The incoming group of students is estimated to be Truett McConnel University's largest in history, lending projections for total student enrollment this fall to creep up to 3,000. TMU/Special Members …

University of Iowa religious student organizations have received temporary recognition after being deregistered from the school. The controversy came when the groups' constitutions were deemed not in …

Kornpop, his legal first name, helps inflate 1,500 balloons for a benefit performance at the new Forsyth Performing Arts Center on Thursday evening. JOE WESTBURY/Index FORSYTH — Camp Kaleo Director …

At left, Georgia Baptist state missionary Marcus Merritt gets a photo with Wolfman, who once played harmonica with Lynyrd Skynyrd. At right Marty Youngblood talks with Sinner, one of numerous …

Nehemiah 6:1-3,15-16; 8:1-3,5-8 Harris Malcom, state missionary Middle Georgia Region Distractions come from all kinds of sources and directions. The enemy wants to stop God’s …

Clarkston International Bible Church served more than 450 families and distributed 2,000 backpacks on Aug. 4. Another 1,750 backpacks will be distributed to area schools. Reese Taylor, above, of West …

Jim Law, right, will serve as executive director of the North American Mission Board’s Evangelism and Leadership group. NAMB president Kevin Ezell said of Law, “I could not be more thrilled to …

Showcased just outside Red Hill Church's two tents at the Route 66 festival is a 1955 Chevy Bel Air. The gleaming red and white car attracted visitors to the church's display. BP/Special By Andrew …

Kat Harris serves as support staff in research with our mission board. As I read her personal thoughts regarding the Cooperative Program, I rejoiced in my heart, expressing, “She’s got it!” …

Scott Bosier, far right, performed in numerous operas, such as here at the Muddy River Opera in Quincy, Ill., before accepting a call to the pastorate. SCOTT BOSIER/Special CANTON — Dressed in camo …

Georgia Baptists's women's choral group Jubalheirs, above, will perform tomorrow night while the Sons of Jubal will present their concert tonight. The  Sons of Jubal and Jubalheirs are nearing …

Nehemiah 5:1-13 Harris Malcom, state missionary Middle Georgia Region As we walk with God there are times that opposition does not always come from without. There are those attacks …

John Bisagno, pastor of First Baptist Church in Houston, led the congregation into becoming of the largest in the Southern Baptist Convention during his 30 years leading the congregation. Bisagno …

Pinehurst deacon chairman Carmel Biggers, Sr. presents a gift from his fellow deacons to Pastor Tony Dickerson in honor of his 45 years serving as pastor of the church. PINEHURST/Special COLUMBUS — …

Getty Images “What do we way as Christians when an influential professor fails to defend not only his childhood friend but his own wise and gracious comments because of hate speech that is …

By David Roach NASHVILLE (BP) — Teens who report high-frequency digital media use are twice as likely to develop attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), a study in the Journal of the …

In "The Wilderness: Enduring God's Call to Wait," Marty McLain bares his own times of doubt in ministry and how they can become assets when one becomes secure in his calling. Villa Rica minister …

Nehemiah 4:1-3,6-9,14-18 Harris Malcom, state missionary Middle Georgia Region When Nehemiah first arrived in Jerusalem, before telling anyone of his intentions he inspected the ruins. …

Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission President Russell Moore, left, and Southern Seminary President Albert Mohler, right, are two Southern Baptists voicing their concerns over the recent Revoice …

Dick Reasoner, husband of missionary Debbie Wohler Reasoner, died at home at Lake Lanier on Friday. July 27. He was the widower of Georgia Baptist Public Relations Director Diane Reasoner who died in …

P. J. and the family pet Veda – a full-blooded boxer – and his sister Gracie pose with their parents Penny and Paul in a not-so-formal outdoor setting. KUNST/Special[/caption] YATESVILLE – If …

Dahlonega Baptist Church had 115 volunteers ministering to 162 children for this year's Vacation Bible School. The church reported 4 professions of faith, says Preschool Director and Interim …

Stone Mountain native Steven Wright has accepted the call as senior pastor at Dahlonega Baptist Church. He comes to the North Georgia church after a decade as pastor of Signal Mountain Baptist Church …

Elizabeth Glass, who spent a decade of summers as a camper at Pinnacle, returned this year to give back to the next generation the spiritual insight she was given by others. JOE WESTBURY/Index …

Children and parents in Harrogate, TN arrive for the Christmas program and backpacks distribution from Mallary Association. WILKS/Special ALBANY — “Dear Backpack People …” With that …