I’ve written before that I, like many others, wrestle with pride. Over the years of ministry, though, the Lord has taught me much — most often the hard way. Perhaps you’ve experienced some of …

I proudly display an autographed baseball in my office. While I am an avid Braves fan, this ball is not signed by any famous baseball player. In fact, it displays a shaky signature of my …

The church has not been exempted from the impact of the global pandemic and the massive shutdown. Businesses, schools, governmental operations, and travel have all been adversely affected. Many …

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 …

The confirmation of Amy Coney Barrett as the 115 th justice to the Supreme Court should be cause for celebration for every American, despite what you may have heard. Her story has been told …

“I don’t have enough volunteers.”  Have you ever heard a ministry leader in your church say this? Perhaps you have said it or at least thought it. Here’s a question …

Recently I posted about why pastors are especially tired these days. Many of us in ministry get too little rest (and I’m one of the guilty ones), and we need to think about making changes. Here are …

By Philip Jones EDITOR’S NOTE: October is Pastor Appreciation Month. Have confidence in your leaders and submit to their authority, because they keep watch over you as those who must give an …

Prayer is more than me I began to follow Christ when I was a teen. I was in a family that did not go to church. My mom did not attend, and neither did my brothers and sisters. My …

Do you ever get the feeling that there is no such thing as having enough in our world? We live in a culture where there is an incessant pressure to add on to existing things. Think about all of the …

By Chris Martin A major consequence of the fact that the majority of us live on the internet is ever-increasing polarization. All kinds of ingredients have melded together to create the white-hot …

By John Harding If you have been wondering when you should thank your pastor for his faithfulness during this difficult season, here’s my recommendation: right now. Having faithful pastors at a …

By Chris Surratt If there is any “good” to come out of our current COVID-19 crisis, it’s that churches have been forced to reexamine the health of their current programs and …

By Jason Lowe Editor’s note: October 18–25 is Week of Prayer for Baptist Associations. COVID-19 has changed so many of our association’s ministries this year. All of our regularly scheduled …

During the November 3rd election voters will have the opportunity to decide on three statewide ballot measures. This year there will be 2 proposed constitutional amendments and one statewide …

I’ve written in the past about  why church members struggle with trusting pastors . On the other hand, I’ve also written about  characteristics of pastors I’ve learned to trust . Even if it …

FFC Photo FFC Photo FFC Photo As always, I want to thank you for your support of the Public Affairs Ministry this past year. We’ve had wins and losses. These wins and losses are a constant reminder …

If you attempt to stay current and engaged with our SBC family, you know we experience great days together as well as challenging days. While our goal is to live a Christ-filled life, there are times …

During COVID-19, there was a good deal of experimentation with small groups. There were groups meeting through  Microsoft Teams ,  FaceTime ,  Facebook ,  Zoom , and other forms of media. What …

Pastor Michael and Liliana Lewis worshipping at Roswell Street Baptist Church in Marietta. MYRIAH SNYDER/Index Here at the Georgia Baptist Mission Board, one of our sayings is “Pastors are …

This was originally posted at ChurchAnswers.com. By Sam Rainer Some dying churches are saved through revitalization or relaunches. Others are saved through the process of adoption. When a church is …

Kyle Walker poses with his wife, Lauren, and their children Taylor Grace, Libby, and Clay. CFBC/Special Much like we shouldn't wait until mid-February to let our spouses …

I walked into our closet and flipped the switch. Instead of light, I got a blue flash followed by a hollow pop sound. Blown bulb. I went to our utility closet and …

It's a really important year to do so. This year has been a tough year for pastors and church leaders. The pandemic has changed almost everything we do, but pastors have pivoted …

I grew up in Alabama and as a child knew I wanted to help people. I would always tell my best friend Erica that one day I was going to create a foundation to help abused children.    My …