More than 350 people professed faith in Christ at a pair of Gridiron Day events hosted by Carrollton Baptist Association churches, said Tim Williams, the associational missionary strategist.
Some Georgia Baptist Churches are partnering with Good News Clubs to evangelize boys and girls with the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ, disciple them in the Word of God, and establish them in a local church for Christian living.
For 13-year-old Bryleigh Freston, who is hearing-impaired, her first Christian camp was more than just a week outdoors.
Pastors, associational missionaries, and city officials gathered Tuesday, Aug. 12, to celebrate the official opening of the Georgia Baptist Mission Board’s new ministry center and administrative offices in Alpharetta.
Some 700 students across Floyd and Polk counties received backpacks filled with school supplies, and the hope of the gospel, thanks to a local partnership between 34 churches of the Floyd County Baptist Association, Mission Georgia, and Community Church Ministry.
Evangelist Jon Reed, president of the Georgia Baptist Evangelists, and secretary-treasurer Jeff Cleghorn are delighted with the emphasis that is being placed on evangelism.
The Bibles, provided by The Gideons International, featured the school colors, and the gift bags were packed by the church youth groups. The bags included cookies, crackers, candy and messages such as “Jesus Loves You” written on them.
More than 40,000 NASCAR fans flood EchoPark Speedway in Hampton for two events each year, and there is not a place they can go on site without interacting with Raceway Ministries Atlanta.
The goal is to have 2,000 conversations a year, which is approximately 40 conversations per week for this mid-sized congregation. “That’s not absurd, and that’s not lowballing,” said Rob Tims.
Nine months after fierce winds from Hurricane Helene toppled a massive 100-year-old pine tree onto the 1930s-style sanctuary of Camak Baptist Church, the congregation has returned to worship in its restored building.
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