Larry Harmon stands in the sanctuary at West Acres Baptist Church where he has served since he was 25 years old. He is scheduled to preach his final sermon as senior pastor on Sunday. By Roger Alford EVANS, Ga. – Crews used a crane to hoist Pastor Larry Harmon some 80 feet into the air […]
Pastor Jeremy Cox leads an outdoor service where several were baptized. DeBerry Baptist baptized 22 people during 2020, which is about 31 percent of the average attendance on a given Sunday before COVID-19. COURTESY/Jeremy Cox As the annual reports were coming in, I noticed a small number of churches that seemed to not miss a […]
“A lot of people have solidified their connection to Christ during this time.”
“[People] are more ready than ever to talk about spiritual matters.”
The decline of 287,655 members is the largest single-year drop in more than 100 years.
…Jackson would go on to become a missionary to the Japanese people he once fought…
“We just want to pour love into them and that God is love.”
…scores of people passed by and looked with great curiosity at what was happening.
James, left, was recently saved while attending a Bible study in prison and is now engaged in the Celebrate Recovery program at Liberty Baptist Church. Pictured with Pastor Brian Branam, upon coming out of the water he hugged Branam and said, “I never thought my life would be like this.” Photos by Jane Willett and […]
“This church plant is one of the most exciting opportunities God has given us in my 40 years here.”
While the ACP offers a snapshot of the Southern Baptist Convention, it does not tell the whole story.