2010 Olympics coverage

Index Editor Gerald Harris is in Vancouver and Whistler, Canada, covering Georgia Baptist ministry at the 2010 Winter Olympics. His first two stories – interviews with athletes John Napier and Erin Pac as they discuss their faith – will appear in the next issue of The Index. You can follow Southern Baptist video coverage of the games by clicking on this link at the North American Mission Board. Be sure to view the coverage of Derek Spain, a former Georgia Baptist who is serving as one of the Vancouver Olympic Committee chaplains.
 
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Olympic bobsledder John Napier
Unashamed Christian
By J. Gerald Harris, Editor
Published February 25, 2010

John Napier, bobsled pilot on the United States Olympic Team, is a Southern Baptist. He is a growing Christian and was baptized last fall by Pastor Derek Spain in First Baptist Church of Lake Placid, New York.

Olympian Erin Pac walking by faith
By J. Gerald Harris, Editor
Published February 25, 2010

Olympian Erin Pac, who calls Farmington, Conn., home, became a bobsled driver in 2006 and is ranked number two in the United States and number six in the world.

Derek Spain is chaplain to U.S. Winter Olympic team
By Mickey Noah
Published February 25, 2010

When the 16-day Winter Olympic Games opened Feb. 12, Southern Baptist resort missionary Derek Spain began his service as the official chaplain for the U.S. Winter Olympic team.

Witnessing effort in 2010 Olympics 'More Than Gold'
By J. Gerald Harris, Editor
Published March 11, 2010

Georgia Baptists were on the ground in Whistler, British Columbia bearing a powerful witness for Christ at the 2010 Winter Olympic Games.