First Baptist Social Circle Nedra Jackson puts a nail in the cross that was in the church's prayer garden during Holy Week. As a reminder of their sin, those who went through the garden had the …

A Christian nominee for a government position who answered “No” to the above question suddenly found himself being not only cross-examined, but castigated by Senator and Former Presidential …

James Coldiron and his wife, Bonnie, were married for nearly 67 years. COLDIRON FAMILY/Special TUCKER – One of Georgia Baptists’ most gracious and gentle Christian gentleman, James O. Coldiron, …

John 18:15-18, 25-27; 21:15-19 Tom Rush, staff evangelist Liberty Baptist Church, Hartwell For the next six weeks we will look at God’s grace in restoring "Broken Vessels: How God …

Recording artist Kristyn Getty, far left, leads in special music along with her husband, Keith (not shown) at the opening session of the 2015 Georgia Baptist Convention session. The couple are known …

ROME — Shorter University is pleased to announce Dawn Brown will become head coach of women's basketball. "Dawn is a tremendous coach, and we are happy to have her join the Shorter family," …

Girls at Camp Pinnacle learn the importance on prayer and listening to God's voice away from the distractions of the outside world. JOE WESTBURY/Index CLAYTON — On a warm summer afternoon, a …

Associate Pastor Durley Gates of Eastside Baptist Church, left in dark shirt, reacts to something said from the head of the table by Kenneth Whitlock, pastor of New Hope Baptist Church in Greenville. …

Backpacks of Hope will be the theme for this year's Christmas children's outreach. The ministry will be expanded from Appalachia to include Bethel and Summerhill associations in southwest Georgia. …

First Baptist Dallas Pastor W.A. Criswell delivers his "Whether We Live or Die" sermon at the 1985 SBC annual meeting. YOUTUBE/Screen capture We must never forget those great men of the faith who …

“During and before this time, I had really deep struggles in my faith, but God was teaching me faith, trust, and obedience through it all," says Andrew Nichols, who is dually enrolled at Truett …

There are many things about my ministry among Georgia Baptists that thrill my heart, but none more than being a part of the SuperWow experience with young people and leadership from churches all …

Haggai 1:2-13 Tom Rush staff evangelist Liberty Baptist Church, Hartwell Haggai was a contemporary of Zechariah. Both prophesied in Jerusalem shortly after the return of the exiles …

WAYCROSS — The picture becomes something different on the inside. Without his perspective as vice president of Administration and Advancement of Baptist Village Communities , Eric Mathison …

DULUTH — Has your pastor asked the people present in your worship service to stand up by age groups recently? If he has, the results may have been surprising. You may have been made painfully aware …

Jenni Carter points out two reasons churches don't schedule a Vacation Bible School.  "It's usually because they don't have enough money or enough volunteers," says Carter, Georgia Baptist …

ATLANTA — R.A. Dickey, an overcomer well-known for his knuckleball, is a pitcher for the Atlanta Braves. The Braves are seeking to create a franchise that will match the transcendent grandeur of …

SPARTA — In its 224th summer, Island Creek Baptist Church joined in. Vacation Bible School can be as identifiable as dinner on the grounds and communion at church. Like clockwork, it arrives every …

Genesis 9: 9-25 sets the stage for centuries of misinterpretation of Scripture and shows how White the Alt-Right and White Supremacy movements have used theological malpractice to drive a wedge among …

NEW ORLEANS (BP) — Famed New Orleans evangelist Bob Harrington, known by many as "the Chaplain of Bourbon Street," passed away of kidney failure on July 4 in Stigler, OK, where he had lived the …

ROME — Shorter University is pleased to announce Wade Anderson will become head coach of the university's men's basketball program. Wade Anderson Anderson comes to Shorter University from Christian …

Genesis 9: 9-25 sets the stage for centuries of misinterpretation of Scripture and shows how the Alt-Right and White Supremacy movements have used theological malpractice to drive a wedge among the …

Acts 11:19-26 Tom Rush, staff evangelist Liberty Baptist Church, Hartwell There are two things that should encourage the church – the saving of souls and the planting of new churches …

Allen and Kara Rea met while students at Brewton-Parker College, then grew closer while on a mission trip before dating. They've been married since 2006 and now have four children: Katie, 9; Hosanna, …

Kaytlyn Malia from Macon uses her art skills to refresh a banner at Camp Pinnacle. The Macon native enjoys the fellowship and service aspect of the Camp Pinnacle Alumni Association. JOE …