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Latest news: American Bible Society’s 2026 State of the Bible report; Hurricane Isaias updates; and are you stuck in the future?
Check out these recent headlines reported by The Baptist Paper.
First person: Word of appreciation, note of gratitude for Rick Lance
It’s the milestone moments during a leader’s tenure that help define the ultimate legacy.
How knowing household demographics can help focus your congregation’s ministry
Should your congregation shift from simply counting individuals engaged with your congregation to capturing household-level demographics?
Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for Oct. 18
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for Oct. 18, written by Scott Guffin, Associate Professor and Executive Director of Christian Ministry, Samford University.
Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for Oct. 18
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for Oct. 18, written by Robert Olsen, Ph.D., Professor of Historical Theology and Director of Intercultural Studies, University of Mobile.
First person: 15 gift ideas for Pastor Appreciation Month
Perhaps one of these ideas will encourage you to honor your pastor this year.
Alabama Baptist Disaster Relief jumps into action as soon as Isaias cleared
Along with property damage across several counties, three Alabama Baptist churches have reported damage so far — New Brockton Baptist Church in Coffee County, Catawba Springs Baptist Church near Brewton and Ino Baptist Church in Kinston.
Weekend review: Hurricane relief efforts ‘ready’ and updates on persecuted church
Grab a cup of coffee, and check out these headlines from the week reported by The Baptist Paper.
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Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for Oct. 11
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for Oct. 11, written by Scott Guffin, Associate Professor and Executive Director of Christian Ministry, Samford University.
West Cullman church’s sanctuary destroyed by fire; man accepts Christ during cleanup
Pastor Wayne Wisner said he can already see God at work in the ashes of the fire at St. John Missionary Baptist Church in West Cullman Baptist Association that happened in the early morning hours of Oct. 5.
Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for Oct. 11
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for Oct. 11, written by Robert Olsen, Ph.D., Professor of Historical Theology and Director of Intercultural Studies, University of Mobile.
Cheaha Area Crusade draws thousands as 40+ area churches work together to plan, pray, follow up
James Howard said he’d been praying for a buddy of his for years. But he didn’t expect it to be the lights from the football field that got him.
Latest news: Responding to adult child estrangement; reflecting on 3rd anniversary of Oct. 7 attack; Jim Bakker’s impact on SBC’s former TV network
Check out these recent headlines reported by The Baptist Paper.
Alabama Baptist Disaster Relief jumps into action as soon as Isaias cleared
Along with property damage across several counties, three Alabama Baptist churches have reported damage so far — New Brockton Baptist Church in Coffee County, Catawba Springs Baptist Church near Brewton and Ino Baptist Church in Kinston.
Pastor Appreciation Month: 32 ways to honor your pastor
I update and publish this list each year so you and your church can consider ways to show your gratitude to your pastor during Pastor Appreciation Month:
West End Baptist women make jump ropes from T-shirts for Christmas shoeboxes
It started with a little online inspiration and ended up being a big, fun project, according to Karen Watkins. And now the women of West End Baptist Church in Clanton are sending more than 300 handmade jump ropes to children in other count
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First person: Word of appreciation, note of gratitude for Rick Lance
It’s the milestone moments during a leader’s tenure that help define the ultimate legacy.
How knowing household demographics can help focus your congregation’s ministry
Should your congregation shift from simply counting individuals engaged with your congregation to capturing household-level demographics?
First person: 15 gift ideas for Pastor Appreciation Month
Perhaps one of these ideas will encourage you to honor your pastor this year.
First person: Word of appreciation, note of gratitude for Rick Lance
It’s the milestone moments during a leader’s tenure that help define the ultimate legacy.
How knowing household demographics can help focus your congregation’s ministry
Should your congregation shift from simply counting individuals engaged with your congregation to capturing household-level demographics?
First person: 15 gift ideas for Pastor Appreciation Month
Perhaps one of these ideas will encourage you to honor your pastor this year.