Dr. Johnston was one of my favorite professors when I was in college. I grew up in a Christian home with my family attending a Bible teaching church. I graduated from a Christian …

November 16 Ezekiel 33:1-34:31 Hebrews 13:1-25 Psalm 115:1-18 Proverbs 27:21-22 November 17 Ezekiel 35:1-36:38 James 1:1-18 Psalm 116:1-19 Proverbs 27:23-27 November 18 …

Andy Merritt, longtime associate pastor and pastor of Edgewood Baptist in Columbus, left a legacy in establishing crisis pregnancy centers. He died Oct. 11 due to complications from COVID-19. …

I suspect most of us struggle at times with wanting affirmation from others — even to the extent of being a “people pleaser.” I’m not sure, though, we always recognize our tendencies. Here …

By Shawn Hendricks/The Alabama Baptist BIRMINGHAM — With more than 400,000 children reportedly in the foster care system in the United States, and 100,000 of them available for adoption, experts in …

Emir Caner, president of Truett McConnell University, brings the Doctrinal Sermon at the 2020 Georgia Baptist Convention annual meeting. SCOTT BARKLEY/Index MACON  …

Freed slave George Liele, converted and baptized by Buckhead Church in 1773, is increasingly recognized among Southern Baptists for his pioneering church planting and missions efforts. Screen capture …

A member of the Akawa tribe is baptized in a local river, one of nine newly baptized believers among this isolated tribe in the Amazon rain forest. IMB’s Peru Amazon team shares the gospel among …

Robby Foster, senior pastor of Northside Baptist Church in Valdosta, delivers the President's Address Nov. 9 at Ingleside Baptist Church in Macon. SCOTT BARKLEY/Index MACON — Not that he’s known …

Michael Pigg delivers the Missional Sermon for the 2020 GBC Annual Meeting. MYRIAH SNYDER/Index MACON — In Luke 4, Jesus preached in the synagogue and declared His …

By Aaron Earls NASHVILLE (BP) – After a few years of economic optimism, pastors say the 2020 economy is hurting their congregation. According to a  new survey from Nashville-based LifeWay Research …

By Jenny Smith It always happens at the least convenient times. Kids ask questions that you just didn’t see coming. One minute they will be telling you about Paw Patrol and the next they will be …

Georgia Baptist Executive Director W. Thomas Hammond, Jr., leads attendees in applause for pastors and church staff attending the annual meeting after speaking of the Georgia Baptist Mission Board's …

Bible Studies for Life   Colossians 3:1-12    David Kirkland, campus minister   Georgia College and Georgia Military College, Milledgeville   When I was in college, I served on a …

Send Relief ministry centers across North America, like Graffiti Ministries in New York City, meet needs and share the gospel through compassion ministries. SEND RELIEF By Brandon Elrod DENVER (BP) …

RICHMOND — The International Mission Board will celebrate the appointment of 79 new missionaries from 21 states with a virtual Sending Celebration, Nov. 18 at 7:30 p.m. EST. The missionaries were …

I want to make you aware of a post-election webinar Alliance Defending Freedom is putting on next week with their top attorneys who are going to be addressing the most-significant threats to …

By Jonathan Howe NASHVILLE (BP) — Southern Baptists continue to exercise financial faithfulness as the nation recovers from the economic struggles brought on by the COVID-19 global pandemic. Along …

Jimmy Blanton smiles during a celebration Oct. 19 honoring his 25 years leading Columbus Baptist Association. CBA/Special COLUMBUS — Jimmy Blanton’s 25 years leading Columbus Baptist Association …

for KING & COUNTRY performs onstage for the 2020 Dove Awards. Photo by Don Claussen/Trap The Light Photography for Dove Awards By Rebecca Manry NASHVILLE (BP) – “Just like everything else in …

By Jess Rainer I was tired. If you could have asked me about 3 months ago, I would have told you that I was tired of making decisions as a pastor. This year has been full of decision-making. …

By Jenny Gregory CLEVELAND — “What are you passionate about, Cam?” That question, and life-changing moment, will forever be etched in the mind of Cameron “Cam” Lee, senior Biblical …

By Adam Greenway I believe in inerrancy. I also believe in integrity. One would think that if one affirms the former to be true then it would be obvious that the latter would also be true – both in …

A Southern Baptist volunteer disaster relief team removes a downed tree from a home in Silverhill, Ala., following Hurricane Sally. RNS/Bob Smietana By Bob Smietana EDITOR’S NOTE: Sunday (Nov. 8) …

DULUTH — Any other year, Ingleside Baptist Church in Macon would have ample space to accommodate messengers to the Georgia Baptist Convention annual meeting. However, 2020 is no normal year. …