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A partnership with our neighbors to the north By J. Gerald Harris, Editor Published May 8, 2008
Georgia Baptists post slight baptism gains in 2006-07 church year By Joe Westbury, Managing Editor Published May 8, 2008
IMPACTing the world from Pine Mountain �Gap year� program builds leaders with Christian worldview By Joe Westbury, Managing Editor Published April 24, 2008
Meet Jonathan Merritt Perhaps the most discussed Southern Baptist seminary student Published April 10, 2008
Running On Empty Rising fuel prices, declining dollar crimping missions on state, national, international levels Published March 27, 2008
Jake Westbrook: sinkerball pitcher, steadfast saint By J. Gerald Harris, Editor Published March 13, 2008
McIntyre Baptist Church undaunted by destructive fire By J. Gerald Harris, Editor Published March 13, 2008
Saved by grace By Joe Westbury, Managing Editor Published February 28, 2008
Refinery explosion gives congregation door to ministry Port Wentworth church grieves with community By Joe Westbury, Managing Editor Published February 28, 2008
Georgia Baptists creating a catalyst for student achievement By Scott Barkley, Production Editor Published February 14, 2008
Cox added to list of possible SBC presidents Evangelist Junior Hill to make nomination By Gerald Harris, Editor Published February 14, 2008
Summit encourages missions among African American women Sisters Who Care in its sixth year By Margaret McCommon Dempsey Published February 14, 2008
COSBE partnership revives evangelism for small churches Gordon County church one of first to participate in baptism project By Scott Barkley, Production Editor Published January 31, 2008
Vietnam congregation first to be granted government recognition Acworth pastor among Southern Baptist reps Published January 31, 2008
Legalized abortion: How it began, how it must end By J. Gerald Harris, Editor Published January 17, 2008
REAPing benefits of missions relationship Short-term involvement has led to long-term commitment for members of Douglas County church By Janice Trusty, Special to The Index Published January 17, 2008
Albany's Kendrick brothers on track with another Hollywood hit Fireproof to be in theaters by August By Joe Westbury, Managing Editor Published January 3, 2008
Warner Robins church brings Christmas in song to Macon City Hall By Joe Westbury, Managing Editor Published December 20, 2007
Savannah church bench stands in for lowly manger Modern-day story of newborn babe wrapped in swaddling clothes By Joe Westbury, Managing Editor Published December 20, 2007
Evangelists re-tool to increase impact By Mickey Noah Published December 6, 2007
Truett-McConnell program to be named for Dora Spiva By J. Gerald Harris, Editor Published December 6, 2007
GBC annual meeting marked by business, inspiration, fellowship, and celebration By J. Gerald Harris, Editor Published November 22, 2007
Temples in, churches out? Metro Atlanta: City of Churches, Mosques, Temples, and Wards By Gerald Harris, Editor Published November 8, 2007
White discusses GBC health, vision, Cooperative Program Interview with state executive director By Gerald Harris, Editor Published October 25, 2007
Counseling services need not be a last resort Pastors, laity can both benefit By Scott Barkley, Production Editor Published October 25, 2007
Public light, private darkness By Sherri Brown, Special Assignment Reporter Published October 11, 2007
Second chance churches Pastors using various methods to re-instill evangelism By Scott Barkley, Production Editor Published September 27, 2007
Generation after generation: are we losing sight of our mission? By Joe Westbury, Managing Editor Published September 13, 2007
Hungry in the Valley By Joe Westbury, Managing Editor Published August 30, 2007
NAMB, In Touch announce plans for sale of FamilyNet By Mickey Noah Published August 16, 2007
Barrett Duke: Southern Baptists' man in Washington By J. Gerald Harris, Editor Published August 16, 2007
Don't know much about history? Doesn't matter through various ministry options Churches look to serve schools wherever needed By Scott Barkley, Production Editor Published August 2, 2007
Going strong after 51 years of ministry Spotlight on Quitman church secretary Kay Roberts By J. Gerald Harris, Editor Published August 2, 2007
Being innovative at sharing Christ in Yellowstone By Story and photos by Joe Westbury, Managing Editor Published July 19, 2007
First Baptist Brunswick helping to transform Ugly Betty into Cinderella By J. Gerald Harris, Editor Published July 19, 2007
India and the United States: Culture, values, business impacting one another By Kelly Durham, Staff, Index Published July 5, 2007
Focus on repentance at SBC annual meeting Messengers pass motion calling BF&M 'consensus statement' By Michael Foust Published June 21, 2007
Is Camel Method leading thirsty world to oasis of truth? By J. Gerald Harris, Editor Published June 7, 2007
Shining the spotlight on the IMB's church planting movement By J. Gerald Harris, Editor Published May 24, 2007
