By Thom Rainer The confrontation was probably one of my more sobering moments as a pastor. The woman, a long-term church member, used the classic moment right before I preached to tell me God had …

By Phil Boatwright Despite our differences, and possibly because of them, we share a unique stewpot commonality: We're all Americans. At times, movies have reminded us …

When I walked in on my first day as a staff member of The Christian Index 15 years ago, things were a lot different. Not many churches had a website. No one had a social media account, since …

By Aaron Earls NASHVILLE (BP) –  Church pews may be full of teenagers, but a study released Tuesday (Jan. 15) suggests college students might be a much rarer sight on Sunday mornings. Two-thirds …

This post originally appeared on Chuck Lawless' blog on Jan. 2. I’ve seen it in local churches, and I’ve seen it on the mission field. When I ask church leaders what they most …

Bailey Smith was " a generous Christian gentleman with a resilient spirit, deep convictions, and a love for the Lord and the lost," says his friend Gerald Harris. SMITH FAMILY/Special Bailey Eugene …

Feature Photo: Sean Wegener, right, and his wife Danielle routinely welcome others into their home, such as First Baptist Summerville member and Chattoga Baptist Association missionary Barry Peppers, …

By Tom Strode WASHINGTON (BP) – Self-identified Protestant Christians – including more than 30 Southern Baptists – continue to make up by far the largest religious group in Congress. GETTY …

By Art Toalston EDITOR'S NOTE: In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations go to the Christian Care Center https://www.christiancarecenter.org. A small memorial service for Stanley of …

Recently, I shared an article from a Christian site that raised questions about the public’s trust of my profession – pastor. I originally shared the article on an online forum for pastors of …

Christianity’s decline in America has been well documented, and few dispute the seeming disregard for evangelism among believers these days. Our SBC Executive Committee chairman and south …

Wednesday, January 16 Genesis 32:13-34:31 Matthew 11:7-30 Psalm 14:1-7 Proverbs 3:19-20 Thursday, January 17 Genesis 35:1-36:43 Matthew 12:1-21 Psalm 15:1-5 Proverbs 3:21-26 …

Exodus 1:16-17, 22 – 2:9 Jim Duggan, Pastor Bellevue Baptist Church, Macon Churches across the country today observe Sanctity of Human Life Sunday. Since life is a gift from God, we …

One of my favorite places growing up was a spot on Terrapin Creek. We called it Seven Springs for the series of fountains bubbling up from the ground, giving the stretch of water a particularly …

I was walking the streets of Washington, D.C., last April and thoroughly enjoying all the monuments and plaques in that monumental city. One of the more unique and humorous I saw more than once …

Denver Harris serves as senior pastor of Wofford's Cross Roads Baptist Church in White. SCOTT BARKLEY/Index WHITE — While a fifth grader at Johnson Elementary School in Rome, young Denver Harris …

By Jeff Struecker Ninety-five percent of the pain and the heartache of being a pastor comes during the week in the form of counseling and crises. The other five percent comes before …

Bobby Boswell opens the January Bible study yesterday (Jan. 9) at the chapel service at the Missions and Ministry Center. JOE WESTBURY/Index People. That is the Number 1 thing that comes to mind when …

By David Roach BRUNSWICK (BP) –  Jimmy Allen, a former Southern Baptist Convention president and entity leader known for his gregarious personality and engagement with cultural issues, died …

By Jacki C. King The number one question I get from women is “How do you and Josh work together so closely and still maintain a healthy relationship both at work and at home?” …

By Aaron Earls NASHVILLE (BP)– As churches become aware of potential safety issues, more are signing up for background check services through LifeWay Christian Resources' OneSource program. "The …

ATLANTA– In the United States, Georgia is ranked last in maternal mortality. In fact, the mortality rate for women in Georgia is more than double the national average. Additionally, the infant …

For more than 45 years I have either preached a sermon or written a commentary to advocate the sanctity of life. I am grateful that The Christian Index editor, Scott Barkley, has accorded me the …

By Jenny Gregory CLEVELAND, Ga. – According to the SR Education Group’s 2019 Most Affordable College list, Truett McConnell University (TMU) ranks as the 13th most affordable bachelor’s degree …

For other Cartersville residents and me, it was surreal to see Trevor Lawrence, a kid who had just been known around town as “Trevor” since he was 15, on the national stage last night. It …