The church could not hold them
“Everyone is still buzzing about The Georgia Gospel Gathering days later.”
Villa Rica
In ‘Wilderness,’ McLain examines the times ministers question themselves
“…there’s a reminder to trust where God leads us and the experiences we gain…”
Miracles at FBC Villa Rica and at the base of the Feugo volcano
…what God is doing through First Baptist Church in Villa Rica is exceedingly heartwarming.
The Open Door: Celebrating Ephesus Baptist’s 25 years with Billy Godwin
As I have reflected upon Billy’s 25-year pastorate, I have thanked the Lord…
A Georgia Baptist is in Final Four
“I shouldn’t have been able to play, but by the grace of God, I was able to press on…”
Inspired by the Peachtree Road Race, Hammond calls pastors to Unite
“Let us pray for each other, our marriages, and our families. I want us to cheer each other on.”
People and Places: Week ending June 17
Deaths Willis Edward “Ed” Harrell, 85, died May 26. A native of Decatur County, GA, he began a life of service as a school bus driver for the city of Climax in south Georgia during World War II even though he was only 14 years old. Later on he would join the Navy, and while […]
HighView Church, Villa Rica: from five to the future
HighView Church in Villa Rica has been on the move since its inception three years ago.
Open Door: Villa Rica and an example of spontaneous revival
My prayer has been that God would stir the hearts of Georgia Baptists for evangelism. We need to reach Georgia for Christ. I believe that this will happen when the pastor demonstrates a passion for reaching the lost with the Gospel and the congregation catches the fire of his passion. I want to illustrate this […]
Student revival at First Baptist Villa Rica leads to national headlines after baptisms
“We’ve seen players go from almost being kicked off the team due to respect issues to being solid, godly leaders on and off the field.”
Ministerial Moves: Fountain, Newell, Stell
In November, Stephen Fountain was welcomed as the lead pastor at First Baptist Church in Buford. He is joined by his wife, Erin, and children, Emma Elyse and Stephen Drake. Cottondale Baptist Church in Eastman welcomed Jason Newell as pastor on March 5. His wife, Melanie, joins him. Buford Tanner had been serving as the […]