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Bikers meet Baptists in the Black Hills By J. Gerald Harris Published August 27, 2009: The bikers come from near and far to the world's largest Motorcycle Rally in Sturgis, S.D. on the first full week in August each year. The 2009 Rally drew more than 400,000 motorcycle aficionados to this burgeoning community near the Black Hills of South Dakota.
NAMB trustees dissolve senior level management team By Joe Westbury, Managing Editor Published August 27, 2009: Two weeks after North American Mission Board President Geoff Hammond and his three top administrators resigned abruptly, the agency continues to move forward under interim leadership.
Heidi Hager joins Index staff Published August 27, 2009: Heidi Weiss Hager has joined The Index as receptionist and administrative assistant to Editor Gerald Harris.
Greater intimacy, greater power By Marty Youngblood, Prayer and Pastoral Care consultant, Georgia Baptist Convention Published August 27, 2009: E.M. Bounds said, "Prayer and a holy life are one. They mutually act and react. Neither can survive alone. The absence of one is the absence of the other."
Letting freedom ring Ministries Bethlehem pastor going to the airwaves By J. Gerald Harris, Editor Published August 27, 2009: Jody Hice, pastor of First Baptist Church, launched Let Freedom Ring Ministries five years ago and from a very small beginning it has become a formidable force for truth and justice in American life.
Little is much ... Savannah children raise money for overseas at Baptist center By Scott Barkley, Production Editor Published August 27, 2009: It was only three cents. To him, it was a contribution to another world.
Churches, Associations being challenged to embrace Baptist health initiative By Joe Westbury, Managing Editor Published August 27, 2009: An eye clinic in southwest Georgia. A pregnancy resource center in the Georgia mountains. Perhaps a medical center in central Georgia.
40 years later, Woodstock's spiritual vibes still resonate By Steve Rabey, c. 2009 Religion News Service Published August 27, 2009: Organizers of the Woodstock Music and Art Fair planned for a crowd of 50,000 at their August gathering 40 years ago in rural New York.
GCR Task Force has 'huge job and looming deadline' By J. Gerald Harris, Editor Published August 27, 2009: Atlanta was the site for the first meeting of the Great Commission Resurgence Task Force.
Westbury pulls plug on SBC president By J. Gerald Harris, Editor Published August 27, 2009: One of the highlights of the Southern Baptist Convention's annual meeting in Louisville was the vote of approval for President Johnny Hunt to appoint a Great Commission Task Force.
Getting youth outdoors, and into a relationship with God By Scott Barkley, Production Editor Published August 27, 2009: Brittini Doster can't really remember what she got for her 12th birthday last Dec. 22. Mostly clothes, she thinks.
Heaven? Sure. Hell? Not so much By Greg Garrison, c. 2009 Religion News Service Published August 27, 2009: Just when it seemed to have cooled off, the topic of hell is back on the front burner - at least for pastors learning to preach about a topic most Americans would rather not talk about.
Bible helped set captives free, sheriff says By Benjamin Alexander-Bloch Published August 27, 2009: An Alabama woman used the spine of a Bible to conceal several hacksaw blades that helped her husband and three other inmates escape a maximum-security prison, authorities said July 7.
GuideStone trustees receive positive reports By Curtis D. Sharp Published August 27, 2009: At its recent summer meeting GuideStone Financial Resources President O.S. Hawkins updated trustees on GuideStone's efforts to maintain the right perspective during a challenging economic environment.
One tomato at a time, church helps change community By Dawn Ferguson, Tennessee Baptist and Reflector Published August 27, 2009: Members of First Baptist Church in Old Hickory, Tenn., plowed ground and sowed seeds this past spring in anticipation of a harvest of zucchini, squash, lettuce, radishes - and relationships.
Security group forms church violence task force By Lindsay Perna Published August 27, 2009: The world's largest security training organization has opened a new church-security division and will instruct churches on how to prevent and respond to violent crimes at its annual conference in September.
Four dead from car hitting MercyMe tour bus Published August 27, 2009: Two teenagers and an unborn baby were killed Aug. 8 when a car collided with a tour bus carrying the band MercyMe at an intersection in Fort Wayne, Ind.
NAMB task force dissolved By Mike Ebert Published August 27, 2009: The North American Mission Board Great Commission Task Force commissioned by former NAMB President Geoff Hammond is being dissolved, but members have been asked to be available for input and involvement as NAMB leaders ask key questions about the effectiveness of the entity's evangelism and church planting efforts.
Former NAMB president issues statement By Tammi Reed Ledbetter Published August 27, 2009: A week after resigning as president of the North American Mission Board, Geoff Hammond said he is glad to have played a role in helping Southern Baptists "live with urgency" in reaching the continent for Christ.

