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Working with children has been a staple of Send Me Now missions, as Rachel Tumlin of Georgia Gwinnett College did last year. This summer, social distancing guidelines will have to be practiced for …

On June 1 Mark Marshall, left, will officially begin his position as Georgia Baptist assistant executive director. His former role as Church Strengthening lead strategist will be filled by Levi …

Volunteers with Rahab's Haven hand out hygiene products and other supplies in Albany on April 25. RAHAB'S HAVEN/Facebook ALBANY — Getting people to talk to you at a hotel known for prostitution and …

Longtime Southern Baptist Convention parliamentarian Barry McCarty will be moving from his position at Southwestern Seminary to become professor of Rhetoric and Communication this fall. He will also …

By Diana Chandler BRUNSWICK (BP) — Nearly three months after his death, a graphic video of the moment a young black man was shot while jogging on a quiet street in a small town has inflamed …

By Tom Strode WASHINGTON (BP) — The Trump administration and an order of Roman Catholic nuns urged the U.S. Supreme Court Wednesday, May 6 to uphold federal rules that protect the rights of …

MCRAE — The past couple of months have forced pastors to adjust to many changes. One of the more jarring ones is preaching to a screen instead of the familiar faces they’re accustomed to seeing …

DULUTH — Thursday’s annual National Day of Prayer (NDP) comes at a point like no other in our country, says Marcus Merritt, prayer coordinator for the Georgia Baptist Mission Board. “During …

BCM students Bri Pafford, left, and Joseph Park package goodie bags for international students who were unable to leave Georgia Southwestern when the campus shut down in March for COVID-19. BRIAN …

Silas Moore, left, and Christopher Sandusky take on a painting project while on a mission trip with New Providence Baptist Church to Haiti last year. Moore's father, Brian, is pastor of the church …

Javier Chavez, a vice president of the Georgia Baptist Convention and pastor of Amistad Cristiana Internacional in Gainesville, began hosting meetings for Hispanic leaders last year. "We have stopped …

A member of Sherwood Baptist Church in Albany is joined by hospital employees as the church joins other congregations in donating meals to Phoebe Putney Hospital in Dougherty County, a COVID-19 …

Participants in a webinar April 23 discuss steps toward churches meeting again in person. DULUTH — A Thursday 10 a.m. webinar will continue a conversation among …

Worship teams, like this one at Roswell Street Baptist Church in Marietta, will be playing in empty sanctuaries a few more weeks – a bit longer in some places. RSBC/BP By Tess Schoonhoven NASHVILLE …

Kemp calls for Day of Prayer on Monday

ATLANTA — Georgia Baptists are urged to take part in a statewide Day of Prayer this Monday called by Governor Brian Kemp. Members of the governor's staff confirmed the announcement as well as a …

Georgia wins!

The coronavirus has brought out the best in Georgia Baptists. Did you see that? Did. You. See. THAT! God just used Georgia Baptists to flip the script on COVID-19 and reach more …

On the first weekend of April members of Clarkston International Bible Church directed those taking part in its drive-through COVID-19 testing clinic. In the weeks to come, the Georgia Baptist …

WARNER ROBINS — The South Georgia Extension Center through New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary is among those to be closed as part of a financial restructuring due to COVID-19. …

Riders prepare to embark on the Unholy Tour last year. Content Editor Myriah Snyder's coverage of the event was recognized with the Frank Burkhalter Award for Exceptional Achievement in Religious …

Renee Bennett, project manager for Need a Mask and member of Salem Baptist Church in Dalton, distributes a mask at the church's drive-through distribution point. RENEE BENNETT/Special DALTON — A …

When can we start back?

Lately, I am being asked a question on a regular basis: When can we start having our church worship service in our building again? Before answering this question, let’s back up a …

Zion Hill Baptist Church Pastor Will Linginfelter stands while volunteers work in the background. ZHBC/Special CHATSWORTH — On Easter Sunday, Zion Hill Baptist Church placed a cross made of flowers …

New City Church Pastor Patrick Thompson speaks about his experience fighting through and recovering from the coronavirus on Fox News. Before planting the church located in Long Island City, NY, …

Native Georgian and legendary Southern Baptist pastor Jerry Vines brings the invitation alongside praise band members of Dry Valley Baptist Church on the grounds of Summerville Trade Day. Vines …

Sometimes life is unpredictable. As much as we may plan and try to organize our lives, there are circumstances that arise out of our control. Oftentimes we have to adjust and make changes as we …

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