Cumming Baptist Church, located in the heart of one of the fastest growing counties in the nation, seeks a part-time Children's Ministry Director to shepherd the next generation of believers towards Jesus in fun and creative ways.  Do you have a heart for reaching children through Sunday School,  AWANA, VBS, Upward, camps and more?  We need you!

First Baptist Church of Leesburg, Georgia is currently seeking a full-time Associate Pastor of Music and Media. Worship responsibilities will include actively developing and directing a comprehensive music program, including choirs of all ages, special music programs and vocal/instrumental ensembles. Media responsibilities will include actively developing and directing a comprehensive media program, including online ministries, website content, social media platforms, and technology improvements. Pastoral responsibilities will include following the Senior Pastor’s leadership and working collaboratively with FBCL ministry and support staff. Education required: Undergraduate degree in related ministry field plus a minimum of two years seminary training is preferred or an equivalent educative experience. Three years or more of experience in the related field of ministry is preferred. For a more detailed job description, please visit our website at firstbaptistleesburg.org. Please submit resumes’ to fbclsearchteam@gmail.com.

Siloam Baptist Church, near Milan, Georgia, is in search of a bi-vocational pastor. Interested pastors may contact us @ kandkproperties@hotmail.com, or call Clint Sanders @ 478-979-0850.

Morningside Baptist Church in Lincolnton, Ga. is seeking a full time pastor. We are a Southern Baptist Church and subscribe to the doctrinal statement of the Baptist Faith and Message as adopted by the Southern Baptist Convention. For more information about Morningside Baptist Church in Lincolnton, Ga., visit our website at www.msbcl.com or submit a resume via email at mbcsecretary@nu-z.net. You can also mail your resume to Morningside Baptist Church Pastor Search Committee, 483 Elm Street, Lincolnton, Ga. 30817.

Bellevue Baptist Church in Grovetown, GA is seeking a bi-vocational pastor. The church is located in a growing area of Columbia County. Interested parties, please contact Jerry Pitman at pitman210@juno.com.

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JONESBORO, Ga. – The leader of the largest religious group in Georgia is encouraging churches to focus more of their energies and resources on helping victims of human trafficking.

JONESBORO, Ga. – Messengers to the Georgia Baptist Convention’s annual meeting have approved a resolution calling for churches to urge lawmakers to pass a law that would keep biological males from competing in sporting events for females.

JONESBORO, Ga. – Georgia Baptist Convention President Kevin Williams called on church leaders Tuesday to “refocus” on sharing the gospel despite the lingering COVID-19 pandemic or highly publicized denominational disputes.

JONESBORO, Ga. – Kevin Williams will serve a second term as president of the Georgia Baptist Convention, having drawn no opponent for the position at an annual meeting held Monday and Tuesday at First Baptist Church of Jonesboro.

JONESBORO, Ga. – Spending cuts instituted by the Georgia Baptist Mission Board over the past three years have the organization on sound financial footing, the organization’s chief operating officer said Tuesday.

JONESBORO, Ga. – The Baptist Faith and Message 2000 will be part of the Georgia Baptist Convention’s constitution and bylaws after a vote by messengers on Tuesday.

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HOSCHTON, Ga. (AP) — A Georgia sheriff's deputy died Monday from a gunshot wound she received when responding to a domestic dispute, according to authorities.

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JONESBORO, Ga. – Georgia Baptists were challenged in a series of sermons Monday to never lose the wonder of ministry, to walk with God, and to never shrink away from the preaching the gospel regardless of cultural shifts.

JONESBORO, Ga. – The Georgia Baptist Convention’s Executive Committee has voted to create a Special Committee on the Prevention of Sexual Abuse “to make recommendations for developing programs, best practices, and policy guidelines for preventing sexual abuse.”

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