days of the year. Like a kid on Christmas Eve, I am giddy with expectation: a new year, a clean slate. New adventures and experiences lie in wait as we step into 2025!

Why is it that I always end up experiencing the “After Christmas Blues” every year? It just seems as though it is hard to motivate myself, get in a routine, and just generally want to get back into my life again.

WALNUT RIDGE, Ark. — “Loving God! Loving People!”  Those words can be found on the worn, wooden hanging sign of the Old Walnut Ridge Baptist Church. And they are words that well describe Catherine Ponder, 103, a longtime member and piano player of the church.   

Robert Edward (Eddie) Gilstrap, Sr., (92), passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 28, 2024, after a brief illness.

DECATUR, Ga. — When Jim Haskell, a student majoring in Industrial Engineering at Georgia Tech, agreed to assist the student minister at Atlanta’s Second-Ponce de Leon Baptist Church in 1973, it was not likely that he knew the amazing path that God would fashion for him in the decades to come.

LINCOLN, Neb. (BP) — It happens every weekend. On Saturday the men have breakfast and join for a Bible study at Bethel Baptist Church, then do some work on the grounds. The next day they return for Sunday School and worship. Lunch follows in the fellowship hall.

Our focal passage blends the people’s complaints and God’s provision and action. The Israelites’ complaints highlight God’s response to His people’s needs and their crying out for help. God led the Hebrews out of Egypt, yet they were experiencing doubt about God bringing them into the land of promise.

Few things are as exciting for a young couple as the news of a baby on the way. Once the pregnancy is confirmed, a new set of plans and arrangements will follow. Along with doctor visits and the usual bouts of morning sickness, there may be a need for home improvements for a nursery, the purchase of clothes and furniture, and rearranging work schedules.

DALLAS — Helping ministers achieve financial security and resilience so they can focus on their ministry calling remained the focus of GuideStone’s ministry activities in 2024 and will remain the focus in the months and years to come, noted President Hance Dilbeck.

ROCK SPRING, Ga. — In a heartwarming act of generosity and compassion, Peavine Baptist Church has announced that it has partnered with Undue Medical Debt to erase more than $5.7 million in medical debt for over 4,200 individuals in the Georgia counties of Catoosa, Walker, and Whitfield.

CORRYTON, Tenn. (BP) – See the need. Meet the need. During the 40 years Rockey Ramsey has served as pastor of Corryton Church, it has become part of the congregation’s fabric to respond. It’s not a surprise that the church has a staff position for Pastor of Etc.

When Hurricane Helene hit North Carolina in the fall of 2024, it left a path of destruction throughout the state, damaging or destroying over 125,000 homes. People were left with no shelter, no power, no food, and what could have easily seemed like no hope.

WAKE FOREST, N.C. — For Southeastern Seminary and Judson College, 2024 brought significant milestones and celebrations in the institution’s history, increased partnerships with local churches, and a continued emphasis on the Great Commission of King Jesus.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — As 2024 draws to a close, the Midwestern Seminary and Spurgeon College community celebrate God’s kind providence to the institution over the past year. Through various initiatives, faculty achievements, and enrollment growth, 2024 has been marked by God’s blessings on the institution’s mission for the Church.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Southern Seminary and Boyce College have marked 2024 as a year of profound impact, innovation, and celebration. From honoring the legacy of the Billy Graham School to advancing accessibility in theological education, these institutions continue to equip gospel ministers for a rapidly changing world.