90-year-old pastor celebrated by Georgia community
Senior pastor Randy Ellis stated, “George Ross is a man who sets the golden standard for the heart of the pastor. At 90 years old, he still faithfully ministers to those under his care. Ross’s ability to connect with people and impart empathy is unmatched.”
Your Voice: 9 ways to help grow church attendance
By Rob Jackson Alabama Baptist State Board of Missions As I travel around the state, I’m encouraged to see churches
First person: From Ground Zero in NYC to serving in Baghdad
I remember an 8-year boy standing next to me crying and saying repeatedly, “Why did they have to kill my daddy?”
Pakistani police urged to ‘take notice’ of growing violence against Christians
A 20-year-old Pakistani Christian man was slain Nov. 9 in an attack that sources say was religiously motivated.
First person: Reasons preacher’s kids strayed
When I’ve asked preacher’s kids why they think they struggled, here are some of the reasons they’ve told me…
Amendment on women pastors falls short again
Messengers voted 3,421 to 2,191—60.74 percent to 38.90 percent—in favor of a motion to “clarify” only churches with male pastors are considered in “friendly cooperation” with the SBC.
Ray Gentry, associational missions leader, shifts to full-time role
Ray Gentry, part-time president of the Southern Baptist Conference of Associational Leaders since 2015, will move into a full-time role
Georgia DR sends reinforcements as South Georgia fires grow
As two major wildfires continued to threaten homes and communities in southeast Georgia over the weekend, Georgia Baptists were responding on multiple fronts, with Disaster Relief units supporting first responders on the scene and Mission Georgia working through local churches to help meet community needs.