News

South of the border, down Mexico way
By J. Gerald Harris, Editor
Published September 22, 2011

Jimmy Kennedy and Michael Carr wrote a popular song describing a trip to Mexico called "South of the Border" for a movie of the same name.

GBC trims budget for 2012, keeps 2000 level
By Joe Westbury, Managing Editor
Published September 22, 2011

The news headlines said it all when it came to understanding why the Georgia Baptist Convention's proposed operating budget will be trimmed for the fourth consecutive year in January.

New Mexico's Glorieta Conference Center reduces operations, seeks buyer
By Joe Westbury, Managing Editor
Published September 22, 2011

Glorieta Conference Center, one of Southern Baptists' two national training centers, is scaling back operations and will be sold when conditions merit.

Former GBC state executive Searcy Garrison dies at 98
By Scott Barkley, Production Editor
Published September 22, 2011

Friends and partners in ministry came together Sept. 9 at Mount Vernon Baptist Church in Atlanta to celebrate the life of Searcy Garrison, former executive director-treasurer of the Georgia Baptist Convention, who died Sept. 6. He was 98.

A camp that's something special, something different
By Sherri Brown
Published September 22, 2011

It's good food, music, Bible teaching, meeting new people, silly games and staying up late. It's camp, but this one isn't for children - or even teenagers. This one is for adults and somewhere along the way, it changes their lives.

Living simply, sacrificially and strategically
A look at four individuals who are making a difference in San Diego
By J. Gerald Harris, Editor
Published September 22, 2011

'The Total Package' - Lex Luger unwrapped and rewrapped
By J. Gerald Harris, Editor
Published September 22, 2011

Lex Luger, - also known as "The Total Package" and "The Narcissist"- gained worldwide fame as a wrestling champion.

Georgia NewsBriefs

Georgia Baptist Convention Annual Report listing
Published September 22, 2011

Lists of ordained ministers who are not serving in the pastorate at the present time and full-time evangelists in fellowship with a church in cooperation with the Georgia Baptist Convention will be published in the 2011 Georgia Baptist Convention Annual Report.

Britt named to lead Tugalo Association
Published September 22, 2011

Billy Britt was voted Sept. 13 to lead Tugalo Association as bivocational association missionary.

People and Places

Alpharetta First Baptist joins others in honoring first responders
Published September 22, 2011

Obituaries
Published September 22, 2011

Ministerial Moves
Published September 22, 2011

Cooperative Program Stories

Servant LeaderPath enables pastors, staff to share common experiences in ministry
Published September 22, 2011

Vocationally, many pastors are isolated and lonely. Professional ministry provides few opportunities for contact with fellow pastors to share their common experiences in ministry.

Bible Study

Glory Revealed
By C. Stanley Luke, pastor, First Baptist Church, Nashville
Published September 22, 2011

John 1:14, 18; 2:1-11
Bible Studies for Life, Oct 2

Forgiveness Offered
By C. Stanley Luke, pastor, First Baptist Church, Nashville
Published September 22, 2011

Luke 5:17-26, 29-32
Family Bible Studies for Life, Oct 9

Columns

How to criticize your pastor
By J. Gerald Harris, Editor
Published September 22, 2011

It has been said that the only way to avoid criticism is to say nothing, do nothing and be nothing.

The SBC evangelist - an endangered species
By Jerry Drace
Published September 22, 2011

I was recently in a meeting where pastors were discussing the decline of baptisms in their churches along with other deteriorating vital signs.

The Open Door
By J. Robert White, Executive Director GBC
Published September 22, 2011

Today I had the privilege of sharing along with my pastor, Frank Cox, in the funeral service for his father, Dr. Dewitt T. Cox. Dewitt was a trusted friend and counselor to me and I will miss him greatly.

Don't be afraid to 'wage war' when disciplining children
By Jim Daly, Juli Slattery
Published September 22, 2011