October 19, 2024
NASHVILLE – The 2021 SBC Annual Meeting will convene at the Music City Center on Tuesday, June 15, at 8 a.m. and conclude Wednesday, June 16, at 5 p.m. “Our Committee on Order of …
By Jenny Gregory Assistant Director of Content Marketing, Truett McConnell University CLEVELAND – Truett McConnell University (TMU) honored students, faculty, and staff for their …
Fewer churchgoers filled pews and Bible studies during the pandemic, but many still continued personal discipleship habits throughout 2020. A study by Nashville-based Lifeway Research …
DULUTH – Chuck Johnson will serve as the Georgia Baptist Mission Board Missions consultant for the Central regions of the state starting May 1. Johnson joins the GBMB following shifts in the …
By Paul Chitwood International Mission Board President I recently had the privilege of preaching at First Baptist Church of Murray, Kentucky, in conjunction with the celebration of the …
DULUTH – The Georgia Baptist Missions and Ministry Center is poised to be sold within the next year under a contract announced Monday, but “the true headquarters” for ministry in the state will …
Kelly and Jason Preston started the non-profit ministry RACE for the Orphans to advocate for the needs of orphans. COURTESY/Kelly Preston NEWNAN – Despite the …
DULUTH – Working in collaboration with associational mission strategists around the state, the Georgia Baptist Mission Board is launching a new church planting network designed to meet the needs of …
ROME — Banker and Attorney Barry Hurley and Worship Pastor Cliff Duren will be the featured speakers at Shorter University’s 2021 Commencement ceremonies on Thursday, May 6. Hurley will speak …
DULUTH – Longtime journalist Roger Alford has been named editor of the Christian Index, the nation’s oldest continuously published religious newspaper founded in 1822. Alford, …
David Sharpton, referred to as the cowboy evangelist in this article, raises Angus cattle on his Commerce, Ga. farm. COURTESY/David Sharpton MAYSVILLE – C. S. Lewis said, “Christianity, if false, …
As usual, the 40-day legislative session was a very busy time of the year. This year’s session ended March 31. This was the first year of a two-year cycle where legislation is introduced to the …
Justin Holcomb is a splendid preacher. Look at the Atco Facebook comments, and you will see that his preaching is greatly appreciated by those who hear him each Sunday. COURTESY/Justin Holcomb …
The Sanders home in Penfield, GA where Cynthia Sanders raised 13 children of her own and boarded students of the fledgling University. “She hath done what she could,” (Mark 14:8) is inscribed on …
From left to right: BPC President Dr. Steven Echols, Professor Vance Rhoades, recipient of the Rhoades-Rich Academic Achievement Award: Sadie Rusteika, and Professor Forrest Rich. SPECIAL/ Evan …
NASHVILLE – Southern Baptist Convention President J.D. Greear has announced the 68 members of the Committee on Committees that will meet prior to the SBC Annual Meeting in Nashville June 15-16. …
ROME — Shorter University today announced the launch of an extensive search for a Voice Professor and Opera Director. The University is seeking a soprano or mezzo soprano to fill this role within …
DULUTH – Starting June 1, Rhon Carter will be the new Worship and Music catalyst for the Georgia Baptist Mission Board. Carter has served for the past seven years as the worship pastor at First …
COURTESY/Diane Blocker Reverend William (Billy) I. Long passed away peacefully on November 10, 2020, at age 88. A native of Bainbridge, GA, “Brother Bill” served …
All of us, church members and pastors alike, talk about how hard it is to do evangelism in our local context. There are many reasons why it is hard and all of us have heard most of the obstacles. …
By George Schroeder Associate Vice President for Convention News, SBC Executive Committee NASHVILLE – The 2021 SBC Annual Meeting will move to the Music City Center in downtown Nashville June …
By Amy Whitfield Associate Vice President for Communications, SBC Executive Committee NASHVILLE – The submission portal for 2021 SBC resolutions opened today (April 15) at 12:01 …
NASHVILLE – As COVID numbers improve in many locations around the country, much of the hesitation that surrounded Vacation Bible School a year ago has been replaced with anticipation as churches …
Un grupo de 14 pastores y líderes de nueve congregaciones del noreste de Georgia viajaron a Boston para continuar formando asociaciones para ayudar a fortalecer las iglesias en el área. El grupo …
ROME — Shorter University today announced the establishment of an endowment in memory of former Head Football Coach Phil Jones. The endowment will benefit the football program Jones was …
