Above: Free awareness seminars for child abuse prevention, such as this one at First Baptist Church in Lithia Springs, have become commonplace with the Georgia Baptist Mission Board's partnership …

Georgia Baptist Executive Director-elect Thomas Hammond addresses the Executive Committee moments after the unanimous vote. Standing by his side is his wife, Kerri. SCOTT BARKLEY/Index DULUTH — …

Story updated at 2:01 p.m., Sept. 12. DULUTH — At least two African American Georgia Baptist leaders have responded publicly opposing Truett McConnell University’s decision to end its …

A group of Santas, part of Kaleo's first hosted Clown Academy, rest on the porch outside the dining hall in August. JOE WESTBURY/Index FORSYTH — Camp Kaleo continues to undergo its transformation …

Brewton-Parker College in Mount Vernon is one of three Georgia Baptist educational institutions accepting scholarships through the Scholarship Achievement Award program. JOE WESTBURY/Index Myra …

Clarkston International Bible Church served more than 450 families and distributed 2,000 backpacks on Aug. 4. Another 1,750 backpacks will be distributed to area schools. Reese Taylor, above, of West …

Southside Baptist Network is typical of Associations which have partnerships – such as this one with reborn Community Church in Chicago. Such experiences take churches out of their comfort zones …

Attendees at GO Georgia 2016, held at Prince Avenue Baptist Church in Bogart, peruse the displays in a hallway. This year's GO Georgia will be held Aug. 17-18 at Turning Point at Mabel White Baptist …

DULUTH — The Search Committee selected to nominate the Executive Director for the Georgia Baptist Mission Board has announced that Thomas Hammond, lead pastor of First Baptist Church in Alpharetta …

Mission Georgia materials are now being distributed to churches to promote the 2018 state missions offering. GMBM/Special Summer is drawing to a close, campers are heading back to school and Fall is …

Pinehurst deacon chairman Carmel Biggers, Sr. presents a gift from his fellow deacons to Pastor Tony Dickerson in honor of his 45 years serving as pastor of the church. PINEHURST/Special COLUMBUS — …

Dennis Rogers presents awards to three individuals receiving their pins for nine consecutive years of participation on the regional or state level Bible drill competition. Receiving their award were, …

Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission President Russell Moore, left, and Southern Seminary President Albert Mohler, right, are two Southern Baptists voicing their concerns over the recent Revoice …

Dahlonega Baptist Church had 115 volunteers ministering to 162 children for this year's Vacation Bible School. The church reported 4 professions of faith, says Preschool Director and Interim …

The Lake Park campus of Baptist Village is closing on July 31 after nearly a quart century of ministry. BAPTIST VILLAGE/Special LAKE PARK – Georgia Baptists’ southernmost retirement community …

LAWRENCEVILLE – The Faith and Freedom Coalition organized and facilitated a forum to introduce candidates running for public office to interested voters on Saturday, July 21 st at North Metro …