Disaster Relief, churches respond to state's largest wildfire Sweat Memorial Baptist Church houses Ruskin Elementary School By Scott Barkley, Production Editor Published May 10, 2007
Sons of Jubal bring music of the gospel to Russian citizens By Joe Westbury, Managing Editor Published May 10, 2007
"Some were praying to a God they didn't even know." Georgia Baptist talks of day of terror at Virginia Tech By Gerald Harris, Editor Published April 26, 2007
Truett-McConnell students speak out for the unborn at UGA gathering By Joe Westbury, Managing Editor Published April 26, 2007
SBC baptisms down amid other growth By Russ Rankin Published April 26, 2007
Guidance, understanding key parts in overcoming ministers' depression By Scott Barkley, sbarkley@christianindex.org Published April 12, 2007
First Baptist Cumming partners with First Baptist New Orleans in Baptist Crossroads Project By J. Gerald Harris, Editor Published April 12, 2007
The devil had my heart, but Christ wanted my soul By Gwan Garrison, Pastor, Franklin Baptist Church Published March 29, 2007
Resurrection Sunday at First Quitman takes on new meaning By J. Gerald Harris, Editor Published March 29, 2007
Soaked and surrendered in San Francisco Braves right-fielder Jeff Francoeur tells how an athletic and spiritual slump ended after being . . . By J. Gerald Harris, Editor Published March 15, 2007
Winded in Georgia: Disaster Relief teams help in cleanup process By Joe Westbury, Managing Editor Published March 15, 2007
A sunset romance at Baptist Village By J. Gerald Harris, Editor Published March 1, 2007
Community ministry finding opposition with Nation of Islam Published March 1, 2007
"This isn't supposed to happen on a missions trip" By Scott Barkley, sbarkley@christianindex.org Published February 15, 2007
Two volunteers from Tabernacle Baptist Church killed when truck rolls over on mountain road Georgians again grieving loss of life in Honduras By Joe Westbury, Managing Editor Published February 15, 2007
Roof collapse was assured Sagging dome in Lavonia raises congregation�s awareness of structural weakness By Joe Westbury, Managing Editor Published February 1, 2007
Gem of subscriber: First Fayetteville's Miss Ruby celebrates 101st birthday An Index reader for 90+ years By Scott Barkley, sbarkley@christianindex.org Published February 1, 2007
$58.5 million offering record for North American missions By Mike Ebert Published February 1, 2007
Hebron Baptist Church gives $1 million to CP in 2006 By J. Gerald Harris, Editor Published January 18, 2007
Wrens portraitist a pro-life advocate By J. Gerald Harris, Editor Published January 18, 2007
NAMB charts course for reducing lostness in North America By Joe Westbury, Managing Editor Published January 4, 2007
From Georgia to the ends of the earth ... again and again By J. Gerald Harris, Editor Published December 7, 2006
Giving thanks for renewed vision By Sherri Brown, Special Assignment Reporter Published December 7, 2006
Building faith in the city that never sleeps By Joe Westbury, Managing Editor Published October 26, 2006
Georgia Baptist golfer Nelson to be inducted into World Golf Hall of Fame By J. Gerald Harris, Editor Published October 26, 2006
NAMB trustees approve Executive Level policies Reset focus to evangelism, church planting, missions By Joe Westbury, Managing Editor Published October 12, 2006
Annie Armstrong Offering sets record three months ahead of time May exceed national goal for only fourth time in 25 years By Martin King Published October 12, 2006
NBC chooses family values over spiritual values in VeggieTales Saturday morning line-up Network slices and dices VeggieTales By Joe Westbury, Managing Editor Published September 28, 2006
Flesh-and-blood locals play out real life drama on the gridiron Facing the Giants to open on 435 screens nationwide this weekend By Joe Westbury, Managing Editor Published September 28, 2006
A major role player on/off the field Faith in Christ the ultimate rush for Falcons' Justin Griffith By J. Gerald Harris, Editor Published September 14, 2006
Shorter installs Newman as 18th president, celebrates record enrollment By Joe Westbury, Managing Editor Published September 14, 2006
Growing a church in paradise Baptist Collegiate Ministries missionaries roll up their sleeves in Bellevue, Idaho By Joe Westbury, Managing Editor Published August 31, 2006
Parr named vice president for Sunday School and evangelism By Joe Westbury, Managing Editor Published August 24, 2006
Camp Pinnacle New adventures, experiences for Pinnacle campers By Joe Westbury, Managing Editor Published August 17, 2006
Georgia youth joining church planting movement By Scott Barkley, Staff Writer Published August 17, 2006
Morgan Medford � challenged by the difficult By J. Gerald Harris, Editor Published August 17, 2006
Charles Stanley's In Touch broadcast now translated into 100 languages By J. Gerald Harris, Editor Published August 3, 2006
