Rick Newman, author and economist, commented, “Change is not always a good thing. It may force us out of tired habits and impose better ones upon us, but it can also be stressful, costly and even …

The search committee for the executive director of Georgia Baptist Mission Board has begun the search. The process began on April 12 dedicating that meeting to prayer. The committee is in the …

Bill Black leads a Ski Worship service on the slopes of Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort. The year-round ministry operates in all kinds of weather, with the upcoming summer season being the greatest need …

The crowd at the Bartow County courthouse stands together to pray during the National Day of Prayer 2014. SCOTT BARKLEY/Index By Diana Chandler WASHINGTON (BP) — Unity across the nation and among …

Getty Images I have written about the culture wars, the social order of the day, political corruption, secular humanists, and a myriad of things in my 15 years as editor of The Christian Index. …

Esther 2:1-23 Daryel O'Barr, pastor/evangelist I was talking to a friend and we were remembering some of the stupid things we did as teenagers. One of our favorite things to do …

Friends at First Baptist Church in Vidalia appluad Don and Glenda Moye Jan. 6, honoring the couple's more-than-four decades of ministry at the church. During that time, Don served as music and youth …

Are we guilty of trying to make church easy? Is being a Christian even supposed to be easy? Has our culture reduced Christianity to a simple, comfortable, relaxed experience that in no way resembles …

Matt Haley, assistant professor of Music, demonstrates the trumpet during the Homeschool Band interest day held in August 2017. The Homeschool Band is one extracurricular activity provided by …

There’s an old saying that “We are what we eat.” It sounds logical if it’s said with conviction. It seems a bit humorous if spoken with a smile. I decided to test that adage by examining some …

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Deaths Donald “Donnie” Berry , pastor of Mallorysville Baptist Church in Tignall, died April 11. He was 61. Berry was a native of Wilkes County, where he lived most of his life. He earned a …

Barbara Gage Barbara Gage, a devoted wife, mother and partner in one of the most effective evangelistic ministries in America, died April 10 in Houston at age 82. Mrs. Gage departed for Heaven while …

A few different perspectives follow Mark Zuckerberg's testimony this week in Washington. Many agree some lawmakers seemed oblivious to how Facebook worked. A few exchanges highlighted the real …

LOCUST GROVE — On Feb. 8 three law enforcement officers were dispatched to a Locust Grove address to serve a warrant. After a brief conversation with the subject the officers tried to take him into …

Have you ever met someone who seemed absolutely clueless? Some days I stare at that clueless person in the mirror. Clueless people just don’t seem to notice the obvious. What appears plain as …

Human trafficking occurs at truck stops, on street corners and in luxury hotels throughout the state, with Atlanta being the focus. Members of Georgia Woman's Missionary Union, shown prayer walking a …

Nelson Goddard, left, learns CPR from instructor Sharon Smart as his wife, Laura, looks on. The couple serve as Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church in Suches. JOE WESTBURY/Index To paraphrase the classic …

By Bob Smietana NASHVILLE (BP) — More than 8 in 10 Protestant senior pastors say their church has not disciplined a member in the past year, says a new study released April 5 by LifeWay Research. …

SOCIAL CIRCLE — William "Bill" Tribble's ministry began with a calling at 15 years old and literally took him around the world. However, his biggest impact arguably came during his time as pastor …

Mike Griffin, our Public Affairs representative under the Gold Dome, gave a report relative to this year’s legislative session to the Georgia Baptist Mission Board Public Affairs Committee this …

Sometimes it’s okay to move the goal post. Better yet, sometimes you SHOULD move it. Now, before you think for a second that I’m talking about compromising the …

Jesus declared Himself to be “the light of the world” (John 8:12). And He declared that his disciples “are the light of the world” (Matthew 5:14). In a world that is getting increasingly …

PEACHTREE CITY — “I died a few weeks ago. In fact, I died twice.” Those were the words of J. B. Collingsworth, associate pastor of Dogwood (Baptist) Church in Peachtree City/Tyrone . On Feb. 12 …

Jaquavious Robbins, left, has become a leader in the student ministry at First Baptist Church in Greensboro, says Randall LaRoche, minister of families and outreach. First Baptist has joined other …