Georgia NewsBriefs

Illinois Director of Evangelism Mullinax named new GBC Evangelism consultant Published August 27, 2009: Georgia native Randy Mullinax is returning to his home state as a consultant with Evangelism Ministries of the Georgia Baptist Convention.
Truett-McConnell College expands missions program through new degree Published August 27, 2009: The faculty of Truett-McConnell College approved the expansion of the school's bachelor degree Aug. 14 to include a Bachelor of Arts in Christian Studies with a concentration in missions.

Baptist News Summary

Baptist men go for world record with 'Bigger Breakfast' Published August 27, 2009: Last Oct. 20, men showed up for a prayer breakfast Woodlake Baptist Church in San Antonio. Although Woodlake hosts a similar men's prayer breakfast every month, last October's was unique.
Nearly 1,000 attend LifeWay black church event in North Carolina Published August 27, 2009: At this year's Black Church Leadership and Family Conference, church leaders explored a multitude of issues and resources including improving Sunday School, helping churches attract men, strengthening couples, and raising godly kids.
GuideStone statements online Published August 27, 2009: GuideStone Financial Resources now is providing its participants with online access to their account statements via its MyGuideStone website.
First Baptist Church in Dallas to end Criswell College ownership Published August 27, 2009: In a nearly unanimous vote, members of First Baptist Church of Dallas voted July 8 to end their 40-year ownership of Criswell College, paving the way for the school's independence.
Rare theology documents now online Published August 27, 2009: The Baptist Center for Theology and Ministry at New Orleans Seminary has launched a new exhibit with downloadable digital copies of a series of rare theology documents.
Publishing door open for new authors through CrossBooks Published August 27, 2009: A new publishing venture blends traditional and self-publishing concepts in an effort for burgeoning authors to get in print.
Long recovery ahead for missionaries injured in Montana Published August 27, 2009: The Vangsnes family of Spartanburg, S.C. and the Minear family of Marietta cling to their strong Christian faith as they continue to pray for their sons' recovery from serious injuries in an SUV rollover accident on Interstate 90 near Belgrade, Mont. on July 21.
Names in the News Published August 27, 2009: O.S. Hawkins, president of GuideStone Financial Resources of the Southern Baptist Convention, announced Aug. 11 that he has been diagnosed with prostate cancer and will undergo surgery in September.

Religious NewsBriefs

Faithful can 'tweet' to Western Wall Published August 27, 2009: People of all faiths can now "tweet" their prayers via Twitter to the Western Wall, one of Judaism's most sacred sites.
Christians arrested, one publicly executed in North Korea, activists claim Published August 27, 2009: North Korean authorities arrested two Christian women earlier this year and publicly executed one of them, human rights activists in South Korea have claimed.
British prime minister says Christians don't have to hide faith Published August 27, 2009: England (RNS/ENI) British Prime Minister Gordon Brown says Christians do not have to hide their religion in the workplace and believers should not be forced to keep their beliefs private.
Study: California college 'most religious' Published August 27, 2009: A small Catholic college in California has the "most religious students," according to recently released rankings from Princeton Review.

People and Places

People & Places Published August 27, 2009
Ministerial Moves Published August 27, 2009
Revival Reports Published August 27, 2009

Cooperative Program Stories

Literal presentations of the gospel By Sherri Brown, Communications, GBC Published August 27, 2009: It was just an exploratory meeting, discussing ministry possibilities in an Alabama ministry center. Juanita Johnson, one of about 30 people in the room, volunteered to teach adults who needed help with reading and writing.

Bible Study

The People Jesus Knows By Daniel Garnett, Senior Pastor, Beacon Baptist Church, Albany Published August 27, 2009: Mark 2:3-12, 15-17, 23-28
Related Sunday School Lesson, Bible Studies for Life, Sept.13
The Jesus People Should Know By Daniel Garnett, pastor, Beacon Baptist Church, Albany Published August 27, 2009: Mark 1:1-3, 7, 9-13, 21-28
Related Sunday School, Lesson Bible Studies for Life, Sep 6

Columns

Special offerings undermine Southern Baptists' giving plan By Joe Westbury, Managing Editor Published August 27, 2009: In the August 13 issue of The Index I wrote an article questioning the wisdom of a call for a special offering for international missions in August.
Muslims should be able to pray in public schools By J. Gerald Harris, Editor Published August 27, 2009: Muslims who are truly faithful to their religion are supposed to pray five times a day.
Let's light it up in Woodstock By Bucky Kennedy Published August 27, 2009: My fellow Georgia Baptists, it is my joy and honor to invite you to our 2009 Georgia Baptist Convention, "Love Loud, Light it Up." This year we will be meeting at First Baptist Woodstock, home church of our Southern Baptist Convention president, Dr. Johnny Hunt.
The Open Door By J. Robert White, Executive Director, GBC Published August 27, 2009: Janice had a great idea, "Let's take the grandchildren bowling. Karen has a coupon that will provide for an hour of bowling for up to five people."
Parents must guide stubborn kids into making smart choices By James Dobson Published August 27, 2009

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