An interview with First Baptist Atlanta's Anthony George
WEBMay 25, 2016 · FBA/Special. Posted Wednesday, May 25, 2016 12:20 pm. Gerald Harris. Index Editor Gerald Harris recently had the privilege of interviewing Anthony George, senior associate pastor of First Baptist Church in Atlanta. George came to Atlanta in 2012 from Aloma Baptist Church in Winter Park, FL, where he served as senior pastor for 15 years.
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WEB3 days ago · CLAXTON, Ga. — Worship, praise and prayer rang out as usual on a recent Sunday at Eastside Baptist Church in Claxton, but with a big difference. The nearly 40 people in attendance in the church sanctuary lifted their voices in their native language – Creole. Georgia Baptist churches respond after deadly school shooting.
Bellevue pastor Steve Gaines 'grateful to God for a miracle' in ...
WEBMar 3, 2024 · CORDOVA, Tenn. — Bellevue Baptist Church pastor Steve Gaines reported major improvements with his cancer in a video posted Firday. In November 2023, Gaines shared with his congregation that he had been diagnosed with kidney cancer, then in December shared that the cancer had spread to his lungs. On Friday, he said the cancer polyps in his lungs and the cancer in his rib were gone, according ...
Bible study: God's people pray in response to trials
WEBAug 20, 2024 · Later Church tradition says John Mark wrote down the memories of Peter. The believers gathered at Mary’s house were undoubtedly praying for Peter in prison as he faced probably martyrdom. Peter knocked on the door, and a servant girl named Rhoda answered the door. The individuals assembled in the …
Pastors say 'comfort' tops list of modern-day idols
WEBAug 9, 2022 · Comfort, control or security, and money top the list of modern-day idols with the most influence on congregations. But political power and social influence climbed above approval and success when pastors were asked to select the one modern-day idol they believe has the most influence on their congregations. Less than 1% point to …
Christianity growing around the world, analysis shows
WEBFeb 4, 2022 · With a 1.17 percent growth rate, almost 2.56 billion people will identify as a Christian by the middle of 2022. By 2050, that number will top 3.33 billion. Catholics remain the largest Christian group with almost 1.26 billion adherents, but the two fastest growing Christian groups around the world are evangelicals (1.8 percent growth rate) and ...
Crisis in the pulpit? Barna reports 40% of pastors have considered ...
WEBMar 21, 2023 · SUWANEE, Ga. – Pastors are feeling increasingly dissatisfied with their jobs and more than 40 percent have considered leaving the ministry in the past 12 months. That’s according to data released this week by the Barna Group, a research organization that monitors trends related to values, beliefs, attitudes and behaviors.
From the churches: Evangelist Steve Hale calls America to an …
WEBJan 15, 2024 · WOODSTOCK, Ga. - Steve Hale serves as staff evangelist of Woodstock’s First Baptist Church and has been recognized as one of America's most gifted preachers. His sermons are penetrating, passionate and powerful. With a degree in journalism from Murray State University in Kentucky, he is also an extraordinary and skillful writer.
Our History - The Christian Index
WEB2 days ago · Our History Founded in Washington, DC in 1822 by legendary Baptist leader Luther Rice. The Christian Index is the nation’s oldest continuously published religious newspaper. Known briefly as The Columbian Star, the publication was a national effort to encourage support for the early missions endeavors of Rice’s friends like Adoniram and Ann Judson, and to promote the newly established ...
A personal look into the life and ministry of W.A. Criswell
WEBJul 14, 2017 · Mr. Pogue, owner of a Dallas commercial real estate company, was the close personal friend, partner in ministry, and confidant of Dr. Criswell, legendary pastor of First Baptist Church in Dallas, TX. Dr. Criswell is remembered by many of us for his electric preaching style and frequently acknowledged as the greatest preacher of his generation.