Bailey Smith – at home in heaven
Bailey Smith was ” a generous Christian gentleman with a resilient spirit, deep convictions, and a love for the Lord and the lost,” says his friend Gerald Harris. SMITH FAMILY/Special Bailey Eugene...
View ArticleThe power of a silent march
Despite frigid temperatures on Jan. 22, an enthusiastic crowd gathered at Liberty Plaza in Atlanta for the 34th Annual Georgia (silent) March for Life. Georgia Right to Life President Ricardo Davis,...
View ArticleWhat I have learned from Tom Brady and the ‘Two Minute Warning’
Super Bowl awareness is at a high level in Atlanta this week. The New England Patriots and the Los Angeles Rams are in town for the big game and there is a media overload throughout the city. I don’t...
View ArticleKnowledge without wisdom can be purposeless and sometimes dangerous
The accumulation of great knowledge does not necessarily make a great person. The key to a purposeful and fruitful life is in knowing God, because in Him “are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and...
View ArticleTMU Spring Lecture Series to be named for the Pattersons
CLEVELAND – Chapel at Truett McConnell University is not an incidental weekly event, but fundamental and vital to the life and wellbeing of the students, faculty, and administration of Georgia...
View ArticleWill Morningside, Atlanta become a comeback church?
The Atlanta skyline serves as the backdrop for the architectural gem – Morningside Baptist Church. MORNINGSIDE/Special ATLANTA — Morningside Baptist Church, like thousands of others in America, has...
View Article#ShorterLOVES showcases university’s Christ-centered mission
Shorter University Christian Studies faculty members Earl Kellett, left, and Alan Hix, right, attended Jay Chambers’ ordination service. SHORTER/Special Since its founding in 1873, Shorter University...
View ArticleMaysville pastor: revivals, evangelists push back against a ‘Corinthianized’...
Interviewing a pastor who believes in revivals and evangelists While it appears that fewer Southern Baptist churches are having revival meetings, there are still churches finding that revivals are...
View ArticleYarbrough’s fourth quarter could be his best
CLEVELAND — John Yarbrough is among an elite and distinguished group of Georgia Baptists who have had a significant impact upon not only Georgia, but the nation. He has served as pastor of some of...
View ArticleI prefer refocusing to retiring
Reading Time: 4 minutes "I am not just retiring “from” something, but... “to” something." The post I prefer refocusing to retiring appeared first on The Christian Index.
View ArticleRegarding abortion, are you a biblical Christian or a cultural Christian?
Reading Time: 5 minutes The challenge that evening was clear: Christians need to stand up... The post Regarding abortion, are you a biblical Christian or a cultural Christian? appeared first on The...
View ArticleFormer Index editor takes part in New York City church plant’s ‘Baptism Sunday’
Reading Time: 5 minutes ...scores of people passed by and looked with great curiosity at what was happening. The post Former Index editor takes part in New York City church plant’s ‘Baptism Sunday’...
View ArticleCollin Calhoun – a heartwarming success story
"[God has] shown me that He was working even when I did not see it.” The post Collin Calhoun – a heartwarming success story appeared first on The Christian Index.
View ArticleAn amazing continuity of leadership at Glen Haven
“I think the response of the congregation shows how much they trust us." The post An amazing continuity of leadership at Glen Haven appeared first on The Christian Index.
View ArticleGordon Cloud began preaching at age seven
"...on many Sundays all five of us are standing in pulpits at the same time..."
View ArticleCory Barnes – far more interesting personality than you might expect
"... I'm overwhelmed by how much it shaped my life."
View ArticleGeorgia Baptist Children’s Home: a place where futures are changed
If you want to make a difference in the life of a child or youth...
View ArticlePastor Herman Parker announces his retirement
“He is a prince of preachers, a Baptist statesman..."
View ArticleBarry Snapp to be nominated as Georgia Baptist Convention vice president
“Barry Snapp is a stellar example of a faithful pastor..."
View ArticlePastors, politicians and the dark side of Christmas
"Stand up, Pastors! Be warriors for the truth lest the dark side of 2020 is followed by the darker side of 2021!"
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