By Joe Westbury Jim Burton fields questions about writing, God, and illness during his book signing at an Atlanta-area skilled nursing center. JOE WESTBURY/Special CUMMING (BP) — Jim Burton sits up …

As many of you know  House Bill 481 , known as the “Heartbeat Bill,” passed the Georgia State Senate last Friday. Although the House of Representatives already passed the bill, it must go …

Although I don’t watch as much as when I was in college, basketball is still one of my favorite sports. NBA players are some of the best pure athletes in the world. With their size, speed, …

Betsy Gomez and Muche Ukegbu By BP Staff BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (BP) — Betsy Gomez of Irving, Texas, has been named to chair the Credentials Committee for the June 11-12 Southern Baptist Convention …

RICHMOND, Va. (IMB) — A number of years ago, a man named Philip had an encounter with an official from Africa. After Philip shared the Gospel with him, the official believed in Christ and desired …

When my wife asks a question, that needs to be of utmost priority, eh what (as we say in England)?! While reading her Bible she came across what can be a troublesome text in I Sam, 16:16 where we …

Pastor Mike Stone of Emmanuel Baptist Church in Blackshear addresses legislators Feb. 27 on the 20th floor of the James "Sloppy" Floyd Building in Atlanta, across the street from the State Capitol, …

Eccl. 5:10-20 Gregg Potts, lay minister Emerson Money brings happiness, right?  Nope! It doesn’t. We have been told that, and some like to believe that, but money …

HB 481 supporters line up in the hallway before entering the Senate chambers. MIKE GRIFFIN/Special ATLANTA — By a vote of 34-18, the Georgia Senate passed House Bill 481, the Living Infants …

Leon Newman addresses Thomaston First Baptist Church before leading 60 members of his former choir during their reunion on Feb. 24. FACEBOOK photo THOMASTON – Around 60 choir members crowded into …

Georgia Baptist Convention President Robby Foster of Northside Baptist Church, Valdosta, announces that the following persons will serve on the 2019 Committee on Nominations: (Chairman) Brad Waters, …

Dear Friends: This past Monday morning, the Georgia Senate Science & Technology Committee passed  House Bill 481 , known as the  Living Infants Fairness & Equality Act (LIFE …

By David Roach DALLAS (BP) — The Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee will hold a special called meeting in Dallas April 2 to vote on a presidential nominee, EC chairman Mike Stone …

The debate over abortion has been going on so long at such a fevered pitch that it’s become easy to spot the arguments. I’m pro-life, and so already know the arguments those who disagree with me …

Q: (From an athiest-leaning agnostic) Why do you feel the need for a God in your life? Why do you need a crutch? One of the joys of my life since retiring from the pastorate has been …

By Brandon Elrod GREENSBORO (BP) — "I heard pastors share stories about how they were close to hanging it up, and I just knew there had to be some way to inspire them to stay the course." The …

Today, March 18, the Georgia Senate Science & Technology Committee, chaired by Senator Renee Unterman, passed House Bill 481, known as the Living Infants Fairness & Equality Act (LIFE Act). …

Rome — Shorter University is working to establish a scholarship in memory of the late Bob Stinchcomb, who was a member of Shorter’s faculty at the time of his death in April 2018. Bob Stinchcomb …

Eccl. 2:18-23 Gregg Potts, lay minister Emerson If you ask someone if they like their job, you are normally going to get one of two responses: “Oh, it’s a job… you know… you …

By Brandon Elrod On Sunday mornings, Philip Nache preaches to a congregation of around 80 people. The majority of those who attend his church are African immigrants who now call Minneapolis home. …

By Timothy E. Head DALLAS, Texas (BP) — Protecting children, youth, and other vulnerable groups – as well as responding well to reports from victims of abuse in churches and …

ATLANTA — Georgia Baptist Public Affairs Representative Mike Griffin quoted former President Ronald Reagan to open his testimony Thursday, March 14, in favor of House Bill 481 , commonly known as …

By Tobin Perry BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (BP) — As Southern Baptists from across the country make plans for the SBC annual meeting in June, they're also preparing to engage more than 20,000 homes with the …

CLEVELAND – Chapel at Truett McConnell University is not an incidental weekly event, but fundamental and vital to the life and wellbeing of the students, faculty, and administration of Georgia …

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 …