Baptist Life

By Diana Chandler DALLAS (BP) — Ronnie Floyd is the new president and CEO of the Southern Baptist Convention's Executive Committee, elected April 2 by ballot vote in a called meeting in Dallas. …

A scene in “Unplanned” captures America’s own self-denial when it comes to abortion. Based on the story of Abby Johnson, herself a former Planned Parenthood clinic director and “Employee of …

By David Roach NASHVILLE (BP) — The pro-life movie "Unplanned" finished its opening weekend No. 4 at the box office and doubled its projected gross earnings — despite a suspension March 30 of the …

Dr. Alan Hix, Associate Professor of Christian Studies at Shorter University (back left) led a missions group of students from Shorter to Alaska during Spring Break. Here, the group poses for a photo …

Eccl. 11:7-10; 12:12-14 Bobby Braswell, Associational Missions Strategist Middle Baptist Association, Sylvania Obedience to God is the key to a meaningful life. John …

Ronnie Floyd holds his final news conference as president of the Southern Baptist Convention prior to the 2016 annual meeting in St. Louis. BP/Special By David Roach NASHVILLE (BP) — Arkansas …

The Georgia House of Representatives breaks for recess after voting to agree with the Senate's version of House Bill 481, the fetal heartbeat bill, on Friday, March 29. Governor Brian Kemp is …

Kingdom Studios co-founder and film director Andrew Erwin speaks March 27 during Proclaim 19, the NRB International Christian Media Convention in Anaheim, Calif. VAN PAYNE/NRB By Michael Foust …

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 …

Standing in the gap … for yourself

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 …

All humans feel a need for God

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). …

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