Adrian Rogers’ widow to SBC: ‘Keep the Word of God’
“…I was just always proud of him and proud to stand with him.”
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Mandrell elected as LifeWay’s 10th president
“I am grateful for the opportunity to lead in such an important season for LifeWay.”
Recent ministerial moves
At least three men were called to pastor Georgia Baptist churches this spring.
Georgia pastor Stone, California pastor Slade re-elected to SBC EC positions
Mike Stone, reelected as EC president, is pastor of Emmanuel Baptist Church in Blackshear…
Yarbrough’s fourth quarter could be his best
“I am eternally grateful for the opportunity to serve with an amazing team…”
Tim Watson becomes City of Auburn chaplain
Watson is pastor of Center of Hope Christian Ministries in the Roswell Baptist Association.
Southwestern Seminary dean, vice president to begin as Cartersville First Baptist pastor in July
Walker’s first Sunday in the CFBC pulpit is slated for July 14.
Crumbliss retires after nearly five decades of ministry
In 2008 First Baptist Forest Park was profiled in several Index articles that reported on ministering within an ever-changing community.
‘Rock of Faith’: For 92-year-old Kingsland choir member, age is just a number
“…you are inspired by her tenacious faithfulness.”
Longtime SBC photojournalist and former Index contributor Burton dies at 63
…his stories sought to encourage laity to identify their spiritual gifts and apply them through volunteer services through their churches.
E.W. McCall, SBC leader of ‘vision,’ dies
“…I had this seething rage within me, but God turned and tilted it toward the Kingdom.”
Shorter hires former Rome High coach to lead ladies basketball program
“His teams have performed well, and he believes in using the sport of basketball to teach larger life lessons.”