Baptisms across Georgia: What’s the ‘major factor’ behind increase?
February 27, 2024
The numbers released Feb. 23 represent a more than 30% increase over the past year and a more than 90% increase since 2020.
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7 tips to stop the church QR-code madness
February 26, 2024
It wasn’t until print materials were restricted during the pandemic that people reluctantly saw the convenience of the technology, and many companies, organizations and individuals began to use them.
A Baptist association perspective on the Great Commission Resurgence
February 25, 2024
The Great Commission Resurgence Evaluation Task Force is currently studying the effectiveness of the resurgence. One lens they must use is the perspective of Baptist associations.
‘He left the fairgrounds saved’: Evangelism effort at rodeo sees 13 profess faith
February 24, 2024
Through rain and shine, the Mississippi Baptist Convention Board’s Evangelism tent at the Dixie National Rodeo witnessed God’s hand working Feb. 2-10 at the Mississippi Fairgrounds in Jackson.
Navigating change: Seminary president shares lessons learned
February 23, 2024
Change is inevitable in all areas of life and includes changes for individuals, businesses and even denominational organizations and churches, says seminary president Jeff Iorg.
One pastor’s purpose behind his drive to make a difference
February 22, 2024
“The point (behind the recently announced new Abuse Response Commission) is to serve the churches of our convention while not creating liability for the SBC.” —Marshall Blalock, previous chair of SBC’s Abuse Reform Implementation Task Force
Mental health challenges facing today’s ministers
February 22, 2024
Pastors are not “supermen,” and they still struggle with anxiety, depression and other mental health challenges that often lead to ministerial burnout and occasionally suicide.
Age no deterrent for 89-year-old church planter
February 21, 2024
Nation’s oldest church planter? Age no deterrent for 89-year-old Donald Voyles in starting one of Georgia’s newest congregations.
SBC abuse reform efforts energized by latest announcement
February 21, 2024
“Given the current legal and financial challenges facing the SBC and [EC], the formation of a new independent organization is the only viable path that allows progress toward abuse reform to continue unencumbered.” —Josh Wester, ARITF chair
SBC Exec Comm trustees handle variety of business items
February 20, 2024
Proposed $190 million CP allocation budget for the upcoming 2024–25 fiscal year is down $5 million from the current 2023–24 budget year. EC trustees also approve Credentials Committee’s recommendation to disaffiliate 4 churches.
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