Caesar Frazer, a former slave from Georgia, returned to his native Liberia as a SBC missionary in 1852. He sailed on the ship "The Liberian Packet" (in the foreground) from the port of …

SPECIAL/Truett McConnell University CLEVELAND – Truett McConnell University (TMU) announces the addition of the  Master of Divinity (MDiv) degree  to be offered on …

North American Mission Board trustee chairman Danny de Armas, associate pastor of First Baptist Church Orlando, addresses trustees during their Feb. 1-2 meetings in New Orleans. SPECIAL/Alexandra Toy …

(Left to right) John Moolenaar, Chris Coons, Tim Scott and Tom Suozzi addressed the 2021 National Prayer Breakfast, which was held virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic. SPECIAL/Baptist Press …

BPC is pleased to announce Mrs.Debbi Bryarly as the new Director of Nursing. COURTESY/Evan Riekhof MOUNT VERNON — Brewton-Parker College (BPC) recently announced Debbi …

SPECIAL/IMB GLEN ALLEN, Va. — On Feb. 3, the International Mission Board celebrated the appointment of 33 missionaries being sent to the nations in a virtual Sending Celebration streamed on  …

Pastor Chris Pritchett is in his seventh year as a volunteer firefighter. He now serves as a first responder in a number of capacities: as pastor, firefighter, and chaplain. COURTESY/Chris Pritchett …

By Julie Waters BIRMINGHAM – National WMU will host a virtual experience for the Week of Prayer, which is March 7-14, in celebration of North American missions while …

Kabul, Afghanistan. In 2020, 2.7 million of the world’s registered refugees were from Afghanistan. SPECIAL/IMB photo Amita* looks around the room and sees seven …

(Pictured left to right) Mr. Lamar Nolan, a Deacon who serves at Spring Place Church, President Emir Caner, and Dr. David Drake at the check presentation. SPECIAL/Truett McConnell University After …

Page Klingaman returned to Brewton-Parker College four years after graduating to participate in a tradition she helped start while a student. SPECIAL/Brewton-Parker College MOUNT VERNON— On Monday, …

In the coming months, The Christian Index will be highlighting some Georgia Baptist pastors who have become heroes to their churches and communities. The Apostle Paul wrote, “The elders (pastors) …

This is the second of a series of posts from Matt Ward, associate pastor of FBC Thomson . Read the first post here. We expect every church member to pay attention to all …

The Sixth Annual Georgia Baptist Pastors Day at the Capitol will feature guest speaker Mike Huckabee, former Arkansas governor. The event will take place Feb. 18, 2021, in the Floyd Room of the …

Governor Brian Kemp By Governor Brian Kemp As Georgia’s 83 rd Governor, I have championed historic pro-life legislation that protects the unborn, but I have also been clear: we, as people of faith, …

Chris and his family often work together during ministry events. Pictured left to right: Abby (17), Wendy, Chris, and Dillon (20). CHRIS TRENT/Special DULUTH – Chris …

Javier Chavez, a vice president of the Georgia Baptist Convention and pastor of Amistad Cristiana Internacional in Gainesville, began hosting meetings for Hispanic leaders last year. "We have stopped …

Evelyn and Bob Bagley shake hands with well-wishers at Salem Baptist Church upon the occasion of his retirement after 32 years as an Associational Missions Strategist. GERALD HARRIS/Special …

Lee Brand Jr., Vice President and Dean of Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary. DESOTO HILLS BAPTIST CHURCH/Special SOUTHAVEN, MS – Lee Brand Jr., Vice-President …

The Second Great Awakening (ca. 1787-1830's) provided the spiritual fuel for dramatic Baptist growth and the development of missions, higher education, Sunday Schools, publishing and more. LIBRARY OF …

Former Index Editor J. Gerald Harris recently interviewed Dr. Anthony George, who became senior pastor of First Baptist Church Atlanta last September upon Dr. Charles Stanley stepping down as the …

Jesus said in John 10:10 “… I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.” When it comes to understanding the meaning and importance of …

Once again Georgians will be faced with the possibility of gambling expanding in our state. You can watch the latest update on the Georgia Baptist Public Affairs Facebook page . Two …

Due to increasing concerns over the surge of COVID-19 cases in Georgia, the Georgia Baptist Mission Board has postponed or shifted some of its events online. The statement from the mission board …

DULUTH – The Georgia Baptist Missions and Ministry Center on Sugarloaf Parkway was officially put on the market publicly for the first time last week. While numerous individuals and businesses have …