Credit thinkstockphotos.com How often a church researches its own gifts and talents is rare at best. Barna Research reports that “Less than 1 percent of leaders report using a survey or other …

Never in nearly three decades of being a senior pastor have I known those in my profession to be more battered and beleaguered. Thousands leave the ministry annually. Rarely a week goes by that I …

The Georgia Baptist Mission Board supports Rep. Jason Spencer's effort ( HB 605: The Hidden Predator Act ) to hold entities accountable who conceal the sexual assault of children. We look forward to …

I always wanted to meet Billy Graham, but the closest I got to him was at the 1987 Southern Baptist Convention meeting in St. Louis, one of 13 annual SBC meetings at which he spoke. I slipped out of …

The Georgia Senate has approved SB 375, the Keep Faith in Adoption and Foster Care Act , designed to encourage more religious adoption agencies to open in Georgia. The Senate approved the measure by …

Minister Mary Johnson, center, and Missionary Betty Williams, right, discuss the benefits of the Woman's Missionary Union ministry with State Missionary Tabitha Fewell, left. The guests were part of …

Ebenezer Baptist Church in Toccoa recently forwarded a blessing, a bus given to the church three years ago that now belongs to Truett McConnell University in Cleveland. EBC/Special TOCCOA — After …

ATLANTA — It is time to call your state representative. I know you may get an automated, beyond annoying, extremely irritating, recording informing you that your call could not be answered because …

Tony Perkins, founder, president, and CEO of Family Research Council, speaks at the Truett McConnell Ethics and Religious Liberty Lecture Series established in honor of the late Ray Newman. GERALD …

Alex and Stephen Kendrick, two brothers from Sherwood Baptist Church in Albany, used their interest in storytelling through film to produce "Flywheel" 15 years ago, conveying biblical truth about …

Currently, The Index is meeting periodically with student ministers from around Georgia, hearing from them on the challenges of reaching today's youth. This article focuses on the observation when …

The Washington Post reported that there were red flags, cries for help, and ominous warnings that Nikolas Cruz, a troubled 19-year-old, was collecting guns and knives and “could be a school shooter …

Exodus 14:29-31; 15:22-27 Jon Reed, evangelist Recognizing the miracle of God Moses, commissioned by God, marched into Egypt and told Pharaoh to set the the Israelites free. After many …

A host of Georgia Tech students share the Gospel with classmates at The Great Exchange. The event is geared to promote conversational evangelism on college campuses. GERALD HARRIS/Index ATLANTA — …

Evangelist Franklin Graham presents the eulogy of his famous father at the funeral aired on Fox News, but receiving little coverage elsewhere, notes Family Research Council President Tony Perkins. …

Shorter University students Taylor Barton, left, and Abby Wright have become good friends and are looking forward to serving together in Billerica, MA, this summer through SendMeNow missions. …

Reuben Ross was born of poor but pious parents. He came into this world nearing the birth of our nation, born in North Carolina, May 8, 1776. Reuben was the youngest of six brothers of Scottish …

By Thom Rainer Many pastors really do struggle with depression. Thom Rainer Most church members have no idea their pastor was depressed. They don’t know until they are awakened to the reality of …

This is a busy time of the year for state missionary Jenni Carter who, in this multi-exposure from last year, is busy scheduling and leading VBS workshops statewide. BRYAN NOWAK/Special A legacy of …

"The message here is 'Hate Wins,'" former Arkansas governor and Southern Baptist pastor Mike Huckabee wrote in his letter of resignation from the CMA Foundation Board. "Bullies succeeded in making it …

All of us in ministry need these moments. When the work’s tough, we need reminders of why we do what we do. Here are some “glimpses” that have helped me press on in faith through the years: …

I have been tracking the assault on religious liberty for years now. But in the past two or three weeks, the incidences of this First Amendment freedom being under attack have been appalling. …

Mike Hayden, pictured with his wife, Marcia, receives an album of letters from Pastor Glenn Cummings of First Baptist Church in Ellijay. By Dub Joiner, The News Observer For more than 33 years Mike …

Imagine my surprise, disappointment, and chagrin when I went online to read The New York Times a few days ago and encountered an op-ed titled "Billy Graham's Missed Opportunities" (Feb. 21, …

At right Rick Dunbar, IMB trustee chairman, announces the 16 members of the IMB's presidential search committee during the trustees' March 1 plenary session. The committee’s first meeting was …