JONESBORO — Although registration has passed for GO Georgia to be held Aug. 16-17 at First Baptist Church, the annual training event is still available to church leaders and …
ATLANTA — News today that the ACLU has filed a lawsuit opposing a recently-passed Georgia law extending protections to unborn children doesn't surprise pro-life supporters. The …
Seven-year-old Kennedy McWhorter prepares to read the Bible, assisted by Emcee Major-Chaplain Wyne Hutchings, at the Cochran-Bleckley Bible Reading Marathon leading up to the National Day of Prayer …
By Jane Rodgers/Southern Baptist TEXAN BROWNSVILLE, Texas (BP) — While state and national officials craft responses to the humanitarian crisis along the Mexico border, Southern Baptist entities -- …
WASHINGTON — Georgia Baptists’ commitment to fighting human trafficking received a reminder as to the worldwide scope of the problem with the release of the 2019 …
Messengers gather in Legacy Arena at the Birmingham Jefferson Civic Center June 11-12. This year's annual meeting marked the first time in 20 years all states, plus Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and …
Bible Drillers take part in the state competition held May 11 at Flat Creek Baptist Church in Fayetteville. MYRIAH SNYDER/Index MONROE — Bible Drill and Speakers is the …
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary BP/Special By Diana Chandler FORT WORTH, Texas (BP) — Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary is committed to protecting survivors of abuse and being a …
From when he was a little boy, Pat Wheeler, right, told her son John about another mother out there – Sandra Stone, left – who also loved him very much. SANDRA STONE/Special WAYCROSS — In 1968 …
By Shannon Baker BIRMINGHAM (BP) – Nearly 800 ministers' wives benefited from the quick thinking – and prayer – of this year's Ministers' Wives Luncheon president, Kim Hamm, and her team of …
By Shar Walker BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (BP) — Featured guest speaker, cartoonist, and preacher Joe McKeever encouraged bivocational pastors in the rewarding and challenging work to which God has called …
By Jenny Gregory CLEVELAND – New criminal justice degree concentrations will be offered through Truett McConnell University’s Michael Sattler School of Public Service beginning fall semester …
Ben Mandrell, 42, will be nominated by LifeWay Christian Resources trustees' presidential search committee as the entity's 10th president. The vote is scheduled for a June 28, 2019 board meeting in …
Worship has remained a highlight of Superwow over the decades. This year, some 1,600 campers are expected to attend it and the more discipleship-oriented Impact over several weeks in Fort Walton …
ROME — Shorter University confirmed its receipt of a Warning from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) this morning, June 13, on basis of financial …
Jamie Dew teaches a class at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, where he's been on staff since 2011. Dew, who has been nominated by a New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary search committee …
Brewton-Parker College President Steve Echols signs for the $7.2 million loan that will place the school's interest rate at 3.85%. BPC/Special By Jerusha Yoder MOUNT VERNON – Earlier this month, …
DULUTH — Response to the May 23 Unholy Tour has resulted in a full bus for the event designed to raise awareness of sex trafficking in the Atlanta area. Georgia Public Service Commissioner Tim …
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp signs the LIFE Act, making abortion illegal after a baby's heartbeat is detected. It's passage makes Georgia a leader in the country for the pro-life movement. GOVERNOR'S …
DULUTH — Churches wanting to be clear on the latest regulations to impact their financial procedures, shore up their security plan, or take pre-emptive steps to protect their religious liberty can …
At left James Charles Chambless, chairman of deacons at Macedonia Baptist Church in Thomaston, talks with deacon Ray Bobo in the cafe of Turning Point at Mabel White Baptist Church in Macon, the …
Jackie Frith surveys some of the 600 century-old pecan trees he lost overnight in the eye of Hurricane Michael last fall. Frith's story was one of several chronicled by former Index Managing Editor …
DULUTH — 11Alive chief meteorologist Chris Holcomb remembers well the Palm Sunday tornado outbreak that happened 25 years ago on March 27, 1994. And while he doesn't want to scare anyone, Holcomb …
Image courtesy of Google Maps The north Georgia cities of Sandy Springs, Roswell, and Johns Creek factored heavily in the culmination of a report by WalletHub on America’s most diverse cities. The …
The two-day Shepherd Care Conference focused on a variety of health-related topics for pastors. MYRIAH SNYDER/Index DULUTH — The topic of health can cover several areas for pastors. And whether …