One of the toughest things I did as a soldier in the United States Army was forced marches. These long movements under heavy loads became both physically and mentally grueling. It takes a tough mind …

Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary trustee chairman Kevin Ueckert, left, addresses trustees at a special called meeting at the Fort Worth, Texas, campus May 22. Yesterday, Ueckert issued a …

BLACKSHEAR — Georgia Baptists are being urged to join in prayer – no matter their location – for a focused gathering preceding the annual Southern Baptist Convention meeting in Dallas. Georgia …

Appalachia Mountain Ministry held its first meeting on May 8-9 at Pinnacle Retreat Center in Clayton. FRANK NUCKOLLS/Special CLAYTON — With six months to go until the annual Georgia Baptist …

In theory, very few people in the American church are opposed to the idea of racial and cultural diversity. But experience would suggest that on this issue good intentions do not equal forward …

Paula, my wife and ministry partner, loves Psalm 145:4 – “One generation shall praise Your works to another, and shall declare Your mighty acts.” This verse is the preface for the times when …

Yesterday I wrote an editorial entitled “What to Expect at the Southern Baptist Convention. In an effort to give Dr. Paige Patterson the benefit of the doubt I suggested that he may want to preach …

The following commentary is an additional resource for this week's Sunday School lesson written by John Yarbrough.  “Why am I even here? Why do I exist?” This is a question that …

"When you read this I will be safely with Jesus in Paradise. I will be awaiting the reunion of our family in Heaven," Billy Graham wrote to his family in his will. BP/Special By Joy Allmond NASHVILLE …

Earlier tonight Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary released the following statement: During the May 30, 2018, Executive Committee meeting of the Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary …

I was at the much-heralded Southern Baptist Convention in Dallas in 1985. Gregory Wills, professor of church history and dean of Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, called the 1985 annual meeting …

From oneyearbibleonline.com .

The short answer to the title of the lesson is that we are here for God, that is, if you have a biblical worldview. Colossians 1:16 (NIV) makes that fact very clear, “For by him all things were …

DULUTH – Dr. J. Robert White, executive director of the Georgia Baptist Mission Board, has announced that Scott Barkley, 44, who has been serving as associate managing editor of The Christian Index …

Kasey McClure shared her testimony that brought about 4Sarah, an organization dedicated to helping women leave the sex industry, on the Unholy Tour May 17. Several other speakers joined McClure in …

Note: The Index welcomes letters and commentary from Georgia Baptists on the recent decision by Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary trustees regarding former president Paige Patterson. …

As a young pastor, only a few years out of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, I was excited to accept the call to serve a small church in Durant, Oklahoma. The church had been a strong, …

Pastor Robbie Passmore – front row, second from right – stands on the Bleckley County Courthouse steps with other members of the Bleckley County Sheriff's Office on the National Day of Prayer, …

Children at Houston Lake Baptist Church in Perry line up for one of the day's VBS activities last summer. Nearly one fourth of the 100 children who attended made professions of faith at the three-day …

The Sons of Jubal perform with Prom Praise at iconic Royal Albert Hall. SOJ/Special The Sons of Jubal, an integral part of the Worship/Music Ministry of the Georgia Baptist Mission Board, have …

Note: The Index welcomes letters and commentary from Georgia Baptists on the recent decision by Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary trustees regarding former president Paige Patterson. I …

Note: The Index welcomes letters and commentary from Georgia Baptists on the recent decision by Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary trustees regarding former president Paige Patterson. I …

Psalm 42:11 “Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and why art thou disquieted within me? hope thou in God: for I shall yet praise him, who is the health of my countenance, and my God.” …

By David Roach FORT WORTH, Texas (BP) --- In a meeting that began at 1:30 p.m. May 22 and ended just after 3 a.m. May 23, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary's trustees appointed Paige …

Mac Brunson, pictured with his wife Debbie, is the new pastor at Valleydale Church in Birmingham. VALLEYDALE/Facebook BIRMINGHAM — Southern Baptists from near and far have been watching and waiting …