“If God cares about us, why doesn’t he answer our prayers, especially those that are cries for help?” Let’s continue answering this question by examining the wise and refined words of …

A recently-released LifeWay Research survey shows that ministers' spouses acknowledge the blessing – while wrestling with the challenges – of their roles in the church. The study , released Sept. …

This is the fifth article in the series on great preachers of the past. In this installment we will take a brief look into the life of Jerry Lamon Falwell, Sr. (1933 – 2007). Dr. Falwell was an …

By David Roach "A remarkable number of young women" are enrolling at Southern Baptist Convention seminaries, according to a report delivered last week to the SBC Executive Committee. ADAM …

Anniversaries New Harmony Baptist Church in Sarepta Association held its 100th anniversary gathering on Aug. 20. New Hope Baptist Church in Scooterville celebrated homecoming Sept. 10 with guest …

Over time 85-year-old Johnny Jennings of Ringgold has raised more than $408,000 for the Georgia Baptist Children's Homes through selling cans and papers. Now, he's thought of another way others can …

Ellijay First Baptist pastor Glenn Cummings looks over some of the 140 laundry baskets being filled for single mothers. DUB JOINER/Special By Dub Joiner ELLIJAY — More than 140 laundry baskets …

By David Roach NASHVILLE (BP) —The Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee commemorated its 100th year of existence with what EC President Frank S. Page called "a little happy-birthday …

“If God cares about us, why doesn’t he answer our prayers, especially those that are cries for help?” We could feel the anger and pain vibrating within the questioner. Renowned preacher …

1 John 4:1-6 Tim Riordan, pastor SonRise Baptist Church, Newnan Our society is filled with phobias. We have the familiar fears like claustrophobia (closed-in spaces) and acrophobia …

Truett McConnell University ranks #2 in the South for lowest student debt according to the latest issue of U.S. News and World Report magazine. TMC/Special By Jenny Gregory CLEVELAND — According to …

David Kirkland, center, leads the Baptist Collegiate Ministry at Georgia College & State University (GCSU) in Milledgeville. Kirkland teaches generosity to the collegians by using a variety of …

Deaths Ron Holman , associate pastor at First Baptist Church in Albany , died Sept. 5 after an extended battle with cancer at Wilson Hospice House. He was 49. Ron Holman A native of Marietta, Holman …

A decline in the number of white Protestants in America underscores the overall growth trends of that group, but also indicates an increase among ethnics, according to a recent study.   …

TMU senior Elise Lombard works with "Lucky" the bear during daily training activities. TMU/Special By Jenny Gregory CLEVELAND — While most students spent their summer relaxing and resting their …

Deuteronomy 18:9-18 Tim Riordan, pastor SonRise Baptist Church, Newnan  I have never met anyone who chose to be stuck in a bad habit, yet our society is filled with …

The I-75 and Sardis Road Exit near Macon offers what few evacuees expect ... an impromptu 16-acre RV campground at Lighthouse Baptist Church. TIM SIZEMORE/Special This story was posted near midnight …

I have been privileged to know some great men of God who have gone on to glory. I regret that many of our younger pastors and believers did not have a chance to know them or hear them preach. We must …

Mark 9:17-29 Tim Riordan, pastor SonRise Baptist Church, Newnan “I choose to believe it’s plastic!” Years ago, when we passed a dead animal on the side of the road, my …

Eleven-year-old Daniel Johnson, front in black shirt, stands with a group of students on their way to a canoeing trip on the Flint River. DANIEL JOHNSON/Facebook Daniel Johnson always thought his dad …

September is Mission Georgia month among Georgia Baptists. This is our month of focus on Georgia Baptist ministries throughout Georgia, our mission field. The Mission Georgia offering is being …

Ernest Kelley, far left, is seen with members of the Georgia Baptist Convention's Evangelism Department in this undated photo. Looking on, left to right in the front row are Kelly, Archie Mayo, A. J. …

Children's Minister Nicole Richert, back row left, put her church lessons on being a good neighbor into action as she and her husband opened their home to 16 survivors of Hurricane Harvey. BP/Special …

ATHENS – In May 2015, Mark Clifton, senior director of replanting at the North American Mission Board, asked Henry and Richard Blackaby if they would write a book to encourage and challenge …

A host of people gather for the midweek service at First Baptist Church in Atlanta. GERALD HARRIS/Index ATLANTA — It has become obvious that more and more churches are eliminating their Sunday …