Henry Durand

3 weeks ago | northwestgeorgianews.com | Henry Durand

ALPHARETTA — Despite the well-documented challenges of pastoral ministry, a new Lifeway Research study finds that fewer than 2% of evangelical and Black Protestant pastors leave the ministry each year for reasons other than retirement or death — a rate that has remained stable since 2015. The 2025 study, sponsored by Houston’s First Baptist Church and Dr. Richard Dockins, surveyed more than 1,500 pastors. Its findings underscore both the perseverance and the pressure many pastors experience.

1 month ago | northwestgeorgianews.com | Henry Durand

ALPHARETTA — Just weeks after returning from a month-long flood recovery deployment in Kentucky, Georgia Baptist Disaster Relief teams are once again preparing to serve the Bluegrass State — this time in response to a deadly tornado outbreak that claimed at least 27 lives and left widespread destruction across southeastern Kentucky. “This is an all-call for current credentialed GBDR volunteers,” said Dwain Carter, state director of Georgia Baptist Disaster Relief.

1 month ago | kentuckytoday.com | Henry Durand

Maysville Baptist Church held its 19th Annual Wild Game Dinner on Feb. 20. The church sold 1800 tickets for the event and had a waiting list of those who wanted to attend. Evangelist Scott Smith, who serves as director of communications, marketing, and events with the Georgia Baptist Mission Board, said preaching at the event was the “best opportunity of my entire ministry, evangelistically speaking.”Smith reports that 94 people accepted Jesus as Savior at the event.

1 month ago | northwestgeorgianews.com | Henry Durand

ALPHARETTA — Fifteen students from Georgia Baptist churches — including two from Shorter University — have been recognized this year for their academic excellence and commitment to the mission of Christ. Each recipient was selected for outstanding achievement in both the classroom and their spiritual leadership.

1 month ago | northwestgeorgianews.com | Henry Durand

MARTINEZ — Catherine Renfro challenged women to live with “expectant faith” at Georgia Baptist Women’s 2025 Spring Event at Abilene Baptist Church. The message from Elizabeth Woodson focused on the theme of enduring faithfully through difficult seasons by trusting in God’s presence, promises, and purpose. Beth Ann Williams, lead strategist for Georgia Baptist Women, said the event on Friday, April 25 and Saturday, April 26, was filled with joy and powerful teaching.