OPINION: 8 ways the enemy is attacking churches today
While we face a real enemy in Satan and his forces, we are our own worst enemy
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First Amendment rights threatened in COVID-19 world
Churches around the nation are experiencing heavy COVID-19 regulations that are not being put on other businesses such as casinos and restaurants.
Reflection on longtime Georgia Baptist pastor
One of the most startling marks of the current crisis caused by coronavirus is the impact it has had upon funerals. This is largely due to the spread traced to a funeral in Dougherty County. There are no long greeting lines, there are no fifty car processions to the cemetery, there are no long-extended hugs. […]
3 easy steps to assess your church’s communications strategy
How do you know if your communications strategy is a success?
As Meador retires, senior leaders applaud his faithful service
Clyde Meador, who serves as executive advisor to the president at the International Mission Board, retires service —or, more accurately, re-retiring—on June 12 after more than 45 years of service to Southern Baptists. Retires Service to Indonesia from 1974 Meador and his wife, Elaine, began their missionary service with the Southern Baptist Convention entity in […]
Bible Study for May 31: The Mission of Acceptance
“…we can accept a differing opinion where the Bible gives no obvious primary instruction…”
4 ways to help your pastor’s mental health
The pastoral duty can morph into self-destruction before we can blink our eyes.
IMB approves 59 missionaries, addresses budget concerns
International Mission Board trustees held the group’s first-ever virtual meeting May 13-14. RICHMOND, Va. (BP) — During a virtual meeting May 13-14, trustees of the International Mission Board approved the appointment of 59 new missionaries and received an update on the impact of the COVID-19 global pandemic, which has contributed directly to a shortfall of […]
LifeWay Disappointed: cancels summer camp sessions for 2020 amid ongoing COVID-19 concerns
NASHVILLE (BP) — LifeWay Christian Resources announced that FUGE, StudentLife, Student Life for Kids and CentriKid camp sessions for 2020 have been canceled because of continued concerns stemming from the COVID-19 outbreak. This does not include Camp Ridgecrest for Boys and Camp Crestridge for Girls held at Ridgecrest Conference Center in N.C. Ben Trueblood, director […]
Steve Gaines to be SBC president nominee
Tennessee pastor Steve Gaines will be nominated for president of the Southern Baptist Convention, Georgia pastor Johnny Hunt announced today.
Greg Laurie to bring his Harvest Crusade to Atlanta in 2016 and SBC’s Crossover Phoenix in 2017
“I am hoping this is a catalyst – not just in the DFW Metroplex, but for churches across the country to rally in a renewed commitment to evangelism.”
Georgia places in top ten of most religious states in America
Georgia’s neighbors of Alabama, Tennessee, and South Carolina all ranked in the top five, with Alabama being the most religious state.