According to the Scriptures, God has given mankind the stewardship responsibility of ruling over all His creation. In Genesis 1:25, God says that mankind is to “rule over all the earth” (NASB). …

Darren and April Talley, right, hold their son, Josiah, and talk with Executive Director Thomas Hammond, on the importance of adoption at the 2019 Georgia Baptist Convention annual meeting held at …

I’ve seen too many churches with laypersons (and pastors, for that matter, though I’m focusing on laity with this post) who want to control the show. Here are some markers of those folks: …

By Clay Gilbreath I wonder, through this extended time of social distancing, if the Lord wants to have a conversation with us like He did with Peter by the sea one day — a “define …

In the course of my day I have a list of the things that need to get done, divided into areas of urgency. They’re all important, but depending on deadlines and other factors, some get precedence. …

I grew up in Valdosta. It was a happy childhood, you could even say sheltered, as I never had to live through any real trials growing up. But when I was 28, my father died suddenly from suicide. I am …

This post originally appeared on ChurchAnswers.com . By Darrel Girardier If you’re like most churches during this pandemic, you’ve been thrust in the world of Online Church. Now “Online …

First, a caveat. While we face a real enemy in Satan and his forces, we are our own worst enemy. In no way can we blame Satan for our sinful choices. On the other hand, he is a schemer who …

At the end of the season, in youth league sports, everybody gets a trophy. From the first-place team to the last-place team, the coach hands every kid a shiny piece of plastic that says thanks for …

By Jack Hunter NEW ORLEANS (BP) — Disaster narrows focus and frames choice. When your neighbor is busted up and bleeding out, do you go to him or pass by? This was the question Katrina put to the …

By Marshal Ausberry Southern Baptist African American leaders offered diverse perspectives to help churches thrive during current challenges in a virtual town hall  Aug. 25, hosted by the National …

By Zach Walker I had a great first year at Truett McConnell University, and I also learned a lot. There are several lessons that I would like to share with students entering college this fall. My …

“I repeat, be strong and courageous!  Don’t be afraid and don’t panic, for I, the LORD your God, am with you in all you do.” Joshua 1:9 Grandbaby number four was on her …

OKLAHOMA CITY (BP) — A writer spent time with a shepherd on the Texas plains. One night, the shepherd built a fire, and the sheep gathered close. Around midnight, a coyote howled in the distance, …

Volunteers are the lifeblood of our churches. With many churches moving worship online, and planning to continue to do so, how will your church empower volunteers to help you address this new …

I appreciated the thorough, well-researched comparison between SBC resolutions and the Democratic platform , which was obviously extremely well-researched. I would love to see a little additional …

Index editor Scott Barkley holds his just-bought "KSU Dad" coffee tumbler beside his daughter, Rylee, at Kennesaw State University. A couple of weekends ago, I …

(Regarding the  July 21 editorial ) I spend a lot of time "in the past"; 75 years of it. I guess it sometimes is like a dream state. I have been in two wars, 27 years in Army, every state and …

By Curtis Woods LOUISVILLE, Ky. (BP) — I will be honest — sometimes I am hesitant to share my faith in areas where I cannot pin-point Gospel-centered churches that exemplify a love for God and …

Like many, I’ve been trying to bake more while spending more around the house. More than once, I’ve shouted out to “Alexa” to help me convert cups to tablespoons. While convenient, it also …

Early one morning I had to go to Atlanta. As I was headed south on I-85, I was surprised by the sight of Stone Mountain. Why was I surprised? Because I had traveled this road many times but had never …

“I just can’t do it anymore. The kids are out of control. I can’t get them to listen. I don’t think I’m the best one to be serving in this spot.” Chances are high that you …

It is one of the most common questions we get from church leaders: When will all the church members return to in-persons services? Leaders do not like my response: Never. …

NASHVILLE (BP) — When asked their most significant struggle in this moment, pastors pointed to the  disunity in their congregation . Think about that for a moment. …

Editor's note: David Chancey will undergo the first of six cancer treatments today, Aug. 17, after learning his cancer has returned. Georgia lost an historic figure with the passing of …