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Keith Fordham is one of Southern Baptists most notable vocational evangelist having conducted over 1,500 revivals and many crusades both in the United States and in India. He wants to see …

It is easy to neglect or overlook guest follow-up. In a single staff church or as a bi-vocational pastor, it can seem overwhelming to be the person who has to do it all. After all, getting people …

Collaboration among churches, associations, non-profit ministries and community agencies is a key factor in Mission Georgia’s work. During April, Mission Georgia Roundtables will gather leaders …

 John Howard (right), a member of the Georgia Baptist Healthcare Ministry Foundation and TMU's Board of Visitors, presents the grant award check to President Emir Caner. COURTESY/TMU …

Mike and Julie are pictured here with their grown children John Michael and Holly Ann in the stands at Sanford Stadium in Athens. Mike admits that he and his family bleed red and black. COURTESY/Mike …

By Diana Chandler Senior Writer, Baptist Press PHILADELPHIA – Americans bought more Bibles in 2020 as the COVID-19 pandemic spread, industry leaders said, but a major study shows …

Dear Friends: We are at a very dangerous tipping point in our state. Because of Senate Legislation that has passed out of a House Committee, we are now facing the …

Those of us who have preached through the Gospel of John are keenly aware of its beauty and the unique way in which the “beloved disciple” crafted his narrative of Christ. This Fourth Gospel has …

As unique members of southwest Georgia’s first vision trip, Grant Hignight, Trey Eakins, and Barbara Waldron joined Samuel Ayala to visit key partners at the Baptist Resource Network in …

By Tom Strode Washington Bureau Chief, Baptist Press WASHINGTON – The Equality Act will explicitly contradict the “fundamental liberties” guaranteed in the Bill of Rights if it …

Pastor Jeremy Cox leads an outdoor service where several were baptized. DeBerry Baptist baptized 22 people during 2020, which is about 31 percent of the average attendance on a given Sunday before …

Pastor Johnny Nix preaches from the beautiful pulpit which symbolizes the centrality and sufficiency of the Word of God at Pickett’s Mill Baptist Church. COURTESY/Johnny Nix DALLAS – History is …

Georgia Baptist Mission Board Executive Director W. Thomas Hammond, Jr. shares updates about the mission board's financial status, Baptist Collegiate Ministries, and the potential new operating …

We are in the last five days of the 2021 legislative session. It will take a week and a half to finish these last days. The 40th Day, which is the final day, will be at midnight, March 31! So, time …

By Aaron Earls Senior Writer/Editor, LifewayResearch.com NASHVILLE – Churchgoers aren’t attending yet at pre-pandemic levels, but most say they value gathering with their congregation and are …

With Resurrection Sunday just around the corner – even with COVID-19 lingering on – excitement builds as we anticipate the guests and occasional attendees who will fill our worship centers. Our …

SPECIAL/Baptist Press By Scott Barkley National Correspondent, Baptist Press NASHVILLE – The economic fallout of COVID-19 among churches, it turns out, wasn’t as bad as anticipated. Nevertheless, …

Rev. Henry Holcomb D.D. (1761-1824) at 6'3" had a commanding presence. A Revolutionary War veteran he became a pioneer of Baptist missions and education. SPECIAL/Charles Jones A Man of His Age …

“So, You Want to be a Millionaire?” People want to be rich. They want the lifestyle and the things that come with financial freedom. This is true of so many that the habits of …

SPECIAL/Baptist Press By Scott Barkley National Correspondent, Baptist Press ALBANY – Citing a desire not to stay one day too long or leave one day too …

Heritage Baptist Church in Calhoun, Ga., started a cross-making ministry that has allowed church members to share the gospel with the surrounding community. About 168 people were baptized by the …

By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector NASHVILLE – Tennessee Baptists are preparing for Crossover, an annual evangelistic event that takes place in the city where the Southern Baptist …

Bill (who generally resisted being photographed) and Kay McCamon on the occasion of his 80 th  birthday at Blackjack Baptist Church. COURTESY/Tim Vanlandingham By Tim …

Volunteers from FBC Cairo, Georgia, hand out boxes of nonperishable food, frozen meat, dairy products and produce at a free food distribution called a “manna drop.” COURTESY/Chris Allen) …

Dwain Carter, of Freshwater Church, Jefferson City, Mo., helps load boxes of food and water onto a boat destined for Gibitngil Island, just off the coast of northern Cebu. Carter is the Disaster …

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