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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.
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 ...
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 ...
Wednesday nights at church still relevant? - The Christian Index
WEBSep 12, 2019 · Pastors of churches with 250 or more in attendance are also the most likely to say they have choir or worship team rehearsal on Wednesday evening (58%). The larger the church, the more likely they are to have a worship service on Wednesday night — those with a Sunday worship service of less than 50 (23%), those …
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.
Gallup survey reveals close to 70% of Americans identify as …
WEBJul 17, 2024 · Fewer Americans see religion as an important aspect of their lives, and it shows in their beliefs and actions. A Gallup survey finds U.S. adults are less likely to identify with a religion, say religion is very important to them, belong to a congregation, or attend worship services.. Most Americans still identify with a religion, and Christianity is by far the largest faith group in the United ...
Bible study: The empty tomb attests to Jesus' resurrection
WEBNov 20, 2023 · The empty tomb is the only evidence for the resurrection that the disciples of Jesus as well as the Jewish and Roman authorities could agree on. Jesus’ empty tomb attests to His resurrection. Jesus was crucified during the time of the sacrifices for the Jewish Passover. The beginning of a new day does not follow our reckoning of time.
Rehoboth Baptist Church: using the past to address the present …
WEBMar 13, 2019 · TUCKER — A common saying describes justice as swinging in a long arc, but eventually getting there. For many sexual abuse survivors, that swing is finally arriving. But while sexual abuse in Southern Baptist churches is being addressed, albeit belatedly, the damage caused continues to affect victims.
R.G. Lee – a peerless pulpiteer - The Christian Index
WEBJul 28, 2017 · R.G. Lee – a peerless pulpiteer. This is the second article in the series on great preachers of the past. In this installment we will take a brief look into the life of Dr. Robert Greene Lee (1886 – 1978), premier preacher and pastor of the 20th century. This series is provided so young pastors and laypersons can learn about our heritage ...
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.
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