I want you to know you have hit a home run with your collegiate ministry around the state!  Known as Baptist Campus Ministry, your campus ministers serve on the college campus helping to …

Few people in history have had a more enigmatic, paradoxical life than Orenthal James “O.J.” Simpson. In terms of success, he has climbed to the highest mountain. In terms of failure, he has sunk …

Almost 25 years ago the Lord brought a man into my life and ministry who became not only a very dear friend, but a mentor and team member. When we had our first meal together he ordered a cup of …

Many parents first learn of Camp Kaleo through yard signs placed at the Forsyth Dairy Queen while they sit in the drive through line. JOE WESTBURY/Index FORSYTH — What does a camp director do when …

First Baptist Social Circle Nedra Jackson puts a nail in the cross that was in the church's prayer garden during Holy Week. As a reminder of their sin, those who went through the garden had the …

When Stephanie and I got married, we spent our first night as newlyweds at the Telfair Inn in Augusta. The next morning, we got up and went to the nearest church we could find. I know that not …

A Christian nominee for a government position who answered “No” to the above question suddenly found himself being not only cross-examined, but castigated by Senator and Former Presidential …

James Coldiron and his wife, Bonnie, were married for nearly 67 years. COLDIRON FAMILY/Special TUCKER – One of Georgia Baptists’ most gracious and gentle Christian gentleman, James O. Coldiron, …

UPDATE:  A previous version of this story caused confusion as to the timeline of Tolver's previous arrests. The Index regrets the error. DOTHAN — Shortly after attempting his second …

John 18:15-18, 25-27; 21:15-19 Tom Rush, staff evangelist Liberty Baptist Church, Hartwell For the next six weeks we will look at God’s grace in restoring "Broken Vessels: How God …

Recording artist Kristyn Getty, far left, leads in special music along with her husband, Keith (not shown) at the opening session of the 2015 Georgia Baptist Convention session. The couple are known …

ROME — Shorter University is pleased to announce Dawn Brown will become head coach of women's basketball. "Dawn is a tremendous coach, and we are happy to have her join the Shorter family," …

Girls at Camp Pinnacle learn the importance on prayer and listening to God's voice away from the distractions of the outside world. JOE WESTBURY/Index CLAYTON — On a warm summer afternoon, a …

Associate Pastor Durley Gates of Eastside Baptist Church, left in dark shirt, reacts to something said from the head of the table by Kenneth Whitlock, pastor of New Hope Baptist Church in Greenville. …

Evangelical leaders laid hands on President Trump as they prayed for him July 10 in the Oval Office. JOHNNIE MOORE/Special By David Roach WASHINGTON (BP) — Participants in an impromptu Oval Office …

Before becoming editor of The Christian Index, I was a pastor for 41 years and had deacons in every church I served. For the most part, they were great, wonderful, godly men. I learned early on that …

At left Linda Cooper, National WMU president from Bowling Green, KY, stands with Jackie Hardy, National WMU recording secretary. NATIONAL WMU/Special SOCIAL CIRCLE — Jackie Hardy is an …

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Backpacks of Hope will be the theme for this year's Christmas children's outreach. The ministry will be expanded from Appalachia to include Bethel and Summerhill associations in southwest Georgia. …

First Baptist Dallas Pastor W.A. Criswell delivers his "Whether We Live or Die" sermon at the 1985 SBC annual meeting. YOUTUBE/Screen capture We must never forget those great men of the faith who …

Two Fayetteville churches are on the front lines of seeing God do amazing things in Santa Catarina, Brazil. First Baptist Church , under Pastor Jim Thomas’ leadership, took a team of 19 in April …

  Noted Christian author Eugene Peterson went from endorsing gay marriage to recanting that position, drawing reactions across social media. WIKIPEDIA COMMONS/Special Within a day, noted …

Intentional missions giving is the reason why the Cooperative Program works. More than a Southern Baptist tradition for missionary offerings, the Cooperative Program is the way each church member can …

Recently, the hashtag #90swerethebestbecause has run rampant on social media. Yes, nostalgia for anything has become a big deal, and I’m pretty sure there can be plenty of debate for the decade …

Bethea and Sandra Fielding of Woodstock relax in their newly-finished apartment constructed through volunteer labor from Woodstock Baptist Church and Johnson Ferry Baptist Church last fall. They are …