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Should women be pastors? Here’s what some Baptist churches in Gainesville have to say
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First Baptist Church associate pastor for missions Ruth Demby is proud of her church for continuing to allow women to be pastors at the church. The church has severed ties with Southern Baptist Convention after it expelled two member churches for allowing women to be pastors. - photo by Scott Rogers
Gainesville’s Southern Baptists have become embroiled in a age-old debate over the role of women in the church, following a recent ruling by the denomination that forbids women from serving as pastors.
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Humane Society of Northeast Georgia plans charity golf tournament. Here are the details
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The Humane Society of Northeast Georgia is teeing up for its first charitable golf tournament in years with the upcoming Tee Off for Tails tournament at the Chateau Elan Golf Club. - photo by Scott Rogers
The Humane Society of Northeast Georgia is teeing up for its first charitable golf tournament in years, with a goal to raise $100,000 to support its mission of animal care.
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