Michael Pigg delivers the Missional Sermon for the 2020 GBC Annual Meeting. MYRIAH SNYDER/Index MACON — In Luke 4, Jesus preached in the synagogue and declared His simple mission theology, Michael Pigg, teaching pastor at Philadelphia Baptist Church in Lithonia, said during the Missional Sermon at the 2020 Georgia Baptist Convention annual meeting at Ingleside […]
Approximately 586 messengers approved a litany of measures …
Jimmy Blanton smiles during a celebration Oct. 19 honoring his 25 years leading Columbus Baptist Association. CBA/Special COLUMBUS — Jimmy Blanton’s 25 years leading Columbus Baptist Association has been transformational, say friends and pastors. And as far as they are concerned, he can stay for 25 more. Twenty-two years as a pastor in the area […]
By Jenny Gregory CLEVELAND — “What are you passionate about, Cam?” That question, and life-changing moment, will forever be etched in the mind of Cameron “Cam” Lee, senior Biblical counseling and psychology major at Truett McConnell University (TMU). “I was a Christian studies major, and while studying for my finals at the end of my […]
Doors open for registration at 9 a.m., with the annual meeting slated to begin at 1 p.m.
Due to COVID-19, the event typically spanning two days will instead be held to a single five-hour gathering…
Despite these obstacles, early Georgia Baptists persevered…
Jeff Gongwer, left, stands with Pastor Neftali Coronado and Dave Nelson, associational missions strategist of Kimball and Central associations. Photo courtesy of Jeff Gongwer GREENSBORO — The physical effects of COVID-19 hit people hard, but the impact is felt just as strong in areas a little harder to measure. Pastor Neftali Coronado arrived in the […]
“My brother’s death was a huge impact on my life and in my ministry.”
Barnette also served as an interim pastor for numerous churches…
“…students who study in the computer lab…will have a world of knowledge available…”
Hunter was pastor of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church at the time of his death and continued to serve at the UGA BCM as cook and in maintenance until very recently.