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19 more Nigerian Christians slain in ongoing campaign against believers
Nineteen more Christians have lost their lives in the years-long campaign against believers in Nigeria.
Missions amid the rise of AI, data sharing, biometric tech
An era of heightened missionary security is upon us. This year’s Southern Baptist Convention annual meeting in Orlando made that evident.
One in five Alabama college borrowers delinquent on loans
Roughly one in five borrowers repaying federal Direct Loans tied to Alabama colleges is more than 90 days delinquent, according to federal data released last week.
Convicted Finn warns Canada to protect religious speech
A Finnish Parliament member prosecuted and convicted in her country for sharing biblical views recently warned Canada’s government what happens when religious speech is not protected.
Samford’s sports industry program to open new student lounge
Samford University’s Sports Industry Program will hold a ribbon-cutting on Friday, Oct. 2, to officially open the new Sports Industry Program Student Lounge on the third floor of Cooney Hall in the Brock School of Business.
Staggering reality: 160,101 die daily without Jesus Christ
A Balinese community gathered to bury their dead during an elaborate ceremony in Indonesia.
Hunter Street Baptist Church members affirm Snyder as next pastor
Chandler Snyder preached in view of a call Sunday, June 28, and begins his service immediately. Longtime pastor Buddy Gray was honored earlier in the month.
Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for July 5
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for July 5, written by Scott Bush, D.Min., Executive Director, Ministry Training Institute, Samford University.
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Hunter Street Baptist Church celebrating Gray’s service, to affirm Snyder as pastor
“After months of prayer, careful discernment, and seeking the Lord’s guidance, the Senior Pastor Search Committee is unanimous in confidently recommending Chandler Snyder as the next Senior Pastor of Hunter Street Baptist Church.”
Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for June 28
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for June 28, written by Jay T. Robertson, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Systematic Theology, University of Mobile.
Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for June 28
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for June 28, written by Scott Bush, D.Min., Executive Director, Ministry Training Institute, Samford University.
Latest news: Camp Mystic files for bankruptcy; India police open investigation into vanished report; what does it mean to belong to a church?
Check out these recent headlines, reported by The Baptist Paper.
Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for July 5
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for July 5, written by Jay T. Robertson, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Systematic Theology, University of Mobile.
Celebrating America’s Christian heritage — and a closer look at its founding
As America celebrates her 250th birthday, citizens across our nation will gather beneath fireworks, wave flags and remember the extraordinary events that gave birth to the United States.
Persecuted believers to draw spotlight on June 29 Day of the Christian Martyr
Southern Baptists are among many denominations that recognize the observance, encouraged by VOM vice president and spokesperson Todd Nettleton.
‘Revitalized’ community outreach sparks new energy for Prattville church
When Mike Watts became the pastor of Calvary Baptist Church, Prattville, in November 2025, he set out to “revitalize” the small church.
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Missions amid the rise of AI, data sharing, biometric tech
An era of heightened missionary security is upon us. This year’s Southern Baptist Convention annual meeting in Orlando made that evident.
Staggering reality: 160,101 die daily without Jesus Christ
A Balinese community gathered to bury their dead during an elaborate ceremony in Indonesia.
First person: What does it mean to belong to a church?
In a fractured, consumeristic age, one of the great theological questions before the church is not only what Christians believe, but what it means for Christians to belong to one another.
Missions amid the rise of AI, data sharing, biometric tech
An era of heightened missionary security is upon us. This year’s Southern Baptist Convention annual meeting in Orlando made that evident.
Staggering reality: 160,101 die daily without Jesus Christ
A Balinese community gathered to bury their dead during an elaborate ceremony in Indonesia.
First person: What does it mean to belong to a church?
In a fractured, consumeristic age, one of the great theological questions before the church is not only what Christians believe, but what it means for Christians to belong to one another.