Pandemic protocols for First Baptist Alpharetta's summer basketball camps included no parents in the gym and social distancing during twice-daily devotions and prayers. FBC ALPHARETTA By Diana …

DULUTH — Once a topic discussed in whispers or private phone calls, pastor wellness is currently getting the overdue attention many say is long overdue. "It begins with awareness," says Tim Dowdy, …

DULUTH  – The deadline for Georgia Baptists to nominate outstanding high school seniors as candidates for the Georgia Baptist Student Achievement Award is Nov. 1.   …

MARIETTA — The Atlanta Braves recently honored Noonday Baptist Association 's Howard Koepka as a Hometown Hero for his work in food distribution. When the COVID-19 shutdown led to …

CLAXTON — Matt Brady, pastor of Eastside Baptist Church , will be nominated for vice president of the Georgia Baptist Convention. Captain Brian Mize, a U.S. Army chaplain and …

At far right, Pastor Ventura Ruiz of Primera Iglesia Bautista in Lawrenceville makes a point while fellow panelists (left to right) Alex Cossio, Luis Rondan, and John Cuentas listen during the …

In addition to being a pastor, Stephen Williams is also a motivational speaker for businesses and schools on the topic of servant leadership. CALHOUN — Stephen Williams, lead pastor of Belmont …

Georgia Baptist Executive Director W. Thomas Hammond, Jr., listens to a participant at the listening session held Sept. 21 in Cordele. SCOTT BARKLEY/Index MOULTRIE — The listening session at First …

WOODSTOCK — Michael Lewis, lead pastor of Roswell Street Baptist Church in Marietta, has announced his intention to nominate Alex Cosio, pastor of Nuevo Horizonte Baptist Church in Woodstock , as a …

ALBANY — At 12 years old, Malachi Russell had a list of 17 people – one person for each month he was expected to live. They were his “ones.” During his battle with cancer, Malachi had heard …

ROCKMART — Barry Snapp, who has been pastor of Victory Baptist Church in Rockmart since 2006, will be nominated for vice president of the Georgia Baptist Convention when messengers gather at …

At a recent Middle Baptist Association pastor peer learning event the discussion centered on Thom Rainer's new book, "The Post Quarantine Church." The book hit the shelves on Sept. 8, 2020. Of …

MARIETTA — Eastwood Baptist Church will make use of an open air tent the first week of October in hosting a series of revival services. Pastor Randy Cheek is expecting attendees …

DULUTH — Fall brings many things: leaves changing, college football, pumpkin spice overload. There’s no reason, says Brad Marchman, it also couldn’t be known as a time of revival. IMPACT, the …

Pastor Grady Caldwell of New Mercy Baptist Church in Griffin brings the morning devotional to fellow Executive Committee members Sept. 15. SCOTT BARKLEY/Index WARNER …

W. Thomas Hammond, Jr., Georgia Baptist executive director, speaks from the stage at the Executive Committee meeting at Central Baptist Church in Warner Robins. EC members unable to attend did so …

WARNER ROBINS — A review of audits from the last 20 years show the Georgia Baptist Conference Center in Toccoa operating at a loss over that time and left no choice but to place it for sale, say …

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 …

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 …

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 W. Thomas Hammond, Jr. – 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 …

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 …

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. …

Lead Pastor John Hull and Eastside Baptist Church began a giving initiative in March prior to the COVID-19 shutdown to help families pay off medical debt. EBC/Special MARIETTA — Even before …

VALDOSTA — COVID-19 has thrown a wrench into the gears of Georgia Baptist churches wanting to strengthen their discipleship programs. A new group with a longtime presence looks to help them clear …