Hannah Anthony, a missionary in Australia, and her sister Alex, currently in Amman, Jordan, both grew up at Peavine Baptist Church in Rock Spring where their father, Stephen, was pastor. Stephen …

Pick a side. It has to be one or the other. That’s what we’re always told. It has to be Coke or Pepsi, Ford or Chevy, Republican or Democrat, stand or kneel. There are no other options. …

By Thom Rainer “Don’t do stupid.” Those were three words I spoke to my three sons as they were growing up. And I would give them specific ways they could “do stupid.” Why did …

Executive Committee member Randy Wood, left, pastor of Liberty Baptist Church in Fayetteville, and Georgia Baptist Mission Board Executive Director J. Robert White present the $41.2 million 2018 …

By Stanislaus "Stan" Drew Take a little trip to Valley Forge in January. If you don't know where that is, just Google it from the sidelines. Hold a musket ball in your fingers and imagine it …

ROME — Shorter University graduate Aaron Harper went from the university’s campus, lovingly known as The Hill, to Capitol Hill for a summer internship in the office of Congressman Mike Rogers …

Fred Lodge My name is Stacy Dyer, and it is my pleasure to announce that my dear friend and mentor, Dr. Fred Lodge, is allowing his name to be placed in nomination for presidency of our convention. I …

Ephesians 6:10-20 Tim Riordan, pastor SonRise Baptist Church, Newnan Never before has the church had a front-row seat to Bible prophecy like we do today. As we tune in to the nightly …

This Saturday, runners in a 5K race at Oakwood City Park in Oakwood will help raise funds for hurricane relief through Georgia Baptist Disaster Relief. Registration is by donation and the race has no …

“If God cares about us, why doesn’t he answer our prayers, especially those that are cries for help?” Let’s continue answering this question by examining the wise and refined words of …

As an evangelist, a great deal of my time is spent preaching revival services. In my experience it takes more than printing the word “revival” in the Sunday bulletin for a fellowship of believers …

I’m not sure how many cold-water Baptists are still around. Elizabeth Dunaway, Mary Joyce Dunaway, and my mother, Margaret Joiner, are in the most senior group. They were baptized in childhood at …

ROME — The 2018 Best Colleges Rankings by U.S. News & World Report ranked Shorter University among the “Best Regional Colleges in the South” and among the “Best Colleges for Veterans.” …

A recently-released LifeWay Research survey shows that ministers' spouses acknowledge the blessing – while wrestling with the challenges – of their roles in the church. The study , released Sept. …

By Eddy G. Oliver More than 4,000 pastors, music leaders, and musicians attended a three-day celebration of congregational singing hosted by Getty Music at Brentwood Baptist Church near Nashville …

MOUNT VERNON — Brewton-Parker College is mourning the loss of a DeKalb County student who was shot and killed over the weekend in an off-campus party. Southeastern Georgia television station WTOC …

Billie Burgess from the University of North Georgia, left, and Chelsea Norton, from Truett McConnell University, take a break from ministry in Ottawa  earlier this summer. The May mission trip was …

This is the fifth article in the series on great preachers of the past. In this installment we will take a brief look into the life of Jerry Lamon Falwell, Sr. (1933 – 2007). Dr. Falwell was an …

By Marcus Merritt Let the elders who rule well be counted worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in the word and doctrine. 1 Tim. 5:17 October is Pastor Appreciation Month. While that may …

By David Roach "A remarkable number of young women" are enrolling at Southern Baptist Convention seminaries, according to a report delivered last week to the SBC Executive Committee. ADAM …

Construction volunteers from Altamaha and New Sunbury Association built eight dormitory rooms in Guatemala in late August. GREG BENTLEY/Special In Prov. 29:18, Scripture teaches that, “Where there …

Anniversaries New Harmony Baptist Church in Sarepta Association held its 100th anniversary gathering on Aug. 20. New Hope Baptist Church in Scooterville celebrated homecoming Sept. 10 with guest …

Pastors pray together at Salem Baptist Church in McDonough on Sept. 14 in preparation for the 2017 Georgia Baptist Convention annual meeting, to be held Nov. 12-14 at North Metro First Baptist Church …

Over time 85-year-old Johnny Jennings of Ringgold has raised more than $408,000 for the Georgia Baptist Children's Homes through selling cans and papers. Now, he's thought of another way others can …

The 1985 earthquake in Mexico City, 32 years ago to the day this week, registered an 8.1 magnitude and resulted in the deaths of more than 10,000 people. Baptist disaster relief teams were onsite …