Stuckey Baptist Church may be small but it certainly has a big heart.The rural church in Glenwood, Ga., has fewer than 30 people in attendance on Sunday mornings, but it is one of the state’s most …

What everyone is Georgia knows is that former Atlanta Fire Chief Kelvin Cochran is a good man.In fact, Cochran is a hero in evangelical circles because he took on the city of Atlanta in a …

Like it or not, our country is reaping the bitter fruits of generations of Christians who believed it was somehow wrong to be engaged in the political process.Their withdrawal has meant God’s …

Pastor Jack Lee is shown here baptizing Thomas Swilley at Altamaha Baptist Church. Lee is retiring as the church’s pastor at the end of July._______________Wayne County has been described as a bit …

A group of campers enjoy activities on the small lake at the Pinnacle Retreat Center.The mental image painted in a recent article about the Pinnacle Retreat Center near Clayton, Georgia, is one of …

More than 20,000 Southern Baptists have wrapped up a gargantuan business meeting in Nashville. Now, it’s time to heed the advice of David Jeremiah and get back to the work of spreading the …

What would you be willing to do to steer a child away from a life of crime?What would you be willing to do to ensure that a child grows into a responsible adult who contributes to society in a …

Dr. Patterson and his wife, Amy, at their home in Newnan.Dr. Jimmy Dale Patterson is one of the finest pastors you could ever meet, so news of his retirement from First Baptist Church in Newnan is …

The story of First Baptist Church in Duluth, Ga., is truly an amazing one as told last week by The Christian Index’s editor, Roger Alford.More than a decade ago, the church examined itself and …

IMB President Paul Chitwood, left, visits with trustee Chairman Chuck Pourciau, recording secretary Carol Pfeiffer and second vice chairman Nate Bishop. (IMB photo) EDITORIALSouthern Baptist …