Southern Baptist leaders condemn storming of U.S. Capitol
The SBC leaders called for peace – and called Christians to prayer.
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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.
COVID-19 relief law aids charitable giving
By Tom Strode WASHINGTON (BP) — New COVID-19 relief legislation that maintains encouragement for charitable giving and funding for a small loan program that includes churches gained President Trump’s signature on Dec. 27. In a sudden reversal, the president signed into law a combined legislative package that provides $900 billion for COVID-19 relief and $1.4 […]
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.
Augusta church brings fellowship and the gospel through cookies
Everyone enjoyed tasting and bidding on the delicious variety of cookies. CURTIS BAPTIST CHURCH AUGUSTA – What do Curtis Baptist Church, cookies, and Christmas have in common? The answer comes in the form of fellowship, friends, and missions giving called the Great Commission Cook Exchange. The church, which resides in downtown Augusta, has a heart […]
New guide asks Georgia Baptists to start 2021 in prayer
The 21 Days of Prayer Guide was written by leaders from the mission board’s Church Strengthening team.
Couple married 50 years, died of COVID-19 hours apart
Willard died early in the morning on Thanksgiving Day. Wilma Gail followed hours later. The couple had celebrated their 50th anniversary in September.
A voice for religious liberty: The organization of Georgia’s first Baptist Association in 1784
Chesterfield, VA Memorial to “Apostles of Freedom.” Future President James Madison described the Chesterfield jail as a “diabolical, hell conceived principal of persecution.” Two of the seven Baptist ministers imprisoned there for Religious Liberty migrated to Georgia and helped Georgia Baptists respond to the state’s attempt to establish state supported religion in Georgia. CHARLES JONES GEORGIA – Each generation […]
LMCO: Together; Thank you to Southern Baptists
Kristen Lowry and her husband, Daniel, faithfully serve in Kenya, supported by the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering. IMB INTERNATIONAL – Every day is appropriate to say “thank you” to Southern Baptists who give generously so that the gospel spreads to all nations. In this season of giving — the Lottie Moon season in many churches […]
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 […]