‘It’s going to be tough’: Georgia Baptist churches among Hurricane Helene damage
The damage caused by Hurricane Helene when it tore through southern Georgia early Friday morning was widespread and indiscriminate. Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp said that the death toll in the state stands at 11.
Making your checklist for church communication in 2023
A communication strategy checklist for the new year could be very long for most churches. In fact, trying to get
BGCT rolls out new sexual abuse help page
When the sexual abuse task force, formed in May of 2023, gave its final report at the BGCT Executive Board meeting Sept. 24, the task force chair noted resources need to be accessible on a user-friendly website…
Ugandan Christian killed by extremists after religious debate
A 37-year-old father of four was killed on Jan. 2 after participating in a Christian-Muslim debate in eastern Uganda at
‘No limitations’: Retired principal helps small town church expand missions focus around globe
Since his retirement in 2018, John Bowen has represented Bethsaida Baptist Church, Philadelphia, on three Vision Journeys with the Missions Mobilization department of the Mississippi Baptist Convention Board — to Poland, Laos and
China, North Korea partner to persecute Christians, experts say
China has subjected hundreds of North Koreans to atrocities since last year by forcibly returning them to a country whose leaders hold that religion, especially Christianity, is the greatest threat to its power, experts say …
AI writing software raises concerns and possibilities, Baptist ethicists say
Ask the new artificial intelligence (AI) writing program ChatGPT to write a news article about itself from a Christian perspective,
BGAV kicks off 201st meeting, another year of online voting
The Baptist General Association of Virginia is gathering this week for its 201st meeting — while also continuing to blaze a trail with online voting for offsite messengers during its business sessions.