Civil War

October 26 2017

Macedonia Baptist Church: Surviving the Civil War and thriving today

Gerald Harris The Church Today anniversary, Civil War, history, Oxford, witness

The theme of the two-day event was “Remembering the Past, Reaching the Future.”

February 24 2017

Lessons for your church from the Civil War

Jay Sanders Guest Commentary church growth, Civil War, culture, discipleship, evangelism, Fort Pulaski

It was said to be impenetrable.

August 22 2016

On the homecoming circuit in Rome

Gerald Harris International anniversary, Civil War, fellowship, homecoming, longevity, Rome

All the delicacies you might expect from a church full of Paula Deens was systematically arranged for the church homecoming.

June 28 2016

Truth-In the Pit of Political Correctness

The Christian Index Georgia Voices Ben Thompson, Civil War, Confederate flag, slavery

By Ben Thompson The Southern Baptist Convention’s recent vote to repudiate the Battle Flag by the SBC caught me by surprise and left me in shock. I have long considered our denomination to be socially conservative, prudent, and wise to stay out of issues that do not directly impact the mission of our church. I […]

June 17 2016

Letter: South Georgia pastor supports SBC Confederate flag resolution

The Christian Index Letter to the Editor Civil War, Confederate flag, history, letters, resolutions, SBC 16, SBC annual meeting, slavery

“It is not just about a flag of a defunct country, it’s about a throne in a forever kingdom.”

September 23 2015

Ringgold First Baptist Church celebrates 175-year anniversary

Gerald Harris People/Places anniversary, Civil War, fellowship, homecoming, Ringgold

RINGGOLD — First Baptist Church of Ringgold was established in 1840, when Martin Van Buren was president of the United States and Charles J. McDonald was governor of Georgia. The state’s population was less than 1/10 of what it is today. Cotton was king in Georgia and it fueled the growth and expansion of the state’s economy. Ringgold, […]