Jimmy Carter, Baptists

Two notable interviews may help Southern Baptists reflect on Jimmy Carter
When Plains Baptist Church voted overwhelmingly in the 1950s to bar Blacks and “racial agitators” from membership, Jimmy Carter and a handful of his family members
Jimmy Carter, a lifelong Baptist, left a legacy of faithfulness, compassion and justice
Baptist leaders are remembering Jimmy Carter as an example of faithfulness, compassion and justice and advocate for religious liberty.
Jimmy Carter’s life intersected with slavery’s legacy. His record on Civil Rights is complicated
Jimmy Carter, who died Dec. 29 at the age of 100, spent his life intertwined with America’s and the world’s enduring legacy of slavery.
Jason Carter's talks Jimmy Carter's legacy in emotional tribute to his grandfather
Jason Carter, late President Jimmy Carter's grandson, reminisced about Carter's political and social life which encapsulated decades of hard work.
Jimmy Carter’s grandson, Jason Carter, reflects on his grandfather’s legacy
At the National Cathedral, Jason Carter shared touching memories and honored his grandfather’s life of service and love.
Jimmy Carter’s life and legacy honored in AJC commemorative section
On Sunday, to celebrate the life and legacy of former President Jimmy Carter, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution will share a special section.
Maranatha Baptist Church member and friend reflects on Jimmy Carter’s lasting legacy
Former President Jimmy Carter’s longtime church, Maranatha Baptist, is preparing to bid farewell to the hometown hero. WSAV spoke with church leaders about how the small congregation is preparing a service on the world stage.
Jimmy Carter's grandson James Carter delivers Bible reading at funeral
Dignitaries from around the world were gathered in Washington on Thursday for the national funeral of Jimmy Carter.
How Jimmy Carter Bonded With the Allman Brothers
Chuck Leavell, keyboardist for the pioneering Southern rock band, said its members saw their fellow Georgian as an honest, ...
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Terry Mattingly: Jimmy Carter, Progressive Baptist in the Bible Belt
Jimmy Carter, a progressive Baptist, balanced faith with politics, advocating for church-state separation while evolving on ...
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Yes, Jimmy Carter carried deep-red Stokes and Surry counties in 1976
President Jimmy Carter shakes hands with the crowd after delivering an address at Wait Chapel concerning the Soviet threat, ...
The faith of Jimmy Carter: A born-again Christian who practiced his own version of progressive evangelicalism
Carter was one of the most explicitly religious presidents, but his rise in politics came during a transformative era in American Christianity.
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Jimmy Carter remembered by colleagues, family and friends as a devoted public servant
The service, which lasted roughly two hours, was packed with heartfelt and vivid remembrances that recalled both a powerful ...
Jimmy Carter fondly recalled childhood visits to Birmingham
Former President Jimmy Carter, who died Dec. 29 at 100, was born, raised and died in Georgia, but he had a special place in ...
How Jimmy Carter helped the religious right’s rise to power
Devoutness wasn't always an important feature in a presidential candidate. That all changed after Carter professed his “born ...
Coastal Empire Habitat for Humanity honors Jimmy Carter with door memorial
Coastal Empire Habitat for Humanity honored former President Jimmy Carter on Thursday at one of its construction sites. The ...