2+ day, 6+ hour ago   (1409+ words) CARY, N.C. — Sept. 11, 2001, began as an ordinary workday for Richard Brunson. That morning, he and some colleagues were gathered in a conference room on the fourth floor of the Baptist State Convention of North Carolina’s office building in Cary for a…...

2+ day, 7+ hour ago   (516+ words) CLAXTON, Ga. — Two years after Eastside Baptist Church helped launch a Haitian congregation in Claxton, the church recently celebrated its second anniversary with 151 people in worship and a growing ministry among Creole-speaking families in Evans County. “Mission Georgia continued their…...

3+ day, 8+ hour ago   (954+ words) ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Beverly Skinner has stepped down from her role as the Collegiate Catalyst of the Georgia Baptist Mission Board, leaving with gratitude for the past and confidence in the future of ministry to college students across the state. Skinner,…...

3+ day, 13+ hour ago   (831+ words) BRENTWOOD, Tenn. — Senior pastors at Southern Baptist churches have had to make do with less pay and even less purchasing power recently. Compared to two years ago, the average Southern Baptist pastor’s pay package and total compensation have decreased while…...

3+ day, 13+ hour ago   (545+ words) The Christian Index Lessons learned: Keeping things in perspective I was saved in the early 70’s - about the time “the Jesus movement” started gathering steam. Not too long after, the church I grew up in went through an ugly split…...

4+ day, 7+ hour ago   (1254+ words) ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Every dollar given through the Georgia Baptist State Missions Offering stays in Georgia, helping churches meet needs, share the gospel, and reach the mission fields God has placed around them. Each September, many Georgia Baptist churches promote and…...

4+ day, 9+ hour ago   (608+ words) The journey to Oslo didn’t get off to a good start. Their flight was canceled, and a day was lost at the Atlanta airport waiting for the next flight. When they finally arrived, they discovered their luggage had been lost....

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (933+ words) Preaching from 1 Corinthians 9:24–27, Allen urged students, faculty, and staff to pursue the Christian life and ministry with discipline, purpose, and an awareness of the stewardship entrusted to them. Allen titled his message “Run to Win,” drawing from the athletic imagery…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (751+ words) SPRINGFIELD, Tenn. – The Scripture verse printed on the front of a resource from the Fortify Initiative may not seem the most obvious choice for an effort focused on protecting the vulnerable. One might expect a verse about children or sheep....