Georgia's The Christian Index Archives

Soccer watch parties become community outreach

July 8, 2026

Georgia pastor Daniel Wright turned a World Cup watch party into a ministry opportunity without a large church campus or elaborate setup. A television in

Baptists and the struggle for liberty: Powder, pen, pulpit and prayer

July 6, 2026

With few exceptions, Baptists across the colonies, especially those who had experienced persecution, supported the American Revolution. Reasons included persecution, other grievances such as taxation without representation, and the tyranny exhibited by the British crown and royal governors.

Baptists and the struggle for religious liberty (Part 1): Persecution before revolution

July 1, 2026

Baptists in the southern colonies experienced explosive growth during the First Great Awakening. They also began to experience increased persecution …

Trailer ministry helps churches meet needs, build gospel relationships

June 27, 2026

When there is a need, Faith Baptist Church Bowman, Georgia, hooks up a trailer, hits the road and builds relationships one trip at a time.

BCM students serve behind scenes in Orlando, set registration records

June 18, 2026

A group of Georgia Baptist college students helped set registration records at the Southern Baptist Convention annual meeting last week while getting a firsthand look at the scope and diversity of Southern Baptist mission work.

Pressley and presidential candidates urge unity, clear focus ahead of Orlando meeting

June 8, 2026

Southern Baptist Convention President Clint Pressley and the two announced candidates seeking to succeed him urged pastors this week to pursue doctrinal clarity, rebuild trust and keep the Great Commission at the center as messengers prepare to gather in Orlando for the SBC Annual Meeting.