Fairburn Baptist Association

Fairburn Baptist Association Supporting the growth and health of Southern Baptist pastors and their churches along South I-85

Today was a special day at Line Creek Baptist Church as the church family honored Dr. David Hammonds in his retirement s...
05/31/2026

Today was a special day at Line Creek Baptist Church as the church family honored Dr. David Hammonds in his retirement service.

Members expressed sincere love and appreciation for Dr. Hammonds and Sandra and for their faithful ministry to the church through the years. Their service, sacrifice, leadership, and love for the people of Line Creek have made a lasting impact.

May God bless Dr. David and Sandra Hammonds in this next chapter of life and ministry. We are grateful for their faithfulness and pray for the Lord’s continued favor over them.

www.linecreekbaptist.com

A clipper ship can have tall masts, beautiful sails, and a hardworking crew—but without wind, it's not going anywhere.Th...
05/27/2026

A clipper ship can have tall masts, beautiful sails, and a hardworking crew—but without wind, it's not going anywhere.

That is a pretty accurate picture of the Christian life without the Holy Spirit.

In my latest blog, “The Atmosphere of the Spirit,” I look at how the Holy Spirit breathes life through the whole Christian Character Tree: the soil, seed, roots, nutrients, trunk, limbs, fruit, weather, pruning, and the orchard of the church.

Christian character does not grow because we finally “try harder” and hope God grades on a curve. It grows as we walk by the Spirit, keep in step with the Spirit, and live in His presence and power.

Because without Him, all we have is a pile of religious lumber.

But with Him, dead wood becomes a living tree.

Read the blog here:
www.fairburnba.org/post/the-atmosphere-of-the-spirit

Karen and I were grateful to be at First Baptist Church, Fairburn, GA today, where I had the privilege of speaking on re...
05/24/2026

Karen and I were grateful to be at First Baptist Church, Fairburn, GA today, where I had the privilege of speaking on renewal from the life of King Josiah.

Josiah’s story is a needed word for our time. Renewal does not begin with pretending everything is fine. It begins when God’s people rediscover God’s Word, humble themselves before Him, tear down what does not belong, and return to wholehearted obedience.

That is not just ancient history. That is a desperately needed word for churches, leaders, families, and believers today.

I have a free eBook available on this subject called "Light in the Attic". You can download it here:

www.FairburnBA.org/light-in-the-attic

May the Lord renew His church again.

05/19/2026

Thank you Lisa at FASTSIGNS in Newnan for the banner to honor our Pastor. May 31st will be his last Sunday in the pulpit and he will be missed so very much.

Karen and I were grateful to worship today at The Greater Solid Rock Baptist Church in Riverdale, GA.What a warm and wel...
05/17/2026

Karen and I were grateful to worship today at The Greater Solid Rock Baptist Church in Riverdale, GA.

What a warm and welcoming church family. The music was inspiring, the spirit in the room was joyful, and then Pastor Dr. Anton Rowe preached from Numbers 14:1–4 on **“How to Avoid a Complaining Spirit.”**

Let’s just say the sermon was convicting enough that I almost complained about being convicted. Almost.

It was a timely reminder that grumbling can become a habit before we even realize it—and that God calls His people to trust Him instead of rehearsing everything that frustrates us.

Thankful for Pastor Rowe and the Greater Solid Rock family. A strong word, a gracious people, and a blessed morning of worship. https://tgsrbaptistchurch.org/ Greater Solid Rock Baptist Church

On Sunday, April 19, Karen and I had the joy of worshiping with two wonderful churches in South Metro Atlanta.First, we ...
05/07/2026

On Sunday, April 19, Karen and I had the joy of worshiping with two wonderful churches in South Metro Atlanta.

First, we visited Dogwood Church in Tyrone, where we enjoyed seeing their beautiful new worship facilities, participating in dynamic worship, and hearing practical, Christ-centered preaching from Pastor Keith Moore. It was encouraging to see a church committed to both biblical truth and meaningful ministry. https://f.mtr.cool/nqdwjwcpje

Later that morning, we worshiped with First Baptist Church, Red Oak, in College Park and appreciated the warm fellowship and faithful preaching of Pastor John Allen.

We are grateful for churches that are lifting up Christ, preaching the Word of God, and serving their communities well. Thankful for a rich day of worship and encouragement.

Sunday, April 26, Karen and I worshiped at Campbellton Baptist Church. The people were warm and welcoming from the start...
05/06/2026

Sunday, April 26, Karen and I worshiped at Campbellton Baptist Church. The people were warm and welcoming from the start. Pastor Chris Brady preached from the Epistle to the Philippians, chapter 2, with a clear call: believe, receive, and follow Christ. Simple, direct, and needed.

Sunday, May 3, Karen and I had the joy of worshiping at Shanor Baptist Church in Union City. Warm, welcoming, and genuin...
05/05/2026

Sunday, May 3, Karen and I had the joy of worshiping at Shanor Baptist Church in Union City. Warm, welcoming, and genuinely uplifting. Pastor Wendell Burdett’s message on patience didn’t just inspire—it convicted. Grateful for the reminder that growth often comes slowly… and on God’s timeline. http://www.shadnorfbc.org/

We Baptists are pretty good at outward reform.We can update the policies, clean up the calendar, fix the committee struc...
05/05/2026

We Baptists are pretty good at outward reform.

We can update the policies, clean up the calendar, fix the committee structure, and make the website look like revival is already scheduled for next Thursday.

But what if God is after something deeper?

My newest blog, “The Design in the Seed,” looks at Christian character not as a religious self-improvement project, but as the living work of God’s grace. God doesn’t just tape fruit onto dead branches. He plants life, grows it, prunes it, strengthens it, and finishes what He started.

If you care about your walk with God, your church’s health, or the kind of person you are becoming in Christ, I hope this one will encourage you.

Read the blog here: https://www.fairburnba.org/post/design-in-the-seed

“Christian character isn’t for show. It’s not fake fruit taped onto dead branches. It’s the real harvest of a life God planted, God grows, and God will one day finish.”

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