Charles Stanley announces his transition to pastor emeritus in a pre-recorded message following First Baptist Atlanta's online worship service Sunday, Sept. 13. FBA/Facebook Anthony George to be next …

As I raised my right hand the morning of Sept. 7, 2001, and once again took the oath to support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic, I was hopeful that rejoining the military would help get my life straightened up.

STATESBORO  — As an engaged couple 19 years ago, John and Kelli Crunkleton felt God calling them to adoption or foster care. But, God had called the couple to many …

By George Schroeder FORT WORTH, Texas (BP) — Southwestern Seminary and Baylor University  have filed suit against a charitable foundation  which was set up solely to benefit the schools. …

According to the Scriptures, God has given mankind the stewardship responsibility of ruling over all His creation. In Genesis 1:25, God says that mankind is to “rule over all the earth” (NASB). …

A section of the roof of the main building on the Emmanuel Baptist Church, Lake Charles, La., was ripped off by high winds. LBC/Special By John Kyle …

Greg Addison, who became the SBC Executive Committee's executive vice president Sept. 8., has been associate executive director of the Arkansas Baptist State Convention since 2014. BP/Special By …

Darren and April Talley, right, hold their son, Josiah, and talk with Executive Director Thomas Hammond, on the importance of adoption at the 2019 Georgia Baptist Convention annual meeting held at …

TIFTON — Fred Evers became well-known for his 21 years as pastor of Northside Baptist Church , but his legacy extends to state leadership as well as mentoring a number of young ministers, friends …

A radiology technician at Imanuel Baptist Hospital examines the CT scan of a patient. IMB PHOTO By Caroline Anderson* KEDIRI, Indonesia – Southern Baptists have a long history in medical missions …

Georgia Baptist Executive Director Thomas Hammond, addresses those at the 2019 annual meeting held at New Hope Baptist Church in Fayetteville. SCOTT BARKLEY/Index By …

VILLA RICA – Frank Cox, pastor of North Metro Baptist Church in Lawrenceville, has announced his intention to nominate Kevin Williams, pastor of First Baptist Church in Villa Rica , as president …

Executive Director Thomas Hammond – here at Roswell St. Baptist Church in Marietta in February 2019 – conducts one of the first listening sessions that have become a mainstay of his …

Bible Studies for Life Exodus 20:7-11; Psalm 145:1-7 Patrick Latham, lead pastor Tabernacle Baptist Church, Cartersville Honor God Because I grew up in metro Atlanta, I …

I grew up in Valdosta. It was a happy childhood, you could even say sheltered, as I never had to live through any real trials growing up. But when I was 28, my father died suddenly from suicide. I am …

In the aftermath of Hurricane Laura, Send Relief has been dropping supplies at churches where Southern Baptist Disaster Relief will host operations for feeding and recovery activity for story …

Jackie and Charles Grant BP By Diana Chandler NASHVILLE (BP) — Charles Grant has been named executive director of African American relations and …

Georgia Baptist pastors pose together in the Appropriations Committee Hearing Room of the state capitol on Pastors Day in January. PUBLIC AFFAIRS/Special DULUTH — It's important to remember that …

WASHINGTON — Leaders of 16 evangelical organizations  signed a letter  to President Trump’s daughter and adviser Ivanka Trump Aug. 24, asking her to leverage her influence in the Trump …

Volunteers and staff at Hebron Church in Dacula welcome students to the digital learning center, which was established shortly after local schools announced a delayed return to in-person instruction. …

RICHMOND, Va. (BP) — The International Mission Board (IMB) has issued a statement which it says clarifies and corrects previous statements made by the IMB that appeared in articles published in …

The Village Church in Flower Mound, Texas. GOOGLE MAPS/AP-RNS (RNS) — Criminal charges have been dropped against a former associate children's minister at The Village …

First, a caveat. While we face a real enemy in Satan and his forces, we are our own worst enemy. In no way can we blame Satan for our sinful choices. On the other hand, he is a schemer who …

At the end of the season, in youth league sports, everybody gets a trophy. From the first-place team to the last-place team, the coach hands every kid a shiny piece of plastic that says thanks for …

Scott Sullivan and Scott Smith host a Q&A session with keynote speakers Paul Chitwood, Tyrone Barnett, and Robby Gallaty. SCOTT BARKLEY/Index DULUTH – On Friday, Aug. 28, the Spark Conference …