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Samford’s Beeson Divinity School renews full tuition ‘Our Risen Lord’ scholarships for 2026
Samford University’s Beeson Divinity School will once again offer full tuition scholarships for students beginning their studies in 2026, following the renewal of a major gift to the school by an anonymous donor.
Latest news: Retiring leaders reflect on ministry changes; freedom to go to church under fire in Maine; what church communications directors should know
To read a quick recap of some of the latest news reports and other articles from The Baptist Paper this
Lifeline’s Heritage Builders helps foster-care children
Birmingham’s Lifeline Children’s Services provides care for children and families, continuing to develop ministry opportunities and resources since their founding in 1981.
Taking a closer look at IMB’s unengaged list
In the last three years, teams made up of IMB missionaries or missionary explorers, translators and local believers have found 337 of these people groups and engaged 121 with the gospel for the very first time. Wait. So, how does this work?
Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for Jan. 11
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for Jan. 11, written by Jeffery M. Leonard, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Biblical & Religious Studies at Samford University.
Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for Jan. 11
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for Jan. 11, written by Douglas K. Wilson, Ph.D., professor of Biblical Studies, University of Mobile.
Analysis: Church involvement more than just attendance
At what point does someone qualify as a regular church attendee? A Lifeway Research study found answers vary.
First person: Quotes that challenge me to evangelize more
I’m a professor of evangelism and missions, but I still need reminders that I must intentionally choose to lead the way in doing evangelism.
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Bible teacher Beth Moore splitting with Lifeway, Southern Baptist Convention
Beth Moore is leaving the Southern Baptist Convention. Moore’s decision was made public in a Religion News Service article published
Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for Jan. 4
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for Jan. 4, written by Jeffery M. Leonard, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Biblical & Religious Studies at Samford University.
ICYMI: TAB Media’s top stories of 2025
Every December, our TAB Media team takes the time to look back and assess some of the stories we published
Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for Jan. 4
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for Jan. 4, written by Douglas K. Wilson, Ph.D., professor of Biblical Studies, University of Mobile.
First person: Top ministry tips of 2025
Chuck Lawless of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary listed the top 10 most-read posts on his website this year. Here is
Longtime pastor Loper dies at 85
James Ivaloy Loper, a longtime Alabama Baptist pastor, died Dec. 27. He was 85. Loper served his country in the
Lifeline’s Heritage Builders helps foster-care children
Birmingham’s Lifeline Children’s Services provides care for children and families, continuing to develop ministry opportunities and resources since their founding in 1981.
Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for Jan. 11
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for Jan. 11, written by Jeffery M. Leonard, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Biblical & Religious Studies at Samford University.
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Lifeline’s Heritage Builders helps foster-care children
Birmingham’s Lifeline Children’s Services provides care for children and families, continuing to develop ministry opportunities and resources since their founding in 1981.
First person: Quotes that challenge me to evangelize more
I’m a professor of evangelism and missions, but I still need reminders that I must intentionally choose to lead the way in doing evangelism.
Reporting abuse and knowing the law
A wave of cases, which have arisen in the last month, raises questions about church and ministry accountability and their legal and moral obligations to protect children in their care, specifically by alerting civil authorities …
Lifeline’s Heritage Builders helps foster-care children
Birmingham’s Lifeline Children’s Services provides care for children and families, continuing to develop ministry opportunities and resources since their founding in 1981.
First person: Quotes that challenge me to evangelize more
I’m a professor of evangelism and missions, but I still need reminders that I must intentionally choose to lead the way in doing evangelism.
Reporting abuse and knowing the law
A wave of cases, which have arisen in the last month, raises questions about church and ministry accountability and their legal and moral obligations to protect children in their care, specifically by alerting civil authorities …