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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.
You should know the Olympic motto: 'Citius, Altius, Fortius'
WEBAug 19, 2016 · Olympic records fall from human beings working to become bigger, stronger, and faster. Christians, as well, should work to become better followers of Christ, writes Gerald Harris. The Olympic motto has inspired and motivated Olympic athletes throughout the years. “Citius, Altius, Fortius” interpreted into English means “Faster, Higher ...
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 ...
Top 10 theories for the empty tomb - The Christian Index
WEBMar 31, 2021 · What follows are the Top 10 theories for the empty tomb of Jesus. Stolen body theory. This is the earliest theory put forth by the Jewish religious leaders with the soldiers who were guarding the tomb (Matt. 27:62-66). They claimed the disciples stole the body of Jesus from the tomb sometime in the night and afterwards began to spread the lie ...
Baptist Life - The Christian Index
WEB3 days ago · McDONOUGH, Ga. — With four of this year’s six regional SPARK church-strengthening conferences in the books, the Georgia Baptist Mission Board’s discipleship team is shattering attendance numbers. So far in 2024, more than 2200 participants from over 130 churches have taken advantage of the gatherings to …
Christianity growing around the world, analysis shows
WEBFeb 4, 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 charismatics (1.88 percent). The dramatic global growth for charismatic Christians is particularly noteworthy.
Rapidly growing church plant in Atlanta looks to purchase a …
WEBJun 10, 2021 · A number of Georgia Baptist churches signed on as partnering churches to help with the costs, including Dees’ salary, which would allow him to concentrate fully on growing the church plant without having to work a separate day job.
About us - The Christian Index
WEBSep 10, 2024 · ABOUT THE CHRISTIAN INDEX. The Christian Index is the newspaper of the Georgia Baptist Convention, the largest religious group in the state with 1.4 million members. We’ve been reporting on stories of interest to Georgia Baptists since 1822. Founded in Washington, DC in 1822 by legendary …
Setting its own trend: the midweek church service
WEBAug 29, 2017 · Kevin Hendricks, who runs his own writing and editing company, commends the idea of adding another worship service for some churches and mentions the benefits of doing so. First, he suggests a midweek service gives churchgoers a choice. More choices brings more chances your church will fit into their schedule.
Our History - The Christian Index
WEB4 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 ...