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Baptists joined in prayer for those observing Ramadan. Here’s what happened.
Earlier this year, the International Mission Board asked Southern Baptists to join in prayer for Muslims who were observing Ramadan. IMB shared some ways God moved while they prayed.
Latest news: Ebola outbreak in Congo; ‘Rededicate 250’ draws thousands; Supreme Court allows abortion pill to be mailed
Check out these recent headlines, reported by The Baptist Paper.
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.
Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for May 24
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for May 24, written by Douglas K. Wilson, Ph.D., professor of Biblical Studies, University of Mobile.
Pastor Connections: Embracing sustainable pace; Annual Church Profile’s mixed review; new Christian phone network & battle against pornography
A few tips and more for pastors and church leaders.
First person: 12 ways for your church to stay connected with high school graduates
Regrettably, churches too often lose touch with the students they helped raise when they go away to school. Perhaps these ideas will help your church avoid that tendency.
First person: Finding grandeur of God’s love in rural ministry
Our sanctuary may not be large, but it carries the weight of a couple generations of worship.
First person: Aimlessly twirling in the outfield might leave us out of some cool God moments
Seven-year-old J dances to the beat of her own drum — and she proved it even more during her city baseball league’s opening game in early May.
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Alabama to Supreme Court: Allow use of different congressional map
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall asked the Supreme Court Friday to lift injunctions preventing the state from using a Republican-drawn congressional map before the May 19 primaries.
Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for May 17
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for May 17, written by Daniel Gilliland, content manager, TAB Media Group; associate pastor, Union Community Church.
Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for May 17
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for May 17, written by Douglas K. Wilson, Ph.D., professor of Biblical Studies, University of Mobile.
State Board of Missions to help with IMB learning center renovations; search team assessing ‘thoroughbreds’
Alabama Baptists are joining South Carolina Baptists in donating $1 million to the International Mission Board to be used for
Shades Mountain Baptist Church pastor George Wright resigns unexpectedly
George Wright will preach his final sermon at Shades on May 3.
103 college students heading from Alabama to 22 countries, 11 states this summer
Ben Edfeldt says when you go to an International Mission Board sending celebration, you hear a striking similarity among the stories of new missionaries. “A high percentage of them will say, ‘While in college, the Lord called me to go.'”
Victory Missionary Baptist Church in downtown Birmingham burns
A major fire destroyed Victory Missionary Baptist Church in Birmingham today (May 15). The cause is currently unknown. The church has previously been through a blaze – in October 2025, it caught fire and suffered fire and water damage.
Latest news: Hannah Harper wins American Idol; new Christian phone network blocks pornography; Baptist pastor convicted after preaching John 3:16 sermon
Check out these recent headlines, reported by The Baptist Paper.
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First person: 12 ways for your church to stay connected with high school graduates
Regrettably, churches too often lose touch with the students they helped raise when they go away to school. Perhaps these ideas will help your church avoid that tendency.
First person: Finding grandeur of God’s love in rural ministry
Our sanctuary may not be large, but it carries the weight of a couple generations of worship.
First person: Aimlessly twirling in the outfield might leave us out of some cool God moments
Seven-year-old J dances to the beat of her own drum — and she proved it even more during her city baseball league’s opening game in early May.
First person: 12 ways for your church to stay connected with high school graduates
Regrettably, churches too often lose touch with the students they helped raise when they go away to school. Perhaps these ideas will help your church avoid that tendency.
First person: Finding grandeur of God’s love in rural ministry
Our sanctuary may not be large, but it carries the weight of a couple generations of worship.
First person: Aimlessly twirling in the outfield might leave us out of some cool God moments
Seven-year-old J dances to the beat of her own drum — and she proved it even more during her city baseball league’s opening game in early May.