
River baptism a sign of momentum, spiritual growth for Georgia church
In 25 years as pastor of New Hope Christian Fellowship in McIntyre, Bill Harpe has not witnessed anything like what is happening right now at the 29-year-old church.

Lessons from turbulent times on the missions field, in ministry
As the war rages on between Russia and Ukraine, Ellamae Elder finds herself, like so many others, praying daily for

First person: Lessons from ‘The Little Drummer Boy’
I’ll start with a confessional. Sometimes, Christmas music gets on my nerves. But before you call the grinch squad on me, I’ll explain. I will use The Little Drummer Boy as a jumping off place.

Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for Jan. 25
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for January 25, written by Don Fugate, senior pastor of Foxworthy Baptist Church in San Jose, California.

Henry Durand named editor of The Christian Index
Henry Durand has been named editor of The Christian Index, assuming the role this month following more than three years of service with the Georgia Baptist Mission Board.

Ukrainians find warmth, food, relief during cold winter months
“In much of the country, city infrastructure has been destroyed. People have fled those cities. What global Christians can pursue now is building homes and churches in western Ukrainian cities…”

Georgia church baptizes 204 new believers so far this year
Cascade Hills Baptist Church, which on average has baptized someone every day since 2015, appears on track to have one

Four young women named to 2026 National Acteens Panel
Woman’s Missionary Union (WMU, SBC) has named four young women to the 2026 National Acteens Panel. They include Alexis Andrade