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 …

DULUTH — Any other year, Ingleside Baptist Church in Macon would have ample space to accommodate messengers to the Georgia Baptist Convention annual meeting. However, 2020 is no normal year. …

DULUTH  — The Georgia Baptist Convention annual meeting will be held Monday, Nov. 9, but with several changes from years’ past.  Due to COVID-19, the event typically …

At left the tombstone of Georgia Baptist pastor's wife Rebecca Matthews (1760-1840) in Green County's Penfield Cemetery reads: "Rebecca consort of Rev. Jas. Matthews the 80th year of her age an …

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 …

“I will never forget Bobby saying, ‘As much as drugs are physically and mentally addictive, they are as much spiritually addictive,’" Demorest pastor Doug Porter says of his brother, whose …

In this 2013 file photo, left to right, Georgia Baptist state missionaries Charles Drummond, Mike Everson, George Barnett, and Harris Malcom discuss the possibilities of every church becoming a Great …

Taking part in the naming ceremony for the Letton Nursing Computer Laboratory at Shorter University were, from left, Ben Bruce, Shorter’s vice president for Advancement; Sam Warner, the Georgia …

WATKINSVILLE – Lee Hunter, former employee for the University of Georgia BCM from 1994 to 2010, died on Oct. 11. He was 71 years old. Hunter was pastor of Pleasant Grove Baptist …

Students from area schools do their work courtesy of the upgraded Wi-Fi at First Baptist Church of High Falls. FBCHF/Special JACKSON — Harvey Ellis noticed the family with five school-age children …

Pastors and their wives enjoy the retreat hosted by the Georgia Baptist Mission Board Oct. 16-18 on Jekyll Island. TIM DOWDY/Special By Roy Hayhurst JEKYLL ISLAND — While acknowledging no minister …

Leah Westberry, left, talks with Shauntay Ford at an annual missions event sponsored by Georgia Baptist Women. JARROD CECIL/Special DULUTH — An online training event Oct. 29 will help women in …

DULUTH — Executive Director W. Thomas Hammond, Jr. explained the need for a financial redirect for the Georgia Baptist Mission Board last month at the Executive Committee meeting. The bulk of his …

By Dawn Tolbert ROME — Sylvia Washington, chair of the Department of Pediatrics at Floyd Medical Center, will be the featured speaker at Shorter University’s 2020 Christmas on the Hill …

In 1772 Daniel Marshall established and was pastor of Kiokee Baptist Church near Appling, Georgia Baptists' first congregation. Above is pictured the Kiokee meeting house, built in 1808, 24 years …

As many of you probably know by now, there will be an abbreviated schedule for this year’s 2020 Georgia Baptist Convention at Ingleside Baptist Church in Macon. Because of these changes, there will …

Pandemic protocols for First Baptist Alpharetta's summer basketball camps included no parents in the gym and social distancing during twice-daily devotions and prayers. FBC ALPHARETTA By Diana …

DULUTH — Once a topic discussed in whispers or private phone calls, pastor wellness is currently getting the overdue attention many say is long overdue. "It begins with awareness," says Tim Dowdy, …

DULUTH  – The deadline for Georgia Baptists to nominate outstanding high school seniors as candidates for the Georgia Baptist Student Achievement Award is Nov. 1.   …

MARIETTA — The Atlanta Braves recently honored Noonday Baptist Association 's Howard Koepka as a Hometown Hero for his work in food distribution. When the COVID-19 shutdown led to …

CLAXTON — Matt Brady, pastor of Eastside Baptist Church , will be nominated for vice president of the Georgia Baptist Convention. Captain Brian Mize, a U.S. Army chaplain and …

At far right, Pastor Ventura Ruiz of Primera Iglesia Bautista in Lawrenceville makes a point while fellow panelists (left to right) Alex Cossio, Luis Rondan, and John Cuentas listen during the …

In addition to being a pastor, Stephen Williams is also a motivational speaker for businesses and schools on the topic of servant leadership. CALHOUN — Stephen Williams, lead pastor of Belmont …

Georgia Baptist Executive Director W. Thomas Hammond, Jr., listens to a participant at the listening session held Sept. 21 in Cordele. SCOTT BARKLEY/Index MOULTRIE — The listening session at First …

WOODSTOCK — Michael Lewis, lead pastor of Roswell Street Baptist Church in Marietta, has announced his intention to nominate Alex Cosio, pastor of Nuevo Horizonte Baptist Church in Woodstock , as a …