Southern Baptist Convention President J.D. Greear baptizes a new believer at The Summit Church on Baptism Day Sept. 8. Twitter photo Howe named EC VP of communications NASHVILLE (BP) — …

The faith-based crime drama "Vindication" headlines family-friendly viewing options for September, according to columnist Michael Foust. The show is available on Amazon Prime. AMAZON PRIME/Special …

By Kelvin Cochran Kelvin Cochran Many Christian Americans in today's culture are faced with a choice whether to live out their faith or keep their jobs. We are living in a season where one week we …

Read  Romans 8:28-29 .   Sometimes life is tough. Things happen that we just don’t understand. At times like this, we tend to question God’s activity or lack thereof. However, we …

Above, the Ground Zero cross, also known as the World Trade Center cross, is a formation of steel beams found among the debris of the World Trade Center after terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. The …

DALLAS (BP) — As many churches enter budget season, they are seeking ways to stretch limited budget dollars to cover a myriad of good and God-honoring goals, including Cooperative Program giving …

By Keila Diaz JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (BP) — The historic First Baptist Church in Jacksonville, Florida, plans to downsize its sprawling 10-block campus to just one beautifully designed block to cut …

From “Bible Studies for Life” curriculum, LifeWay Phil. 4:10-20 Jay Sanders, pastor Towaliga Baptist Church, Jackson Phil. 4:13 was not written primarily for athletes. I learned this the hard way …

Read Acts 24:22-27.  When the Apostle Paul was imprisoned in Caesarea, he had to defend himself against charges levied against him by members of the Jewish Sanhedrin. The Roman governor …

By Thom Rainer One of the most common responses we receive at ThomRainer.com is something like this statement: “You can’t run your church like a business.” Thom Rainer I get it. Our goal is to …

From "Explore the Bible" curriculum, LifeWay Eph. 2:1-10 Stephen V. Allen, senior pastor Tabernacle Baptist Church, Carrollton Even the most uninformed movie-goer can recognize the iconic 1933 movie …

Read Acts 20:17-38. The Apostle Paul is leaving the Ephesian elders for the last time. He is heading to Jerusalem where he knows there will be conflict. However, as he closes this chapter of his life …

Read Acts 18:24-28.  In Acts 18, we are told of a very gifted and accomplished orator named Apollos. He is described as “eloquent,” “mighty in Scriptures,” and “fervent in …

Read  Acts 9:10-19 .   The biggest nemesis of the early church was a guy known as Saul of Tarsus. His attacks upon the church were compared to how a wild animal tears open its prey. This …

Editor's note: Sunday, Sept. 8 is Baptism Day in the Southern Baptist Convention. For resources, go to namb.net/baptism-sunday . Marshall Ausberry   One of the beautiful things I like about …

GBC messengers gather at the 2018 annual meeting held last year at Second Baptist Church in Warner Robins. SCOTT BARKLEY/Index DULUTH  — Letters stipulating the number …

From “Bible Studies for Life” curriculum, LifeWay Philippians 4:4-9 Jay Sanders, pastor Towaliga Baptist Church, Jackson I come from a long line of worriers. My grandparents lived about an hour …

Read Acts 4:1-22. In the early days of the church, the Jewish Christians were able to continue to live peacefully in Jerusalem. However, as the church experienced dramatic growth, this peaceful …

  Ken Cloud voices thanks to Georgia Baptist Executive Director Thomas Hammond upon being named Associational Missionary of the Year Feb. 9. SCOTT BARKLEY/Index A retirement reception will be …

Battle fatigue – it is a real thing for every soldier, and I believe it is a real thing for every Christian called by God to be a soldier. I do not want to say the battles any of us as Christians …

Clint Bowman, at left, served with the International Mission Board alongside his wife, Harriett, for two decades before moving back to southeast Georgia. Now on staff at Second Baptist Church in …

Read Mark 14:12-21.   In Mark 14, we read about Jesus’ final week. He has made the triumphal entry into Jerusalem and He has cleansed the temple. The Jewish authorities are incensed. They have …

James, left, was recently saved while attending a Bible study in prison and is now engaged in the Celebrate Recovery program at Liberty Baptist Church. Pictured with Pastor Brian Branam, upon coming …

By Frankie Melton I was standing on the sidewalk in front of our church one afternoon when a gentleman walked by I didn't know. Frankie Melton As a pastor in a small town, I want to know everybody. …