By Diana Chandler LONG ISLAND CITY, N.Y. (BP) — Awaiting his coronavirus (COVID-19) test results, Long Island City, N.Y., pastor Patrick Thompson was self-quarantined at home with a sore throat and …

Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. 1 Peter 5:8 Our adversary is constantly maneuvering to hinder our …

Over the last few days, I have been getting a number of questions from Georgia Baptists regarding the coronavirus emergency orders from the state and local governments. There is no doubt that the …

Pastor Robert Burt, pictured with his wife, Joy, has tested positive for COVID-19. ATHENS — The senior pastor of Danielsville Baptist Church has tested positive for …

The best new entry to the Netflix lineup is a documentary series that won’t leave you laughing or even cheering – although it’s so engrossing that you might binge it until the end. …

Louisiana Baptists donate respirators NEW ORLEANS (BP) — Louisiana Baptists have donated 10,000 N95 respirators to help Ochsner Medical Center near New Orleans and about 14,000 more to other …

NASHVILLE (BP) — Ronnie Floyd, president and CEO of the Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee, answers questions about the decision to cancel the 2020 SBC Annual Meeting and about the …

“I call to remembrance the genuine faith that is in you, which dwelt first in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice, and I am persuaded is in you also.” ~2 Timothy 1:5 …

Ed Stetzer is calling pastors to move to the next stage of dealing with the COVID-19 crisis. FACEBOOK/Screen capture By Tess Schoonhoven WHEATON, Ill. (BP) — Ed Stetzer is calling pastors to move …

IMB missionaries to Japan gather for a meal with friends. International Mission Board leaders have directed overseas personnel to postpone hosting mission volunteer groups through June 30. In …

Zach Williams serves as pastor of Flat Creek Baptist Church in Gainesville. Recently, the church's deacons voted to give $1,000 a week to churches in financial stress. CALEB YOUNG/Special …

“He who would love life and see good days, let him refrain his tongue from evil, and his lips from speaking deceit.Let him turn away from evil and do good; Let him seek peace and pursue it.” 1 …

Bible Studies for Life 1 Corinthians 6:9-20 Chris Allen, pastor First Baptist Church, Cairo In the first lesson of this study, we learned about what it meant to be Holy. Specifically, …

The Coronavirus has interrupted our entire way of life, albeit temporarily. Crowds are out, and social distancing is in. Most of our churches are implementing online worship as a means of …

By George Schroeder NASHVILLE (BP) — In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Southern Baptist Convention Annual Meeting has been canceled for the first time in 75 years. Citing authority provided …

It is time for some old dogs to learn a few new tricks. For the first time we are seriously evaluating how we use technology for ministry. Last week, churches all across America …

Georgia evangelist Keith Fordham provided the following report to The Christian Index. The Wild Game Supper Feb. 29 was amazing. Rev. Marvin Lee and his small church have been …

The P.U.S.H. Prayer Team at Line Baptist Church in Alto gathers at the altar. LINE BC/Special EDITOR'S NOTE: As have many other congregations, Line Baptist Church has …

“For, he who would love life and see good days, let him refrain his tongue from evil, and his lips from speaking deceit.” ~1 Peter 3:10 Most every prayer in our home involves …

Governor Brian Kemp delivers an address on the current state of the coronavirus response in Georgia on Monday, March 23. Last Friday, Alliance Defending Freedom made a video to address a variety of …

Chris Hurst holds his bulletin with lyrics while Frank Lamb, music pastor at Friendship Baptist Church in Lee County, leads worship on Sunday, March 22. Friendship held a drive-in worship service, …

Roughly one-third of GenSend summer missionaries move to cities after college with the goal of living on mission alongside North American Mission Board missionaries once they arrive. Reid Morrison …

Only “essential” employees allowed on NOBTS campus due to New Orleans’ stay-home order By Staff NEW ORLEANS — After a directive by New Orleans mayor LaToya …

By Tom Strode NASHVILLE (BP) – The Southern Baptist Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission is providing ongoing content addressing issues related to church ministry, life in …

LifeWay building in downtown Nashville. LIFEWAY/BP By Aaron Earls and Joy Allmond/LifeWay NASHVILLE  – As the COVID-19 pandemic causes churches across …