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Pastor, decorated veteran Dale Barnes dies at 76
Dale Barnes, a longtime Alabama Baptist pastor and distinguished Vietnam War veteran, died Jan. 7. He served four Alabama churches — Calvary Baptist in Prattville; Beulah Baptist in Wetumpka; Rock Springs Baptist and Titus Baptist.
Latest news: Winter storm update; protecting churches during freezing temps; avoiding ministry burnout
Check out these recent headlines, reported by The Baptist Paper.
Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for Feb. 1
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for Feb. 1, written by Jeffery M. Leonard, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Biblical & Religious Studies at Samford University.
Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for Feb. 1
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for Feb. 1, written by Douglas K. Wilson, Ph.D., professor of Biblical Studies, University of Mobile.
How missionaries are reaching Belfast for Christ
It began on a sunny day at a local park in Belfast, Ireland. International Mission Board missionaries Russell and Tori Minnick were watching their kids have fun on a playground.
First person: What Baptists should know about Myanmar
For generations, Baptists have affirmed religious freedom as a sacred gift from God — not a privilege granted by governments.
First person: How much does it cost to follow Jesus?
How much does it cost to know Jesus? Well, it depends.
Pastor Connections: Ministering to men; empowering youth leaders and parents; staying on the lookout for scammers
A few tips and more for pastors from pastors and church leaders.
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‘I could not script this’: Fulton Bridge Baptist pastor says they’re already filling up new building
Pastor Shane Stidham says there’s no “secret sauce” to what’s happening at Fulton Bridge Baptist Church in Hamilton, but after moving into their new building just a few months ago, they’re already looking at adding a second service.
Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for Jan. 25
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for Jan. 25, written by Douglas K. Wilson, Ph.D., professor of Biblical Studies, University of Mobile.
Alabama church planter says ‘God is writing a story’ through church’s new location, name
The news hit pastor Justin McKay like a ton of bricks — his church’s landlord was tripling their rent. “It
‘Church of today:’ 750 Alabama teens depart Young Lions Conference with Bibles in hand
Described by one church leader as the “best weekend of the year,” more than 750 middle school and high school students gathered at Redemption Church in Saraland, Alabama, (Jan. 16-17) for a weekend of “bible teaching, powerful worship …”
State of emergency declared in Alabama as winter storm moves in
Gov. Kay Ivey has declared a state of emergency for 19 northern Alabama counties as people across the state brace for winter weather.
Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for Jan. 25
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for Jan. 25, written by Jeffery M. Leonard, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Biblical & Religious Studies at Samford University.
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
Felt Needs series: Creating a church of belonging for the lonely
Loneliness has become a widespread emotional struggle, possibly even headed toward a crisis, in the U.S. and the Church.
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Latest news: Winter storm update; protecting churches during freezing temps; avoiding ministry burnout
Check out these recent headlines, reported by The Baptist Paper.
First person: What Baptists should know about Myanmar
For generations, Baptists have affirmed religious freedom as a sacred gift from God — not a privilege granted by governments.
First person: How much does it cost to follow Jesus?
How much does it cost to know Jesus? Well, it depends.
Latest news: Winter storm update; protecting churches during freezing temps; avoiding ministry burnout
Check out these recent headlines, reported by The Baptist Paper.
First person: What Baptists should know about Myanmar
For generations, Baptists have affirmed religious freedom as a sacred gift from God — not a privilege granted by governments.
First person: How much does it cost to follow Jesus?
How much does it cost to know Jesus? Well, it depends.