January 20, 2025
By David Chancey A church member recently had knee replacement surgery, and his procedure reminded me of an experience from my previous pastorate. A senior lady chose to have both knee …
DULUTH — The provisional program for the 197th annual meeting of the Georgia Baptist Convention has been released with a theme of "Mission Possible: Reaching Generation Yet" centered around …
Tates Creek Baptist Church gathered for worship in their new worship center and Pastor Beatty welcomes new members into the fellowship. ASHLEY SHARP/Special TOCCOA - Tates Creek Baptist Church in the …
By Gerald Harris ATLANTA – Kelvin Cochran, a fellow Georgia Baptist and current Chief Operating Officer of Elizabeth Baptist Church in Atlanta, has won his case with the city of Atlanta. The …
Matthew 6:9b; Psalm 96:1-9 Victor Lyons, Pastor First Avenue Baptist Church, Rochelle Who do you revere in your life? What place does God hold in your life? Honor and shame …
This post originally appeared on Gregg Potts’ blog on Oct. 16, 2018. Recently I was talking with a person and the individual began telling me of the past indiscretions of a certain …
This post originally appeared on Chuck Lawless’ blog on Monday, Sept. 17. Too many believers, I suspect, watch the news about victims of recent storms, but then fail to pray …
Myriah Snyder joined The Index as content editor on Oct. 1. DULUTH — At the relatively young age of 26, Myriah Snyder brings a wealth of experience to her position as The …
By Aaron Earls NASHVILLE (BP) -- A slim majority of pastors say they approve of the job President Donald Trump has done in the White House, according to a new study, but many are unsure. A LifeWay …
The missing steeple, which tore a nearly 8-foot-hole in the roof, only hints of the destruction inside the sanctuary.The gaping hole allowed rain and wind to enter the building, compounding the …
From oneyearbibleonline.com .
Mission Board Executive Director J. Robert White, center, visits with Cindy Little, seated, and Tommy Fountain, left, before the annual Health Care Ministry Foundation Awards Banquet earlier this …
Matthew 6:9a; Psalm 103:1-5, 11-13, 19-22 Victor Lyons, pastor First Avenue Baptist Church, Rochelle Today we begin a study of prayer, highlighting the Lord’s Prayer (Matthew 6) and …
High winds ranging from 80 to 120 mph tore through Southwest Georgia, such as those ripping vinyl from the sides and roof shingles from the sanctuary of Hopeful Church in Hopeful. KAYLA CROSS/Special …
By Tony Wolfe GRAPEVINE, Texas (BP) -- As a young man, when I accepted the call to pastor a church I was both excited and terrified -- excited to begin the new season of leading and serving Christ's …
FORMER BP INTERN MYRIAH SNYDER NOW AT CHRISTIAN INDEX DULUTH, Ga. (BP) — Myriah Snyder has been named content editor of The Christian Index, newsjournal of the Georgia Baptist Convention, moving …
Years ago, I read the book Raising PG Kids in an X Rated Society by Tipper Gore, former wife of former vice president, Al Gore. In the book Tipper points an accusing finger at some of the …
Ken Cloud of Bowen Association has been unable to leave his yard following the destruction of Hurricane Michael. KEN CLOUD/Special PELHAM — South Georgia Baptists are reeling today after the …
Hurricane Michael, at Category 4, is the most powerful storm to ever hit the Florida Panhandle. Bowen Association is Ground Zero for the storm. MYRADAR/Special BAINBRIDGE — “Houses are losing …
GARFIELD – Tim Shumaker is pastor of Mount Olivet Baptist Church in Garfield and quite an interesting fellow. He has a unique and fascinating ministry that was designed to reach children, but …
Some of you may think I sound like Johnny One Note , a 1937 show tune from the Rogers and Hart musical Babes in Arms . The one note that Johnny sang was “Ahh.” One of the verses goes like this: …
By Thom Rainer If you have served in church leadership for several years, you have likely heard this statement: “You know who pays the bills at the church.” Thom Rainer The statement is one of …
By Julie McGowan RICHMOND, Va. (BP) -- In the 100th anniversary since Southern Baptists named their global mission offering in honor of esteemed missionary Lottie Moon, churches gave $158.9 million …
After morning worship, lunch in the fellowship hall, and a short ceremony, Andy Perryman and Keith Claxton lead a procession that included "Amazing Grace" on bagpipes to the cemetery. SCOTT …
WAYCROSS — Sarah Joyce Ivey Woodcock, 88, wife of longtime Georgia Baptist pastor and state missionary Waldo Woodcock, passed away at Satilla Memorial Medical Center after a brief illness on Oct. …
