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Latest news: Samaritan’s Purse plane hijacked; Christmas and the single parent; SBC legal updates
Check out these recent headlines, reported by The Baptist Paper.
FBC Opelika grieving unexpected death of pastor Jeff Meyers
“Pastor Jeff served our church with unwavering devotion, compassion and humility. His love for God and for people was evident in every sermon he preached, every prayer he prayed and every conversation he shared.” —FBC Opelika staff/deacons
Samford University names new head football coach
Upon being introduced as Samford University’s 37th head football coach on Thursday (Dec. 4), John Grass vowed to construct championship-caliber teams that are tough and locally sourced.
Missionaries thankful for God providing ‘one amazing journey’ in Japan
The Week of Prayer for International Missions is Nov. 30 –Dec. 7. The national goal for the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering is $210 million. This year’s theme is “Together.”
FBC Trussville welcomes new education pastor
Justin Law is the new education pastor for First Baptist Church Trussville.
Letters to the Editor
Thank you, Denise George, for the timely article on thealabamabaptist.org: “Why Gen Z women are leaving the faith and how
First person: Trusting God — even when the decision is painful, costly
Do you trust me? That was the question I heard from one of my sons as he, through a sly grin, begged me to sit down.
How ministry leaders can encourage the called
There’s an old adage that says every pastor needs a Paul and a Timothy in their lives, according to Scott Guffin, executive director of Christian ministry at Samford University.
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FBC Opelika grieving unexpected death of pastor Jeff Meyers
“Pastor Jeff served our church with unwavering devotion, compassion and humility. His love for God and for people was evident in every sermon he preached, every prayer he prayed and every conversation he shared.” —FBC Opelika staff/deacons
Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for Nov. 30
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for Nov. 30, written by Adam Winn, Ph.D., Chair and Professor, Department of Biblical and Religious Studies at Samford University.
Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for Dec. 7
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for Dec. 7, written by Douglas K. Wilson, Ph.D., professor of Biblical Studies, University of Mobile.
Convention sermon: Meyers encourages Alabama Baptists to stay the course even when things get tough
Jeff Meyers, senior pastor of First Baptist Church in Opelika, said he — like many others — has had a
Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for Nov. 30
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for November 30, written by Robert Olsen, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Christian Studies, University of Mobile.
Butch Henderson, founder of Metro Changers and longtime youth minister, dies at 71
After serving as youth minister at four First Baptist churches, Butch Henderson served as director of World Changers and as church community missions specialist for Birmingham Metro Baptist Association, then founded Metro Changers.
Sobering statistics fuel focus behind university ministry in South Korea
The Week of Prayer for International Missions is Nov. 30 –Dec. 7. The national goal for the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering is $210 million. This year’s theme is “Together.”
Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for Dec. 7
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for Dec. 7, written by Jeffery M. Leonard, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Biblical & Religious Studies at Samford University.
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Missionaries thankful for God providing ‘one amazing journey’ in Japan
The Week of Prayer for International Missions is Nov. 30 –Dec. 7. The national goal for the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering is $210 million. This year’s theme is “Together.”
Grieving refugees find gospel light in western Europe
The Week of Prayer for International Missions is Nov. 30 –Dec. 7. The national goal for the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering is $210 million. This year’s theme is “Together.”
Mobilizing Chilean believers to reach those ‘yet to hear’
The Week of Prayer for International Missions is Nov. 30 –Dec. 7. The national goal for the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering is $210 million. This year’s theme is “Together.”
Missionaries thankful for God providing ‘one amazing journey’ in Japan
The Week of Prayer for International Missions is Nov. 30 –Dec. 7. The national goal for the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering is $210 million. This year’s theme is “Together.”
Grieving refugees find gospel light in western Europe
The Week of Prayer for International Missions is Nov. 30 –Dec. 7. The national goal for the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering is $210 million. This year’s theme is “Together.”
Mobilizing Chilean believers to reach those ‘yet to hear’
The Week of Prayer for International Missions is Nov. 30 –Dec. 7. The national goal for the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering is $210 million. This year’s theme is “Together.”