ATHENS, Ga. — The University of Georgia Baptist Campus Ministry and churches from the Apalachee Baptist Association and Sarepta Baptist Association came together at Prince Avenue Baptist Church to host Advance Athens, a Collegiate Missions Mobilization Night. College students from eight different churches had the opportunity to hear God’s heart for missions from The […]
Vacation Bible School is one of the many outreaches of Sandy Valley Baptist Church. By Karen L. Willoughby WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (BP) – “We receive peace, contentment and joy from being able to see the results of our giving around the world,” says Phil Bryant, pastor for 23 years of Sandy Valley Baptist Church. About […]
Members of the Georgia Baptist Executive Committee hear about Mission Board staff reductions at a meeting in Snellville on Tuesday. By ROGER ALFORDThe Christian Index DULUTH, Ga. – A prolonged decline in Cooperative Program giving is forcing the Georgia Baptist Mission Board to further reduce staffing levels in order to right-size the organization to meet […]
Georgia’s signing nurse, Judy Hayes, center, made headlines in The Christian Index. By Roger Alford From my seat at The Christian Index, I have a closeup view of all the amazing things Georgia Baptists are doing for the cause of Christ. I’ve been struck not only by the volume of work you do, but also […]
The Second Great Awakening (ca. 1787-1830’s) provided the spiritual fuel for dramatic Baptist growth and the development of missions, higher education, Sunday Schools, publishing and more. LIBRARY OF CONGRESS/Special Just as an orchestra has many instruments blended under the conductor’s hand, history has many parts orchestrated by the hand of the Great Conductor. As isolated […]
This legislation sponsored by Representative Ed Setzler recognizes the humanity of children…
Griffin’s testimony precedes a vote on the bill he is hopeful will take place as early as Monday.
“We must become the saving salt that God intended us to be.”
One of our outstanding Georgia Baptist churches, First Redeemer Church in Cumming, sent survey questions to those candidates who are running for governor, lieutenant governor and state school superintendent. Our Georgia Baptist Public Affairs Committee requested The Christian Index to publish the results of the surveys. Five of the candidates considered the surveys important enough […]
For 146 years this Christian caring ministry has been a beacon of light for thousands of children and youth.
“We’re so grateful for this church and what they’ve done.”