Janice White and her family listen as State Missionary Mary Cox presents the Trudy Price  Award to her today. JOE WESTBURY/Index[/caption] LAWRENCEVILLE — Janice White, spouse of Georgia …

Southern Seminary President Al Mohler, left, presents the Distinguished Alumnus Denominational Service Award to J. Robert White in recognition of his 25th anniversary with the Georgia Baptist Mission …

Thomas Hammond, pastor of First Baptist Church in Alpharetta, delivers the President's Address Monday night, Nov. 13, at the GBC annual meeting. SCOTT BARKLEY/Index LAWRENCVILLE --- In a …

1 Samuel 1:9-11, 17-18, 26-28; 2:1-3 Richard C. Statham, Sr. Senior Pastor, Salem Baptist, McDonough Paul was inspired to write “Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in …

"By 10 our parking lot team made me aware our parking lots were full and they were parking cars curbside around our campus," said Executive Pastor Micah Hamrick of First Baptist Villa Rica's high …

Pastor Charlie Wellham of Lebanon Baptist Church in Blue Ridge visits with IMB President David Platt. A reception for the Atlanta native was held following the Sunday evening Inspirational Rally. JOE …

One of eight new believers was baptized Sunday night at the opening of the Inspirational Rally at North Metro First Baptist Church in Lawrenceville. The service, always focused on missions, precedes …

Georgia Baptist Mission Board staff met at the state capitol Nov. 7-10 to pray for leadership in state government. ATLANTA — Georgia Baptists met with other ministries from across the state for …

Chole Robert, 11, delivers her first place entry in the "Why We Honor Our Veterans" essay contest. JOE WESTBURY/Index FAYETTEVILLE — As Georgia Baptists pause to honor the nation’s veterans, …

Ellen Di Giosia accepts the vote of First Baptist Church of Jefferson City, TN, to become its senior pastor on June 25. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Jefferson City/Special JEFFERSON CITY, TN — As Georgia …

Students are assimilated in American culture in a variety of ways through Georgia Baptist's literary missions outreach, such as visiting a farmer's market. PAULETTE DEHART/Special Often, churches in …

John 1:26-34; 3:26-30 Richard C. Statham, Sr. Senior Pastor, Salem Baptist, McDonough My wife and I love to entertain folks in our home. In fact, for me it is one of my favorite things …

The 2017 Georgia Baptist Convention Annual Meeting will take place at North Metro First Baptist Church in Lawrenceville, Nov. 13-14. The theme for the 196th annual meeting of the convention is …

By Morgan D. Kerr  MACON — Over the last 25 years, I have had the honor and pleasure of serving as a pastor in the Southern Baptist Convention. I have pastored six churches in three different …

Hopeful Baptist Church, 13 miles outside of Camilla in the Hopeful community, will hold a four-night revival Nov. 26-29 featuring four members of the Cloud family. Pastor Clay Cloud will celebrate …

Family members, friends, and neighbors gathered nearby after a gunman opened fire at First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, TX, killing 26 in the worst church shooting in the nation's history. …

MONROE — The students of First Baptist Church in Monroe have been hard at work to raise money for Disaster Relief. On Sunday, Oct. 29 Bobby Boswell, assistant executive director of the Georgia …

John Gilmore, as Ebenezer Scrooge, holds Tiny Tim, played by Adrian Scranton, in a prior performance of "The Gospel According to Scrooge" at Lakeside Baptist Church in Milledgeville. After a …

MARIETTA — During the 20-year pastorate of Clark Hutchinson at Eastside Baptist Church in Marietta , the church experienced phenomenal growth. The church became known as “Excited Eastside.” …

Acts 4:36-37; 9:26-27; 11:19-26 Rick C. Statham, Sr., senior pastor Salem Baptist Church, McDonough "Mildred" – what does that name mean to you? To me it means strong encourager! …

Talk about taboo. According to a Barna Research study, at some point in their ministry 24 percent of pastors doubt the very faith they preach.  The observation came from The State of Pastors …

LAWRENCEVILLE — Christian Index readers have long recognized the clarion call which the state paper maintains for mission support at home and abroad. In fact, the paper’s slogan of “Reaching …

BRASELTON — Mulberry Baptist Association recognized Shuford and Ann Jones for their faithful ministry with a Lifetime Achievement Award at their associational meeting on Oct. 26, 2017. Alan Hall, …

Since I retired as a pastor two years ago I am often asked what, if anything, I am doing. I explain I am doing a little teaching, writing, counseling, and last but not least serving (part-time) as …

Elizabeth Baptist Church in Atlanta, where Craig Oliver serves as pastor, averaged over 7,300 in worship attendance in 2016. To view the complete list, click on this image or the link in the …