CLEVELAND — Truett McConnell University’s (TMU) Balthasar Hubmaier School of Theology and Missions will welcome Pastor Javier Chavez as visiting professor of Missions and Evangelism this fall. …

Several Georgia Baptists included BOSSIER CITY, La. (BP) — The Conservative Baptist Network, a group formed last February "to cultivate the momentum needed for a course correction" …

By Shane Pruitt ALPHARETTA (BP) — The summer months are now here for next generation ministries, but it's a summer that looks and feels completely different than any other. In fact, I've heard many …

Graduates at Truett McConnell University sit according to social distancing recommendations at commencement services June 13. TMU/Special CLEVELAND — Truett McConnell …

NASHVILLE (BP) -- As a former youth pastor of 15 years, Zac Workun believes most parents of teenagers want to take the lead in discipling their kids; they just don't always know how. Parent Partner …

Let's define single adults. Singles are unique. There is a specific way to reach and minister to each type of single adult, but these labels are not meant to place singles into …

In 1995 the SBC adopted a resolution apologizing for its racist past at the annual meeting in Atlanta, asking African Americans for forgiveness. SBC second vice president Gary Frost (left), …

Bible Studies for Life 1 Peter 3:8-17 What kind of atmosphere exists in your home, your workplace, or the places where you go? What influence do you have in each? Are you a peacemaker …

COLUMBUS — Udell Addison, who pastored several churches in and around the Columbus area for decades, died at his home in Columbus on June 7. He was 79. Udell Addison Addison was a native of Newnan …

Left to right, Robby Gallaty, Tyrone Barnette, and Paul Chitwood are the three keynote speakers for the Spark Conference, which will be available online Aug. 28. DULUTH …

BREMEN — Herman Parker, pastor of First Baptist Church in Bremen for almost 28 years, announced on June 14 his plans to retire at the end of July. Upon the occasion of Parker’s 25 …

EASTANOLLEE — Herbert E. Doud, longtime Georgia Baptist pastor and associational missionary for Tugalo Baptist Association, died April 26 at Stephens County Hospital. He was 97. Herbert Doud Doud …

IMB missionary Katee Sheppard* smiles at a truck stop in West Africa. Sheppard visits the truck stop regularly to share oral Bible stories with truck drivers. She began this ministry to truckers more …

By Roy Hayhurst DALLAS — Mission:Dignity ®  Sunday, set each year by the Southern Baptist Convention for the fourth Sunday in June, is moving for 2020 only to the last Sunday in …

McQuade and Michaela Dillard recently joined Cedartown Baptist Church, where the couple will lead in small groups and he will head up the associate pastor position for discipleship. …

In his article “The Church can bring healing and redirection to a broken world,” Dr. JJ Washington lays the foundation to consider racism ­– both individually and systemic – as a sin. The …

By Dawn Tolbert ROME — Shorter University is pleased to announce the promotion of Richard Hendricks to serve as the University’s director of Athletics. He will begin his duties on July 1. An …

DULUTH — Even before the effects of COVID-19, hunger in Georgia was a major area of concern. A 2015 investigation by the Atlanta Journal Constitution chronicled that nearly 2 million …

Rolland Slade, pastor of Meridian Baptist Church in El Cajon, Calif., was unopposed as EC chair and unanimously elected by ballot vote. Outgoing chair and Georgia Baptist pastor Mike Stone called for …

By Sarah Kramer, Alliance Defending Freedom Editor's Note: the following was posted yesterday following the Supreme Court decision. Americans should be able to rely on what the law says. …

Clyde Meador, who serves as executive advisor to the president at the International Mission Board, retires service —or, more accurately, re-retiring—on June 12 after more than 45 years of service …

WASHINGTON (BP) -- International religious freedom experienced both gains and losses in 2019, Trump administration officials said upon the release of the U.S. State Department's annual report on the …

Tuesday, June 16 1 Kings 15:25-17:24 Acts 10:24-48 Psalm 134:1-3 Proverbs 17:9-11 Wednesday, June 17 1 Kings 18:1-46 Acts 11:1-30 Psalm 135:1-21 Proverbs 17:12-13 …

Editor's note: This originally appeared Monday, June 14 at erlc.com. What just happened? In a  6-3 ruling  of a consolidated group of cases styled  …

ROME — A film produced by two Shorter University professors about Cedartown pastor Jason Slaughter documents the story of Community Share Ministries. “Making a Difference” won the GB Lindsey …