Pastor Javier Chavez of Amistad Critiana International Church in Gainesville counted 39 of 41 North Georgia Hispanic congregations being represented at the Feb. 5 Listening Session. CRISTAL …

I was driving from Center Hill Lake in Tennessee, headed back home to Georgia, late in the summer of 2017. Our oldest grandchild, Abby, was riding with me. My wife, Jane, daughter Carrie, and …

The large crowd for Pastors Day at the Capitol filled out the Empire Room in the James "Sloppy" Floyd Building in Atlanta on Feb. 26. SCOTT BARKLEY/Index ATLANTA — An address from Governor Brian …

By David Roach NASHVILLE (BP) — Amid ongoing discussion of sexual abuse in the Southern Baptist Convention, one SBC Executive Committee leader has resigned from the EC and another has noted some …

On Monday evening Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee Chairman Mike Stone issued the following commentary regarding the ongoing conversation of addressing sexual abuse in the Southern …

Drone footage shows damage from an EF-4 tornado that struck Lee County, Alabama on Sunday, March 3. SCREEN GRAB/CNN COLUMBUS — While two deadly tornadoes that killed at least 23 in Alabama left …

In the movie "On the Waterfront," Terry Malloy was a dockworker who had been a promising young prizefighter until a mob-connected union boss instructed him to deliberately lose a fight he could have …

EDITOR'S NOTE: March 3-10 is the Southern Baptist Convention's Week of Prayer and Mission Study for North American Missions and the Annie Armstrong Easter Offering. The books of Luke and Acts, which …

By Brandon Elrod MADISON, Wis. — Home of a population described by some reports as less religious than Los Angeles, Madison, Wis., has become a hub of secularism in the United States. In the middle …

As a youth ministry professor, I’m always encouraging my youth ministry majors to pursue opportunities to intern or volunteer to gain youth ministry experience. It’s interesting to me how my view …

Eccl. 2 Gregg Potts, lay minister Emerson The leisure industry is big business in America. Lots of money is spent on recreational vehicles, boats, jet-skis, time-shares, and kids …

DULUTH — Georgia Baptist Executive Director W. Thomas Hammond Jr. has issued a statement reviewing the Mission Board’s long-term commitment to addressing sexual abuse. “One …

By Tom Strode WASHINGTON (BP) — The U.S. Supreme Court gave hope Feb. 27 to at least some defenders of a 40-foot cross on public land that it might not only protect the memorial but clarify its …

Eight and a half years ago, a much more naive version of myself stood up at my high school graduation and said this in a speech: “Attending Eastwood Christian Academy was one of …

By Myriah Snyder COLUMBUS and EAGLE’S LANDING – Christian education is vital because of one word – worldview. That’s the opinion shared by the heads of two Christian schools, both ministries …

Last Sunday I drove to rural Floyd County to join Pastor Richard McGinnis and The Refuge Church for worship. Normally I communicate with the pastor ahead of time as to my visit, just in case he’s …

Friday, March 1 Leviticus 24:1-25:46 Mark 10:13-31 Psalm 44:9-26 Proverbs 10:20-21 Saturday, March 2 Leviticus 25:47-27:13 Mark 10:32-52 Psalm 45:1-17 Proverbs 10:22 …

By Nancy Turner MESQUITE, Texas (BP) – "E Pluribus Unum" (Out of Many, One) was the national motto adopted by Congress in 1782. This Latin phrase, inscribed in the Great Seal of the United States, …

Pastor Rodney Owens of First Baptist Church in Ty Ty was among those offering their testimony of the impact The Big Invite had on their Easter services. RODNEY OWENS/Facebook DULUTH — This Sunday, …

Senator Marty Harbin introduces SB 221, the Religious Freedom Act, this afternoon, Feb. 27. At right Georgia Baptist Public Affairs representative Mike Griffin holds up a copy of the bill as he leave …

By David Roach NASHVILLE (BP) — After a workgroup of the Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee released a statement Feb. 23 on 10 churches noted by SBC President J.D. Greear in a report …

10-year-old advances SBC ministry day Zak McCullar presented a motion at the 2018 SBC Annual Meeting in Dallas to add Children's Ministry Day to the SBC calendar of events. MARC IRA HOOKS/BP …

Tim Tebow, a devout Christian who also happens to be an NFL veteran, Heisman Trophy winner, and professional baseball player, now takes on a new challenge: the world of cinema. Phil Boatwright Along …

I love pastors deeply, but I’m also afraid for them this weekend as they lead their churches. Here are some of those fears: Someone will corner them with a complaint just before they …

NASHVILLE (BP) — Following a called meeting via extended conference calls on Friday and Saturday (Feb. 22-23), members of the SBC Executive Committee bylaws workgroup have released a statement …