Christianity growing around the world, analysis shows
Feb 4, 2022 · With a 1.17 percent growth rate, almost 2.56 billion people will identify as a Christian by the middle of 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 ...
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3 days ago · Lone Christian convicted for praying silently in large UK abortion buffer zone. DORSET COUNTY, England (BP) – An Army veteran and father of three was found guilty Wednesday, Oct. 16, of praying silently in a large abortion buffer zone in England and fined the equivalent of $11,700, Alliance Defending Freedom UK reported.
A personal look into the life and ministry of W.A. Criswell
Jul 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.
Obituary: Dr. Charles Stanley, founder of In Touch Ministries and ...
Apr 18, 2023 · ATLANTA, Ga. — In Touch Ministries has announced that beloved pastor Dr. Charles Frazier Stanley passed away at 7:30 a.m. this morning at age 90. Known to audiences around the world through his wide-reaching TV and radio broadcasts, Stanley modeled his 65 years of ministry after the apostle Paul’s message in Acts 20:24: “Life is worth nothing unless I use it for doing the work assigned ...
Anthony George’s sermon: a masterpiece in a nutshell
Nov 16, 2017 · LAWRENCEVILLE — Dr. Anthony George, senior associate pastor at First Baptist Atlanta, was the preacher for the doctrinal sermon at the Georgia Baptist Convention annual session this year.. The Tuesday morning business session prior to George’s sermon took up more time than anticipated and by the time he started his sermon the morning session was supposed to …
What is the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering? - The Christian Index
Dec 5, 2023 · To reach the nations, every year Southern Baptist churches unite to collect the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering. That offering supports missionaries to take the gospel to those who have never heard the good news of Jesus Christ. The 2023 national offering goal is $200 million. Here is a look at the results of giving to the offering, as well as ...
Gallup survey reveals close to 70% of Americans identify as …
Jul 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 …
Bible study: Phillip baptizes the Ethiopian eunuch
Jul 23, 2024 · The Bible does not describe Philip’s answer to the eunuch’s question, but they stopped and Philip baptized the eunuch immediately. Verses 38 and 39 are some of the primary verses Baptists have used to defend baptism by immersion rather than sprinkling. Both men went down into the water, and Philip baptized the eunuch.
Q&A: Dr. Anthony George speaks on leadership in the pandemic
Jan 25, 2021 · Former Index Editor J. Gerald Harris recently interviewed Dr. Anthony George, who became senior pastor of First Baptist Church Atlanta last September upon Dr. Charles Stanley stepping down as the pastor after serving in that role for half a century. George has become a loved and respected Georgia Baptist pastor and leader in the almost nine ...
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Oct 11, 2024 · Cooperative Program’s unique reach as immigrant shares faith with parents in Japan. DULUTH, Ga. (BP) – Asahi Ito first experienced the Holy Spirit in action while attending Akita International University more than 300 miles from her Toyama, Japan, home. But her parents dismissed her experience, pointing out she was still a minor.