Iorg addresses Georgia pastors on leadership in times of change
MACON, Ga. — Jeff Iorg, president and CEO of the Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee, told pastors and ministry leaders that while change is inevitable, how leaders manage it while staying mission-focused will determine its success.
Georgia Baptists deploy to feed those working Jimmy Carter’s funeral in Plains
PLAINS, Ga. — The memorial services for former President Jimmy Carter will culminate Thursday with a private funeral service and burial in Plains, Ga. Georgia Baptist Disaster Relief volunteers are partnering with other agencies to help feed the hundreds of workers present for those events.
Retired pastor celebrates 100th birthday doing what he does best
ACWORTH, Ga. — Marshall Reinhardt celebrated his 100th birthday the way you might expect a retired pastor to do so – he stood in the pulpit and boldly preached the Word of God. In a strong and unwavering voice, Reinhardt told members of Awtrey-Westville Baptist Church in Acworth, pastored by his son Tommy Reinhardt, about […]
NAMB, Georgia Baptists launch joint effort to plant more churches in Georgia
STATESBORO, Ga. — W. Thomas Hammond, Jr., executive director of the Georgia Baptist Mission Board, and Kevin Ezell, president of the North American Mission Board, announced a new partnership Sunday night (Nov. 10) with the aim of planting more churches in Georgia. Signing of an agreement was held at First Baptist Statesboro at an inspirational service Sunday on the eve of the annual meeting of the Georgia Baptist Convention.
Georgia Baptist DR to double number of sites to help Helene victims
SUWANEE, Ga. — In the more than three weeks since Hurricane Helene tore through Florida, Georgia and North Carolina, Southern Baptist Disaster Relief volunteers have been working hard to help those affected by the storm.
