In survey, pastors split on stepping down after adultery
The age of online communication has muddied the waters for an already-murky topic.
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A taste of Mayberry coming to Baptist Conference Center
“Our guests have remarked that the best part and welcoming surprise of this event is the presence of the Holy Spirit, making this a spiritual as well as a fun experience.”
Savannah Hispanic church beams gospel through the air
SAVANNAH — During any day of the week, a young mother most likely turns to 94.7 on her radio dial to receive health tips for herself and her family. Later, an automobile mechanic may be listening to the station to hear a two-way discussion of a previous week’s sermon. And even later, a […]
First Duluth recognizes and unleashes a great resource – seniors
“God commands us to raise up the next generation, to hand off the baton of faith to those that come after us. We are not to just rest on what we have done.”
Pennsylvania church shooting began over seating
A Montgomery County (PA) district attorney said a deadly April 24 dispute that began over seating in a Southern Baptist church’s sanctuary escalated when a member brandished his badge to carry a firearm. “When he came over, he had a gun out,” stated Kevin Steele, whose office on April 28 announced alongside Montgomery Township Police […]
Fatal shooting leaves Pennsylvania church ‘grieved’
In an April 24 Facebook post, the congregation said it is “deeply grieved,” “shocked” and “heartbroken over what took place.”
St. Louis Baptists ready for volunteers
“We have 12 unreached areas of St. Louis that don’t have a Southern Baptist church within a three-to-five-mile radius.”
Meet the Moons
“I do not have words to express what is in my heart, but Marilene and I are so very grateful …”
Church involvement lends to closer families, community engagement, study indicates
A new Pew Research study indicates a correlation among the “highly religious” with closeness of extended families, community involvement, and overall happiness.
Truett-McConnell College and Cleveland Worship Center finalize lease/purchase contract
CLEVELAND – “I am very excited that we have finally signed the official documents for the Lease/Purchase agreement” stated Marc Turner, senior pastor of the Cleveland Worship Center (CWC). “I realize that it has taken many days and hours to come up with an agreement that would work for both ministries, but now that we […]
Bassmaster Champ Randy Howell calls men to Christ
BLUE RIDGE — Few men have a greater passion to see men come to a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ and begin to consistently walk with Him than Glen McCall. McCall is the Georgia Baptist Mission Board specialist in Men’s Ministry and has just completed a successful men’s conference in Blue Ridge. Months of planning […]
April 10 to be Cooperative Program Sunday in local churches
“This is God’s work, beyond what we can think of or do on our own.”