During the November 3rd election voters will have the opportunity to decide on three statewide ballot measures. This year there will be 2 proposed constitutional amendments and one statewide …

Capitol Hill Baptist Church. Photo via Creative Commons By Tom Strode WASHINGTON (BP) — A federal court ruled late Friday (Oct. 9) the District of Columbia has likely violated the religious freedom …

By Diana Chandler LAKE CHARLES, La. (BP) – Trinity Baptist Church Senior Pastor Steve James calls it “Lake Charles grit,” an ability to persevere during hardship on top of hardship. “Grit …

By Carol Pipes/LifeWay Christian Resources NASHVILLE — LifeWay Christian Resources has reached an agreement to sell Ridgecrest Conference Center and Summer Camps to the Ridgecrest Foundation. The …

A few months back, I was clearing a small area of land in my backyard, with the hope of planting some wildflowers and clover for my bees. The things we do for honey! Anyway, when I began to move the …

ROME  — Shorter University’s traditional, online, and graduate programs in Sport Management recently earned accreditation through the Commission of Sport Management Accreditation (COSMA) …

DULUTH — Executive Director W. Thomas Hammond, Jr. explained the need for a financial redirect for the Georgia Baptist Mission Board last month at the Executive Committee meeting. The bulk of his …

MACON – Three Southern Baptist entity leaders sent video greetings and ministry updates to messengers and guests of the 2020 Georgia Baptist Convention Annual Meeting. Southern …

October 16 Jeremiah 28:1-29:32 1 Timothy 1:1-20 Psalm 86:1-17 Proverbs 25:17 October 17 Jeremiah 30:1-31:26 1 Timothy 2:1-15 Psalm 87:1-7 Proverbs 25:18-19 October 18 …

Cedar Breaks National Monument was among Rob Rowbottom's favorite destinations for his motorcycle treks in Utah. BP/Photo submitted By Art Toalston WEST VALLEY CITY, Utah – “I ain’t never going …

I’ve written in the past about  why church members struggle with trusting pastors . On the other hand, I’ve also written about  characteristics of pastors I’ve learned to trust . Even if it …

FFC Photo FFC Photo FFC Photo As always, I want to thank you for your support of the Public Affairs Ministry this past year. We’ve had wins and losses. These wins and losses are a constant reminder …

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (BP) – The board of trustees of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary unanimously voted Monday (Oct. 12) not to remove the names of the school’s founders from several campus …

Members of U.S. Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett's family joined her in the hearing room Monday (Oct. 12). If Barrett is confirmed, she will be the first mother of school-age children to join …

Bible Studies for Life Romans 5:6-12, 18-21  Michael Pigg I’m sure most of you are familiar with the TV show "Extreme Makeovers." In this “made for TV” series, candidates are …

Morgan Lomax By Jenny Gregory CLEVELAND – Sophomore Morgan Lomax says her life passions of writing, art, piano, and animals have been enriched while attending Truett McConnell University (TMU). …

If you attempt to stay current and engaged with our SBC family, you know we experience great days together as well as challenging days. While our goal is to live a Christ-filled life, there are times …

During COVID-19, there was a good deal of experimentation with small groups. There were groups meeting through  Microsoft Teams ,  FaceTime ,  Facebook ,  Zoom , and other forms of media. What …

Boys at the Naivasha Shelter in Naivasha, Kenya, catch up on their education with help from IMB missionary Kristen Lowry and Eunice Murage, the shelter’s founder. IMB photo Naivasha Children’s …

Steve Ballew By Rebecca Manry FARMINGTON, N.M. (BP) – New Mexico pastor Steve Ballew will be nominated as the next executive director of the Baptist Convention of New Mexico (BCNM), the search …

Pastor Michael and Liliana Lewis worshipping at Roswell Street Baptist Church in Marietta. MYRIAH SNYDER/Index Here at the Georgia Baptist Mission Board, one of our sayings is “Pastors are …

By Dawn Tolbert ROME — Sylvia Washington, chair of the Department of Pediatrics at Floyd Medical Center, will be the featured speaker at Shorter University’s 2020 Christmas on the Hill …

This was originally posted at ChurchAnswers.com. By Sam Rainer Some dying churches are saved through revitalization or relaunches. Others are saved through the process of adoption. When a church is …

North American Mission Board President Kevin Ezell addresses trustees at a Monday night dinner on the eve of their Oct. 6 meeting in Alpharetta. ALEXANDRA TOY/NAMB By …

In 1772 Daniel Marshall established and was pastor of Kiokee Baptist Church near Appling, Georgia Baptists' first congregation. Above is pictured the Kiokee meeting house, built in 1808, 24 years …