“He who would love life and see good days, let him refrain his tongue from evil, and his lips from speaking deceit.Let him turn away from evil and do good; Let him seek peace and pursue it.” 1 …

Bible Studies for Life 1 Corinthians 6:9-20 Chris Allen, pastor First Baptist Church, Cairo In the first lesson of this study, we learned about what it meant to be Holy. Specifically, …

The Coronavirus has interrupted our entire way of life, albeit temporarily. Crowds are out, and social distancing is in. Most of our churches are implementing online worship as a means of …

By George Schroeder NASHVILLE (BP) — In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Southern Baptist Convention Annual Meeting has been canceled for the first time in 75 years. Citing authority provided …

It is time for some old dogs to learn a few new tricks. For the first time we are seriously evaluating how we use technology for ministry. Last week, churches all across America …

Georgia evangelist Keith Fordham provided the following report to The Christian Index. The Wild Game Supper Feb. 29 was amazing. Rev. Marvin Lee and his small church have been …

The P.U.S.H. Prayer Team at Line Baptist Church in Alto gathers at the altar. LINE BC/Special EDITOR'S NOTE: As have many other congregations, Line Baptist Church has …

“For, he who would love life and see good days, let him refrain his tongue from evil, and his lips from speaking deceit.” ~1 Peter 3:10 Most every prayer in our home involves …

Governor Brian Kemp delivers an address on the current state of the coronavirus response in Georgia on Monday, March 23. Last Friday, Alliance Defending Freedom made a video to address a variety of …

Chris Hurst holds his bulletin with lyrics while Frank Lamb, music pastor at Friendship Baptist Church in Lee County, leads worship on Sunday, March 22. Friendship held a drive-in worship service, …

Roughly one-third of GenSend summer missionaries move to cities after college with the goal of living on mission alongside North American Mission Board missionaries once they arrive. Reid Morrison …

By Gail Marie Harris I’m sure you are all aware of COVID-19 and all of the information circulating the internet. The world seems to be in panic mode. Store shelves are empty of the basics and …

Only “essential” employees allowed on NOBTS campus due to New Orleans’ stay-home order By Staff NEW ORLEANS — After a directive by New Orleans mayor LaToya …

By Tom Strode NASHVILLE (BP) – The Southern Baptist Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission is providing ongoing content addressing issues related to church ministry, life in …

LifeWay building in downtown Nashville. LIFEWAY/BP By Aaron Earls and Joy Allmond/LifeWay NASHVILLE  – As the COVID-19 pandemic causes churches across …

By Tess Schoonhoven NASHVILLE (BP) – At 92, Kenny Knox's social circle revolves almost exclusively around activities at church. "Other than attending, I don't have a lot of contact with others," he …

By now there are very few places untouched by the lifestyle changes required to adjust to COVID-19. Travel restrictions and social distancing seem to be common bywords, and that affects how we …

2 Samuel 14:14 – For we must needs die, and are as water spilt on the ground, which cannot be gathered up again … This verse holds some of the most picturesque words …

Leading your church biblically and effectively during the coronavirus pandemic Nobody is ever really entirely, totally, and thoroughly prepared for when a sudden, severe crisis strikes …