2021 Georgia Legislative Session set to begin
“We are set to begin what will be the first of a two-year legislative cycle.”
Under the Dome
Next generation of Hispanic leaders tour Georgia State Capitol
Since August, 13 groups have taken prayer tours of the Georgia State Capitol led by Mike Griffin, the Georgia Baptist Public Affairs representative.
Faith Wins completes successful statewide bus tour
The tour also communicated that “it is important that Christians understand their responsibility as citizens and that in doing so, that their voices be heard from Biblical perspective,” Mike Griffin, public affairs representative, said.
Public Affairs Committee hears update from Alliance Defending Freedom
The fight for religious liberty is spiritual warfare, Harrison Smith, regional alliance director for Alliance Defending Freedom, told the Georgia Baptist Public Affairs Committee.
Pastors, politicians and the dark side of Christmas
“Stand up, Pastors! Be warriors for the truth lest the dark side of 2020 is followed by the darker side of 2021!”
Georgia Baptists to participate in Faith Wins bus tour
Starting December 14, Georgia Baptists will be participating in a strategic bus tour to encourage Christians to vote their biblical values in the January 5 Senate run-off. The tour will start in Dalton and end in Valdosta. Faith Wins (a National Christian nonprofit organization) is leading this effort. The Georgia Baptist Mission Board, along with […]
New voter guides: Georgia Senate runoffs
As we did in October, we are going to be providing Georgia Baptists with voter guides. These new guides are intended to help you choose the candidates you will vote for in the January 5 Senate Runoff. It is important once again that you know as much as possible on the candidate’s positions on issues […]
We don’t need to ‘change America’; we need to protect our fundamental freedoms
“Now we take Georgia, then we change America,” Schumer said.
Explainer: Questions on the Georgia 2020 election
…we wanted to offer answers to questions most frequently being asked.
Public Affairs Update: How will the election impact your religious freedom?
“It is important that we all understand that there is no scenario where we can kick back and relax as the threats to our ability live our faith and share the gospel will never cease.”
EXPLAINER: 2020 Georgia ballot questions
During the November 3rd election voters will have the opportunity to decide on three statewide ballot measures. This year there will be 2 proposed constitutional amendments and one statewide referendum question. Amendment #1: Authorizes dedication of fees and taxes to their intended purposes by general state law. (House Resolution No. 164, Resolution Act No. 597) “Shall […]
Voter guides: An important educational tool
As always, I want to thank you for your support of the Public Affairs Ministry this past year. We’ve had wins and losses. These wins and losses are a constant reminder that elections have consequences. This is true whether it is local, state, or national. It is the people that we put in office that […]