HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong will tighten COVID-19 restrictions despite a lack of local outbreaks to better align with China’s policies and increase chances of quarantine-free travel between the …

NEW YORK (AP) — An appeals court should overturn the U.S. conspiracy conviction of notorious Mexican drug lord because of claims that his anonymous jury flouted warnings to avoid media accounts of …

BOSTON (AP) — A powerful nor’easter began barreling up the U.S. Northeast coast Tuesday, with officials warning it could bring intense flooding, hurricane-force wind gusts and widespread power …

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Months before Rosa Parks became the mother of the modern civil rights movement by refusing to move to the back of a segregated Alabama bus, Black teenager Claudette Colvin …

By J. Gerald Harris My pastor friend, Michael Boatfield of Macland Baptist Church in Powder Springs, preached a sermon which he entitled “Are You Wearing a Bib or an Apron?” I wish I had thought …

Patrice Williams poses with children during a mission trip to Guatemala with First Baptist Church of Villa Rica. By J. Gerald Harris VILLA RICA – Patrice Williams had always thought she'd marry a …

Editor’s note: The Cooperative Program allows churches of every size to have a part in spreading the gospel around the world. If you've ever wondered why so many church leaders feel so strongly …

Ashley Tyree takes a selfie at a recent meeting of the Food for the Soul discipleship group that is part of the chaplaincy ministry for The Beasley Group in south Georgia. By Scott …

By Aaron Earls NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Pastors faced increased stress during the COVID-19 pandemic, as churches were frequently forced to adapt overnight. More felt their role was …

Griffin Gulledge, left, has had an eventful year. First, he and his wife, Rachel, welcomed baby Rosemary into the family. And, on Sunday, he was presented the John Leland Religious Liberty Award for …

It was a time when most American families were still plowing fields with mules, not tractors, when they grew their food out of necessity, not because it was a fun hobby. The American economy was …

Dana King, dean of the Shorter University School of Education, is being credited with upping the teacher prep program's standings in Georgia. By ROGER ALFORD The Christian Index ROME, Ga. – A …

The Georgia Baptist Mission Board's regional evangelism conferences are set for February and March. By JJ Washington A series of regional evangelism conferences organized by the Georgia Baptist …

Atlanta Pastor Emory Berry Jr. was invited to preach Alumni Day message at Candler School of Theology. By Allison Smith Emory Berry Jr., pastor of Greenforest Community Baptist Church in Decatur, …

NASHVILLE (BP) – Greg Addison, executive vice president of the Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee, is stepping down. Addison notified Ronnie Floyd, SBC EC president and CEO, of his …

NASHVILLE (BP) — Former Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee chairman Mike Stone alleges in a lawsuit filed Monday he has “suffered a tremendous loss in professional cultivation and …

Nursing students from Augusta University pose for a photo at one of their weekly Bible studies. ATHENS, Ga. -- University of Georgia campus missionary Katie Fisher has partnered with current nursing …

A local pastor in Southeast Asia baptizes a new believer thanks in part to the efforts of Georgia Baptists, who gave more than $30 million over the past 12 months to get the gospel to the nations. By …

Retired Pastor Darell Young sits on the back pew at Hiltonia Baptist Church where he is serving in an interim role. Interim Pastor Darell Young poses outside Hiltonia Baptist Church in east Georgia. …

Resignations at the Southern Baptist Convention's Executive Committee, including that of President Ronnie Floyd shown in this file photo, has some members calling for a special meeting. By Brandon …

By ROGER ALFORD The Christian Index JONESBORO, Ga. – Members of The Old Paths gospel quartet know the exhilaration of having No. 1 hits and of being ranked by Singing News Magazine as one of the …

By Mike Griffin As we think upon the subject of Christians and politics, it may seem odd to many that we would put the two together. Politics is seen in such a negative light these days. The reaction …

GAINESVILLE, Ga. -- The Georgia Baptist Mission Board hosted a regional Hispanic church strengthening conference at Pozo De Esperanza in Gainesville on Saturday, one of three such conferences in the …

ATHENS, Ga. -- The University of Georgia Baptist Campus Ministry and churches from the Apalachee Baptist Association and Sarepta Baptist Association came together at Prince Avenue Baptist Church to …

Villa Rica Pastor Kevin Williams, shown here speaking at a missions conference, is seeking a second term as Georgia Baptist Convention president. He has no announced opposition. By J. Gerald Harris …