Georgia's The Christian Index Archives - Page 4 of 28

Coat drive for Helene victims expands into long-term outreach

May 13, 2025

This ongoing ministry has been marked by personal investment, practical support and a desire to meet physical and spiritual needs.

Georgia, New Hampshire churches build partnership around missions

May 12, 2025

Building relationships across state lines and serving as one family is what Bethlehem Baptist Church in Clarksville and Emmaus Church in Manchester, N.H., have been doing together for the past four years.

‘Salt and Light’: Baptists urged to engage in politics during Public Affairs training

April 28, 2025

The Georgia Baptist Mission Board is launching a new round of Public Affairs Training events this month, designed to equip pastors and church members with the tools and insights they need to effectively engage in today’s landscape.

Taste for adventure: Pastor fishes for men and hunts gators

April 22, 2025

Though Randy Ellis enjoys the challenge of hunting, his real passion is reaching the lost and serving the members of his church.

Authentic connections modeled among young adults

April 18, 2025

“One of the catch phrases is ‘authenticity is the currency of this generation,’” said PJ Dunn, a discipleship consultant for the Georgia Baptist Mission Board.

‘Holy Smoke’: BBQ competition sets record, raises $20,000 for GA’s Baptist Children’s Home

April 12, 2025

The competition set a new all-time fundraising record of $20,557.36 to support the Georgia Baptist Children’s Home.

Bilingual pastor builds multicultural ministry across 2 churches

April 11, 2025

Dennis Rivera pulls double pastoral duty, including hospital visits and community outreach, at FBC Fort Valley and Rehoboth Baptist Association’s mission church Mar de Galilea (Sea of Galilee).

Georgia Baptists report increase in baptisms, attendance over 2024

April 9, 2025

The figures come from the Annual Church Profile (ACP), an annual survey completed by churches to track key metrics like baptisms, attendance, and giving. This year, nearly 70% of churches participated in the survey.

Students travel near and far to serve others, share the gospel

April 5, 2025

The Georgia Baptist Mission Board’s college ministry catalyst, Beverly Skinner, said, “Spring Break Mission Trips are one of our best discipleship tools in BCM.”