Iglesia Bautista Adhoreb in San Cristobal would be grateful for construction help from Georgia Baptists for the second floor of their church. DAVID CHANCEY/Special FAYETTEVILLE — David Chancey …

Southern Baptists rejoice in the 66 new missionaries during a Sending Celebration Sept. 26 at Grove Avenue Baptist Church in Richmond, Va. The new appointees will share the gospel from South America …

Fireworks accentuate the celebration of Christ Place’s grand opening on the evening of Sept. 16. CPC/Special[/caption] FLOWERY BRANCH — While some churches are having to reduce their seating …

By Tony Lynn FENTON, Mich. (BP) — It was the early 1970s at a park on the north side of Flint, Mich., when a guy with long hair and tattered jeans approached me and asked in a simple, …

A recent Truett McConnell University graduate receives his degree. TMU/Special CLEVELAND — Truett McConnell University has been included in the 2019 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges …

DULUTH — Those wishing to register online for the Georgia Baptist Convention annual meeting in November can do so through the Georgia Baptist workspace, iGo .  Earlier this month churches …

“Did you enjoy your hike?” I bet I’ve been asked that at least 50 times since returning from my most recent backpacking trip on the Appalachian Trail. My first answer is “No!” I didn’t …

Jimmy Baughcum was elected executive director Monday night of the Atlanta Metro Baptist Association, one of the state's largest groups of Georgia Baptist congregations. AMBA/Special VALDOSTA – For …

This is not a repeat of a previous editorial – not even close. But I do want to remind you in the strongest possible terms that we have a mid-term election on the horizon and voting is an …

This post originally appeared on Chuck Lawless' blog on Monday, Sept. 17.  Preachers, I’m speaking to you and to me today. For all of us who preached yesterday, here are my random …

By Thom Rainer “Once one realizes they are entitled to nothing, they become grateful for everything.” Art Rainer I never planned to write the book. Thom Rainer It began as a midnight attempt to …

Members of various local football teams listen to Gene Chizik speak at Abilene Baptist Church on Sunday, Sept. 23. ABILENE/Special MARTINEZ — Gene Chizik, former head football coach at Auburn …

My Uncle James lived in such a way most of us can’t comprehend. The same goes for three of his brothers. Those uncles of mine – all on my mother’s side – were born with various levels of …

The sequel telling the story of World War II hero Louis Zamperini’s coming to faith held at 12th in the box office rankings one week after debuting at number 9. Through Sept. 23, the movie had …

ROME — New rankings released by U.S. News & World Report list Shorter University among both the South’s Best Regional Colleges and the Best Regional Colleges for Veterans (South). The …

University of North Georgia student Davey Arrowood works in a Houston home damaged by Hurricane Harvey last fall as part of his SendMeNow experience. DAVEY ARROWOOD/Special The Word of the Lord does …

1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 Daryel O’Barr, Drawng the Net Ministries Woodstock AUTHENIC JOY … flows from a genuine relationship with Jesus. Genuine relationships are to be …

When I was a kid it was a special treat to find them handing out free samples on grocery day. I remember asking my mother to buy whatever brand of sausage they were handing out and she told me that …

I was privileged to be a part of the Reviving the Passion of Preaching Conference in Hattiesburg, MS this week and had the opportunity of hearing my friend, Dr. Dean Register, pastor of Crosspoint …

This space satellite image provided by NOAA shows the size of Florence. Nearly 40 deaths have been reported in the wake of the storm. NOAA/Special Beginning this morning, the first contingent of …

"New ideas coming -- it's a new day. Tightened schedule -- No evening sessions," tweets SBC President J.D. Greear as he announces tightening of next year's annual meeting with no evening sessions. …

There are times I try to unplug from the news cycle. I just need a breather, a break to something a little less ... overwhelming. I was a pretty normal kid growing up. Played baseball, went to …

The Jordan siblings – Patricia Jordan Abernathy of Vidalia, Anita Jordan Sparks of Macon, Jean Jordan Kropa of Marietta, and Dr. Tommy Jordan of Gray – reminisce under the Great Oak estimated at …

WEST MONROE, LA — Students of all ages are urged to take their Bibles to school on October 4. Sadie Robertson, an actress who became known to American television viewers on “Duck Dynasty,” is …

Jim Gregory, right, of Mountain Home, Idaho, raises a question about the health of Baptist work in Utah and Idaho during an Executive Committee open forum Sept. 18. Listening from the stage are …