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Messengers to vote on new partnership Moscow, St. Petersburg to be focus of five year pact By Joe Westbury, Managing Editor Published November 5, 2009: First came the bowl of hot borsch washed down with Russian tea. Then came the cake and various pastries, all the while interspersed with conversation of strangers meeting new friends and, eventually, the singing of a few Christian songs and a loose-knit Bible study.
Task Force releases 'myth busters' clarification By Joe Westbury, Managing Editor Published November 5, 2009: Taking on the role of myth busters, the Great Commission Task Force released a statement following their Oct. 27 meeting clarifying their role in calling for denominational renewal.
A stirring of the Spirit at TMC By J. Gerald Harris, Editor Published November 5, 2009: Truett-McConnell College has unfurled a new motto since Emir Caner became president of the Georgia Baptist institution of higher education: "Biblically Centered. Distinctively Baptist."
Resolutions guidelines released for 2009 GBC annual meeting Published November 5, 2009: The 2009 annual meeting of the Georgia Baptist Convention will be held at First Baptist Church in Woodstock on Nov. 9-10.
Two views of the future (View 1: Bryant Wright) A plea to Southern Baptists By Bryant Wright Published November 5, 2009: In light of Christ's mission for His church in Matthew 28:19-20, Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age; and in light of Southern Baptist Convention President Johnny Hunt's call for a resurgent focus on fulfilling Christ's Great Commission; and with the overwhelming vote in the SBC's 2009 annual meeting for the creation of the Great Commission Task Force; and in light of the urgency of these days, there is a huge need for a radical reprioritizing of Cooperative Program (CP) funds through our state conventions.
Two views of the future (View 2: Larry Wynn) Why I believe in the Cooperative Program By Larry Wynn Published November 5, 2009: As a young child growing up in church, I was taught many important truths that I have never forgotten.
COGBE looks to lead in evangelism, GPS partnership By Scott Barkley, Production Editor Published November 5, 2009: Meeting together Sept. 3, leaders of the Conference of Georgia Baptist Evangelists mapped out plans to partner with a national evangelism campaign and shore up revival efforts in the Peach State.
Leading others into giving Thomas County WMU leads year-long events recounting century of missions By Sherri Brown, Special to the Index Published November 5, 2009: It started with bowed heads around a dining room table. It ended with a celebration of 100 years of mission giving, mission praying, and mission sending.
A call to prayer By Ray Newman, Specialist GBC Ethics and Public Affairs Published November 5, 2009: During the months following the closing of the General Assembly session, I have remained busy meeting candidates and potential candidates for the next election cycle.
NAMB 'essential' for missions, Alabama state exec says By Jennifer Davis Rash Published November 5, 2009: Alabama Baptists want to reach North America and the world for Christ. They are committed to it, said Rick Lance, executive director of the Alabama Baptist State Board of Missions.
Hogansville, Cairo churches becoming kingdom-healthy By J. Gerald Harris, Editor Published November 5, 2009: "Just hearing the testimonies of those on the Healthy Kingdom Church journey inspired me to utilize this service provided by the Georgia Baptist Convention," explained Clinton Hughes, pastor of First Baptist Church of Hogansville.
Execs don't rule out need for SBC refinements State leaders address GCR Task Force By Joe Westbury, Managing Editor Published November 5, 2009: Motivation and mobilizing "would be some of the best work that any denominational structure could do" on behalf of Southern Baptist churches and help the Great Commission Resurgence meet its goals, Louisiana Baptist Convention Executive Director David Hankins told GCR Task Force members during their Oct. 27 meeting.
Partnership overview: Answers to your questions about the linkage By Joe Westbury, Managing Editor Published November 5, 2009
Frederica Baptist Church and a great big baptistery By J. Gerald Harris, Editor Published November 5, 2009: "Each One Reach One" is the theme and challenge that pastor Whit Chapman has set before Frederica Baptist Church here - and it is working.
Community service introduces Shorter freshmen By Aimee Madden, Shorter College Public Relations Published November 5, 2009: The class of 2013 has already made a big splash as the largest incoming group of freshman in Shorter College's history.
Georgia Campers on Mission give Brewton-Parker BCM a facelift By Kelley M. Arnold, Interim Director of Marketing, Brewton-Parker College Published November 5, 2009: Brewton-Parker College Briscoe Center, home to the college's Baptist Collegiate Ministries, received a much-needed "face lift" over the summer break thanks to a group of special volunteers.

Georgia NewsBriefs

North Georgia New Orleans Seminary alumni to meet during annual meeting Published November 5, 2009: A reunion for North Georgia alumni of New Orleans Seminary is set for Nov. 9 in Woodstock.

People and Places

Obituaries Published November 5, 2009
Homecoming Published November 5, 2009
Honors Published November 5, 2009
Ministerial Moves Published November 5, 2009
New Deacons/Ordinations Published November 5, 2009
Revival Reports Published November 5, 2009

Cooperative Program Stories

Bold mission build-up By Sherri Brown, Communications, GBC Published November 5, 2009: It sounded almost too good to be true to the pastor of the struggling congregation.

Bible Study

Give Thanks By Joe Ringwalt, Senior Pastor, Rowland Springs Church, Cartersville Published November 5, 2009: Psalm 116
Related Sunday School Lesson, Bible Studies for Life, Nov 22
Live Righteously By Joe Ringwalt, pastor, Rowland Springs Church, Cartersville Published November 5, 2009: Psalm 112: 1-10
Bible Studies for Life, Nov 15

Columns

It's almost midnight By J. Gerald Harris, Editor Published November 5, 2009: Alexander the Great once climbed to the top of a mountain to survey his kingdom.
The Open Door By J. Robert White, Executive Director, GBC Published November 5, 2009: Janice and I were excited about having the chance to get out of town for a three-day mini vacation last week.
The key to good parenting is beyond scientific explanation By James Dobson Published November 5, 2009

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