Eagle's Landing First Baptist team evacuated from Beirut By J. Gerald Harris, Editor Published August 3, 2006
Lights, camera, evangelize! South Georgia church makes movies to reach people for Christ By Joe Westbury, Managing Editor Published July 20, 2006
MPAA "PG" rating is mixed blessing for Kendrick brothers By Joe Westbury, Managing Editor Published July 20, 2006
IMB thanks top Lottie Moon churches Marietta church is top giver By Scott Barkley, Staff writer, with additional reporting by Don Graham, Baptist Press Published July 6, 2006
D.C. tour marks beginning of All-State Choir and Orchestra By Scott Barkley, Staff Writer Published July 6, 2006
A new Page in convention leadership Former Georgia pastor elected with majority vote Published June 22, 2006
Moldovan response to festivals inspires Georgia Baptists By J. Gerald Harris, Editor Published June 22, 2006
Georgia Baptists welcome a new era of ministry and missions Convention offices officially move into new Georgia Baptist Missions and Ministry Center By Joe Westbury, Managing Editor Published June 8, 2006
SBC presidential election to spotlight missions support A defining moment By Joe Westbury, Managing Editor Published June 8, 2006
School at home growing in popularity By Scott Barkley, Staff Writer Published May 25, 2006
NAMB trustees end contracts, chart new course Agency had been committed to four-year contract for use of corporate jet By Joe Westbury, Managing Editor Published May 11, 2006
Reccord resigns as NAMB president following nine-year tenure By Joe Westbury, Managing Editor Published April 27, 2006
Record 101 churches added to GBC for 2005 93 new churches started, but baptisms drop nearly 11 percent By Joe Westbury, Managing Editor Published April 13, 2006
NAMB trustees place controls on president for greater accountability By Joe Westbury, Managing Editor Published March 30, 2006
NAMB issues response to Index article By Joe Westbury, Managing Editor, and Art Toalston, Baptist Press Published March 30, 2006
Georgia Baptists travel to Turin spreading golden news By Scott Barkley, Staff Writer Published March 16, 2006
Bryant Wright hopes to be a bridge builder at 2006 Pastors� Conference By J. Gerald Harris, Editor Published March 16, 2006
Louisiana missionary angling for souls in bass-fishing paradise Published March 2, 2006
The Annie of the Offering Published March 2, 2006
NAMB response to Christian Index article �North America: Hanging in the Balance� By Robert E. �Bob� Reccord, President, NAMB Published March 2, 2006
North America: Hanging in the balance An Analysis By Joe Westbury, Managing Editor, with additional reporting by J. Gerald Harris, Editor Published February 16, 2006
Despite disagreements, focus remains on international missions An Analysis By J. Gerald Harris, Editor Published February 2, 2006
Georgia missionary Reggie Robbins tries to �see the homeless like God sees them� By Mickey Noah Published February 2, 2006
Samuel and Zachary, victims of spina bifida, answers to prayer By J. Gerald Harris, Editor Published January 19, 2006
Bivocational pastors: Two worlds in one By Scott Barkley, Staff Writer Published January 5, 2006
Lottie�s world (a) By Joe Westbury, Managing Editor Published December 22, 2005
Moncrief Baptist Center: Reflecting the ministry of its namesake By Scott Barkley, Staff Writer Published December 8, 2005
Mercer chooses Underwood to succeed Godsey Board unanimously elects new president By Joe Westbury, Managing Editor Published December 8, 2005
Georgia Baptists vote to end relationship with Mercer University after 172 years By Gerald Harris, Editor Published November 24, 2005
Relationships begun, ended, celebrated at Convention By Joe Westbury and Sherri Brown, Index Published November 24, 2005
What's up with the Mercer Triangle Symposium? By Gerald Harris, Editor Published November 10, 2005
Lottie�s legacy China�s newest church opens to crowds: standing-room only By Joe Westbury, Managing Editor Published October 27, 2005
New Shorter College board focus on future Nelson Price elected as Shorter�s chairman By Joe Westbury, Managing Editor Published October 27, 2005
Stained glass & Starbucks An Overview Published September 29, 2005
'I just can t grasp it all,' minister & Katrina victim says By Sherri Brown Published September 15, 2005
Nation's largest mass migration since Civil War Georgia Baptists showing evacuees "extraordinary kindness" By Joe Westbury, Managing Editor Published September 15, 2005
Katrina twisters roll through north Georgia By Scott Barkley, Staff Writer Published September 15, 2005
Katrina provokes questions, but provides opportunities for service By J. Gerald Harris, Editor Published September 15, 2005
The Open Door By J. Robert White, Executive Director, GBC Published September 15, 2005
New Orleans Seminary professors: Faculty of the diaspora By J. Gerald Harris, Editor Published September 15, 2005
Norman Park is first destination for many evacuees heading to Georgia By Joe Westbury Published September 15, 2005

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