Ravi Zacharias, renowned apologist, dies at 74
“… you can never change a conviction without changing who you are.”
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Pastors remain faithful as Tennessee tornadoes kill at least 22
The Church at Lockeland Springs in Nashville was heavily damaged as tornadoes tore through middle Tennessee in the early hours Tuesday (March 3). FACEBOOK/BP
Anniversaries, revivals in latest People and Places
Philip Johnson was honored Feb. 7 for 20 years as pastor of Sandy Creek Baptist Church …
“Doc” Frady – a code breaker
“Code breakers” are the senior citizens who have pioneered the art of finishing well in these modern times, and who can teach others to do the same.
Scalia dies, leaves conservative legacy, vacancy
His death sets up almost a certain clash over the confirmation of his replacement on the court.
James Griffith, Retired State Executive, Dies
Dr. James H. “Jim” Griffith, 89, executive director emeritus of the Georgia Baptist Convention, died early this morning at Southwest Christian Hospice in Union City. He had been admitted to the facility on Wednesday in failing health.
Edward Mimbs
Longtime Georgia pastor Edward Mimbs, 75, died April 7 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Savannah after a sudden illness. Mimbs was a graduate of Georgia Baptist Bible Institute in Norman Park, earning a Master’s Degree in Pastoral Ministry in 1977. Beginning in 1959 he pastored 11 churches in Georgia, including Higgston Baptist Church, Altamaha Baptist […]
Jim McDuffie
Georgia pastor Jim McDuffie died April 15 at his Tifton residence. He was 71. McDuffie was pastor of Mystic Baptist Church in Ocilla. Previously he had served as pastor of Cannonville Baptist Church in Wilcox County. He had been a livestock auctioneer since 1973. Survivors include sons Scott, of Rhine, and Josh, of Moultrie, and […]
Georgia Baptists mourn the passing of Danny Watters
“Danny was an outstanding leader in our convention staff. We will all miss him more than we can express.”
Ben Hatfield
Ben Hatfield, longtime pastor of First Baptist Church Alpharetta, died April 9. He was 90 years old. A native of Gainesville, Hatfield attended Clarke Memorial College, Mississippi College, and New Orleans Seminary. He was ordained into the ministry at Central Baptist Church in Gainesville on Dec. 17, 1943 and served pastorates in Georgia, Mississippi, and […]
Archie Slaton
Archie Slaton, senior adult minister at Unity Baptist Church in Newnan, died Jan. 21. He was 66. He is survived by his wife Ann, who serves Unity as its children’s minister; a son, Nathan; daughters Nicole Hughes and Tori Slaton; sisters Judy Northup, Rita Powell, Cheryl Young, and Debra Couch; and three grandchildren.
Gordon Ingram Pittman
Gordon Ingram Pittman, 85, of Columbus, died Dec. 21. Ingram served for many years as an area missionary through the GBC South Georgia Area Missions Program in addition to being pastor of Friendship Baptist Church in Barney. Preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Betty Jane O’Connor Pittman, he is survived by a […]
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