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Participants in a webinar April 23 discuss steps toward churches meeting again in person. DULUTH — A Thursday 10 a.m. webinar will continue a conversation among …

Jesus wept

During my early childhood at Harmony Baptist Church, Mrs. Ilene Mashburn was my Sunday School teacher. She used a felt board to help tell Bible stories, pressing on figures to go with the scenes she …

Bible Study for May 3: Encourage

Bible Studies for Life Acts 9:26-28, 11:22-26 Acts 9 & 11 – Lean on Me Approximately 50 years ago in April 1972, a singer/songwriter by the name of Bill Withers …

By Diana Chandler LYNCHBURG, Va. (BP) — In the span of a month, pastor and chart-topping worship leader Charles Billingsley celebrated 26 years of marriage and his wife's birthday, released a new …

Worship teams, like this one at Roswell Street Baptist Church in Marietta, will be playing in empty sanctuaries a few more weeks – a bit longer in some places. RSBC/BP By Tess Schoonhoven NASHVILLE …

ATLANTA — Governor Brian Kemp will be joined by faith leaders from across Georgia this morning for a statewide prayer event that can be viewed live on Facebook. The event, which can be seen on the …

By Larry Montgomery On May 10, churches all across Georgia will observe Children’s Home Day – a day of prayer and offering in support of the work of Georgia Baptist Children’s Home and Family …

Disrupted and disturbed

One of these days, we will tell the story of games we didn’t play, graduations delayed, weddings with no guests, cafe’s serving curbside, and an Easter where it was illegal to gather in a church. …

By Julio Arriola Editor's Note: April 26 is Cooperative Program Sunday in the Southern Baptist Convention. NASHVILLE (BP) — In the late 1990s, I met the one who is now my wife of more than 20 …

NASHVILLE (BP) — LifeWay Christian Resources trustees have authorized exploring the sale of Ridgecrest Conference Center and Summer Camps despite the conference center and camps operating at a …

Yesterday, Governor Brian Kemp issued a handout with answers to frequently asked questions about his latest executive action that took place on Monday, April 20. In the question and answer document , …

Kemp calls for Day of Prayer on Monday

ATLANTA — Georgia Baptists are urged to take part in a statewide Day of Prayer this Monday called by Governor Brian Kemp. Members of the governor's staff confirmed the announcement as well as a …

DULUTH — Steps toward reopening businesses across the state has led churches, with caution, to also look at steps for beginning in-person gatherings. A webinar this afternoon will begin that …

Georgia wins!

The coronavirus has brought out the best in Georgia Baptists. Did you see that? Did. You. See. THAT! God just used Georgia Baptists to flip the script on COVID-19 and reach more …

Helping Generation Z through this crisis

As I sat at the dinner table enjoying a family meal with my wife and two teenaged daughters, I knew they were both struggling with the isolation. So last week, I asked a reflective question to …

Sinvirus: the ultimate pandemic

So ... how does Texas Roadhouse go from packed out on Monday night to empty on a Friday? We all know the answer to that. COVID-19 has gut-punched us, leaving death and disaster in its wake at home …

On the first weekend of April members of Clarkston International Bible Church directed those taking part in its drive-through COVID-19 testing clinic. In the weeks to come, the Georgia Baptist …

By Ronnie Floyd EDITOR'S NOTE: April 26 is Cooperative Program Sunday in the Southern Baptist Convention. NASHVILLE (BP) — When the coronavirus (COVID-19) began to spread across the globe, our work …

It may be awhile before church sanctuaries are full. Not from a lack of people wanting to attend, but to stay within recommendations for social distancing. GETTY/Special …

Joey Zorina, pastor of The Bridge Fellowship in Tokyo, preaches April 19 via livestream. Submitted photo By Grace Thornton TOKYO — On normal days, Pastor Joey Zorina is keenly aware that his …

By Diana Chandler EL PASO, Texas (BP) — Bivocational missionary Jesus Galarza financially supplements his ministry in El Paso and northern Mexico by coaching volleyball, but he can neither minister …

Bible Study for April 26: Love

Bible Studies for Life John 15:9-14 Every now and then there is a book that truly captivates and captures your full attention. So much so that you find yourself recommending …

SBCAL President Ray Gentry, who also serves as associational missions strategist for the Southside Baptist Network based in McDonough, addresses SBCAL meeting attendees at last year's gathering held …

Today governor Brian Kemp had a press conference to outline plans to ease social distancing restrictions and restart Georgia's economy. The governor discussed plans to incrementally and safely …

Don't waste your medical crisis

By Karen Allen KANSAS CITY, Mo. (BP) — A year ago, on April 11, 2019, my life was forever changed. Until that day, 2019 was a year marked primarily by busyness. Life and ministry with my husband …

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