Pastor Chris Pritchett is in his seventh year as a volunteer firefighter. He now serves as a first responder in a number of capacities: as pastor, firefighter, and chaplain. COURTESY/Chris Pritchett …

By Julie Waters BIRMINGHAM – National WMU will host a virtual experience for the Week of Prayer, which is March 7-14, in celebration of North American missions while …

SPECIAL/BP WASHINGTON (BP) – Southern Baptist ethicist Russell Moore urged leaders in a Democratic-controlled Congress Tuesday (Feb. 2) to continue to include the Hyde …

This post originally appeared on gabaptist.org . Remember using a burner for the science lab in school?  We learned from our teacher how to trim the fuel …

Kabul, Afghanistan. In 2020, 2.7 million of the world’s registered refugees were from Afghanistan. SPECIAL/IMB photo Amita* looks around the room and sees seven …

(Pictured left to right) Mr. Lamar Nolan, a Deacon who serves at Spring Place Church, President Emir Caner, and Dr. David Drake at the check presentation. SPECIAL/Truett McConnell University After …

Page Klingaman returned to Brewton-Parker College four years after graduating to participate in a tradition she helped start while a student. SPECIAL/Brewton-Parker College MOUNT VERNON— On Monday, …

In the coming months, The Christian Index will be highlighting some Georgia Baptist pastors who have become heroes to their churches and communities. The Apostle Paul wrote, “The elders (pastors) …

This is the second of a series of posts from Matt Ward, associate pastor of FBC Thomson . Read the first post here. We expect every church member to pay attention to all …

The Sixth Annual Georgia Baptist Pastors Day at the Capitol will feature guest speaker Mike Huckabee, former Arkansas governor. The event will take place Feb. 18, 2021, in the Floyd Room of the …

Governor Brian Kemp By Governor Brian Kemp As Georgia’s 83 rd Governor, I have championed historic pro-life legislation that protects the unborn, but I have also been clear: we, as people of faith, …

Chris and his family often work together during ministry events. Pictured left to right: Abby (17), Wendy, Chris, and Dillon (20). CHRIS TRENT/Special DULUTH – Chris …

Javier Chavez, a vice president of the Georgia Baptist Convention and pastor of Amistad Cristiana Internacional in Gainesville, began hosting meetings for Hispanic leaders last year. "We have stopped …

Evelyn and Bob Bagley shake hands with well-wishers at Salem Baptist Church upon the occasion of his retirement after 32 years as an Associational Missions Strategist. GERALD HARRIS/Special …

Lee Brand Jr., Vice President and Dean of Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary. DESOTO HILLS BAPTIST CHURCH/Special SOUTHAVEN, MS – Lee Brand Jr., Vice-President …

The Second Great Awakening (ca. 1787-1830's) provided the spiritual fuel for dramatic Baptist growth and the development of missions, higher education, Sunday Schools, publishing and more. LIBRARY OF …

Former Index Editor J. Gerald Harris recently interviewed Dr. Anthony George, who became senior pastor of First Baptist Church Atlanta last September upon Dr. Charles Stanley stepping down as the …

Jesus said in John 10:10 “… I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.” When it comes to understanding the meaning and importance of …

Once again Georgians will be faced with the possibility of gambling expanding in our state. You can watch the latest update on the Georgia Baptist Public Affairs Facebook page . Two …

Due to increasing concerns over the surge of COVID-19 cases in Georgia, the Georgia Baptist Mission Board has postponed or shifted some of its events online. The statement from the mission board …

DULUTH – The Georgia Baptist Missions and Ministry Center on Sugarloaf Parkway was officially put on the market publicly for the first time last week. While numerous individuals and businesses have …

Students gather for MOVE at Midway Church in Villa Rica. VILLA RICA & FORSYTH – Over 550 students from across the state gathered to attend the MOVE Conference Dec. 29, and 37 churches joined in …

Saturday, January 16 Genesis 32:13-34:31 Matthew 11:7-30 Psalm 14:1-7 Proverbs 3:19-20 Sunday, January 17 Genesis 35:1-36:43 Matthew 12:1-21 Psalm 15:1-5 Proverbs 3:21-26 …

This is the first of a series of posts from Matt Ward, associate pastor of  FBC Thomson .   2020 has taught us many things, not the least of which is that Christians don't have …

DULUTH –   JJ Washington, current Missions consultant for the West Central Region, will step into the role of Evangelism catalyst on January 15 for the Georgia Baptist Mission Board. …