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Weekend review: Sports gambling and the Church; Museum of the Bible launches new exhibit; Liberty University says latest Falwell lawsuit ‘without merit’
Check out these recent headlines, reported by The Baptist Paper.
Teen girl kidnapped, forced to wed married man
A teen girl with medical and mental health difficulties has been abducted, forced to convert and forced to wed the married man who kidnapped her, sources say.
Update: 11th Circuit rules Alabama can use previously struck-down 2021 State Senate map
A federal court ruled Thursday evening (May 28) that Alabama can revert to the 2021 State Senate map previously struck
Man beaten unconscious for putting faith in Jesus
Lured to a place under the ruse that his young daughter was critically ill, a man in Uganda was attacked and beaten unconscious for becoming a Christian.
Latest news: Disaster Relief building pipeline of leaders; Baylor, BGCT continue ‘collegial and collaborative’ discussions; updated code of practice addresses gender confusion in England
Check out these recent headlines, reported by The Baptist Paper.
Missionaries in Spain share update on creative ministry efforts
In December, International Mission Board missionaries Emilio and Hannah Marrero in Spain were featured in the 2025 Lottie Moon Week of Prayer. They shared an update on their friend Henar, whose story they first shared three years ago.
Alabama asks Supreme Court to allow congressional map after federal court blocked it
Alabama officials asked the U.S. Supreme Court Wednesday (May 7) to pause a federal court’s ruling blocking the state from using a congressional map that’s favorable to Republicans in this year’s elections.
Pastor Connections: Your quick guide to the 2026 SBC Annual Meeting
ICYMI. A few tips and more for pastors and church leaders planning to attend the 2026 SBC Annual Meeting in Orlando, June 9-10.
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Opinion: Pondering how to understand the coming ‘truth and unity’ SBC amendment
If you are attending the meeting and planning to vote as a messenger, I encourage you to read the amendment’s wording carefully and consider all aspects of what it means before casting your vote.
Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for May 31
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for May 31, written by Rony Kozman, Ph.D., Assistant professor of Biblical Studies, Samford University.
Church built into a big rock makes big impact near DeSoto State Park
Chris Murdock says if you just go to his church and stay there, you don’t have to wait long before someone pulls up that you can talk to. That’s because Sallie Howard Memorial Chapel is a conversation piece — it’s built into a boulder.
Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for May 31
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for May 31, written by Douglas K. Wilson, Ph.D., professor of Biblical Studies, University of Mobile.
Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for May 24
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for May 24, written by Rony Kozman, Ph.D., Assistant professor of Biblical Studies, Samford University.
Pastor Connections: Your quick guide to the 2026 SBC Annual Meeting
ICYMI. A few tips and more for pastors and church leaders planning to attend the 2026 SBC Annual Meeting in Orlando, June 9-10.
Author, former seminary president’s wife Betty Drummond dies at 96
“Betty had a lot of different hats in the world they shared.” —Nicholas Clark, author of published work on Lewis and Betty Drummond
Latest news: Missionary doctor who contracted Ebola ‘steadily recovering’
Check out these recent headlines, reported by The Baptist Paper.
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Latest news: Disaster Relief building pipeline of leaders; Baylor, BGCT continue ‘collegial and collaborative’ discussions; updated code of practice addresses gender confusion in England
Check out these recent headlines, reported by The Baptist Paper.
Pastor Connections: Your quick guide to the 2026 SBC Annual Meeting
ICYMI. A few tips and more for pastors and church leaders planning to attend the 2026 SBC Annual Meeting in Orlando, June 9-10.
First person: Information dispenser or conduit for transformation?
“We’ve always done it that way,” a statement heard often in church circles. A statement that often follows is, “And it has worked for us in the past.”
Latest news: Disaster Relief building pipeline of leaders; Baylor, BGCT continue ‘collegial and collaborative’ discussions; updated code of practice addresses gender confusion in England
Check out these recent headlines, reported by The Baptist Paper.
Pastor Connections: Your quick guide to the 2026 SBC Annual Meeting
ICYMI. A few tips and more for pastors and church leaders planning to attend the 2026 SBC Annual Meeting in Orlando, June 9-10.
First person: Information dispenser or conduit for transformation?
“We’ve always done it that way,” a statement heard often in church circles. A statement that often follows is, “And it has worked for us in the past.”