HORTENSE, Ga. (BP) – Praying for rain is ever on the minds of Twin Rivers Baptist Church members in the rural farming community of Hortense. But April 22, the church held an actual “pray for rain” service as the Highway 82 wildfire spread.
The highway 82 wildfire has burned more than 7,500 acres in Brantley and Glynn counties. Brantley County Sheriff's Department photo
HORTENSE, Ga. (BP) – Praying for rain is ever on the minds of Twin Rivers Baptist Church members in the rural farming community of Hortense. But April 22, the church held an actual “pray for rain” service as the Highway 82 wildfire spread.
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TAMPA, Fla. – A former Florida pastor will spend the rest of his life in prison after a jury found him guilty earlier this week of 12 sexual abuse-related charges.
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A choir approaching 600 in number extends beyond the camera lens during the Southern Baptist Church Music Conference, held April 19-22 at First Baptist Church in Jacksonville, Fla. Photo by FB Jacksonville
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (BP) – Scott Connell and other organizers of the Southern Baptist Church Music Conference felt that 2026 could bring around 500 attendees to the annual event. That was big dreaming, considering that three years ago it was canceled due to lack of interest. The conference came back in 2024 with 200 participants. Last year, 250 showed up.
Longtime Gateway professor Jim Wilson, pictured with his wife Susan and President Groza, was recognized for his exemplary service as a faculty member. Photo by Courtney McCaa
ONTARIO, Calif. – Gateway Seminary President Adam Groza reported historic enrollment growth during the seminary’s spring trustee board meeting April 20-21.
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TAMPA, Fla. – A former Florida pastor will spend the rest of his life in prison after a jury found him guilty earlier this week of 12 sexual abuse-related charges.
