Illustration by Terry Pedigo By Hugh Johnson It was a characteristically cold, damp English winter day. A monochrome grey sky seeped unrelating rain, the weather mirroring my somber mood. I was …

By Tom Strode WASHINGTON (BP) — Churches that received small loans as part of a coronavirus (COVID-19) relief program learned May 13 they will not face the risk of a federal …

“We’re going to celebrate your accomplishments, your grit, your determination,” said TMU President Emir Caner. “We will celebrate everything about that day you deserve.” TMU/Special …

By Art Toalston NASHVILLE — Warmhearted feelings amid the pandemic can be hard to come by. Maybe you've been venturing out to help neighbors with limited mobility by going to the grocery store or …

This is the second in a three-part series of columns by Joe on the subject of ministering to recent high school graduates . The first column in the series can be accessed here . …

Working with children has been a staple of Send Me Now missions, as Rachel Tumlin of Georgia Gwinnett College did last year. This summer, social distancing guidelines will have to be practiced for …

On June 1 Mark Marshall, left, will officially begin his position as Georgia Baptist assistant executive director. His former role as Church Strengthening lead strategist will be filled by Levi …

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — When pastors begin to welcome back their congregations to in-person services, they may want to consider offering them a shorter sermon. Consider a shorter sermon …

ATLANTA  — Anthony Wilson, pastor of Church 180 in Hampton, has been diagnosed simultaneously with COVID-19 and pneumonia, he confirmed with The Christian Index today.   …

Governor Brian Kemp gave a press briefing in the Georgia State Capitol on Tuesday, May 12 concerning progress through reopening Georgia. The safety requirements for businesses are scheduled to …

Bible Studies for Life   Galatians 5:13-15, 6:1-5, 10   One of the realities that occurred to me over the last several years is this: serving others is the new influence …

Gladys "Glad" Martin served alongside her husband, Jack, in Thailand as missionaries for more than 30 years through the Foreign (now International) Mission Board. BP/Special RICHMOND, Va. (BP)  …

Volunteers with Rahab's Haven hand out hygiene products and other supplies in Albany on April 25. RAHAB'S HAVEN/Facebook ALBANY — Getting people to talk to you at a hotel known for prostitution and …

By Chuck Lawless Only God knows what the “new normal” is going to look like in churches when we regather over the next several months. Nevertheless, here are some things I hope …

Longtime Southern Baptist Convention parliamentarian Barry McCarty will be moving from his position at Southwestern Seminary to become professor of Rhetoric and Communication this fall. He will also …

The editor's son pulls ahead on a recent run. A few years ago my family was about to go on a trip. I was expecting a package to be delivered to my house. So I asked a …

By Diana Chandler BRUNSWICK (BP) — Nearly three months after his death, a graphic video of the moment a young black man was shot while jogging on a quiet street in a small town has inflamed …

Governor Brian Kemp answers questions during a press conference in the Capitol Rotunda on May 7. Screen grab Yesterday Governor Brian Kemp gave a press briefing at the …

By Tom Strode WASHINGTON (BP) — The Trump administration and an order of Roman Catholic nuns urged the U.S. Supreme Court Wednesday, May 6 to uphold federal rules that protect the rights of …

This is the first of a three-part series on graduating high school seniors. Regardless of whether they are moving on to college, heading to technical school, going into the service, or starting a …

In recent days, we’ve seen changes in our world that we still find hard to imagine happening in our lifetime. But even in these days of uncertainty there is still hope and the unshakable love of …

By Aaron Earls As churches adjust to ministry in a post-COVID-19 world, LifeWay has developed a collection of resources to help congregations. The new Church Assistance Package from LifeWay is …

MCRAE — The past couple of months have forced pastors to adjust to many changes. One of the more jarring ones is preaching to a screen instead of the familiar faces they’re accustomed to seeing …

DURHAM, NC — Southern Baptists are being invited to join together for a live National Day of Prayer gathering over Facebook at 2:30 p.m. tomorrow. J.D. Greear Southern Baptist Convention President …

When it comes to church we need a better gauge, discipleship. Discipleship is not about knowing who’s there, but knowing what’s inside. The whole fiasco started when our shower …