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How are Baptist chaplains transforming Kenya’s hospitals, prisons and schools?
Supporting a family ending the life support of a loved one. Ministering to prison inmates and officers. Counseling students. God is using more than
Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for April 5
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for April 5, written by Rony Kozman, Ph.D., Assistant professor of Biblical Studies, Samford University.
Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for April 5
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for April 5, written by Douglas K. Wilson, Ph.D., professor of Biblical Studies, University of Mobile.
ERLC names presidential nominee: Evan Lenow
A Mississippi College professor was announced as the nominee for president of the SBC’s Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission Monday (March 30). Evan Lenow will be presented to the ERLC Board of Trustees at a special called meeting in April
Latest news: Bible sales opportunity for churches; Baptist college student fired for answering questions on faith; anti-Christian hostilities increase in India
To read a quick recap of some of the latest news reports and other articles from The Baptist Paper this
Lass Words: View from the front
Leadership has its challenges, but choosing to serve the Lord is worth it.
First person: Addressing the ‘normalization of divorce’
When my wife and I said, “I do” over 20 years ago, neither of us knew very much about marriage. We were certain, however, that dreams, not exit strategies, were our primary ambition for the future.
First Person: Now is the time to minister to prodigal Christians
While doing some spring cleaning, I discovered in the bottom of a drawer, a church pictorial directory which was about 6-year old. Glancing through it, I noticed that many once active families had dropped out and no longer attended.
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Birmingham-area churches host city’s first Serve Tour, see big impact
During Birmingham Serve Tour, more than 1,400 volunteers from 15 states partnered with churches in the Birmingham metro area to work on more than 50 projects ranging from giving haircuts at shelters to building bed kits.
Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for March 29
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for March 29, written by Rony Kozman, Ph.D., Assistant professor of Biblical Studies, Samford University.
Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for March 29
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for March 29, written by Douglas K. Wilson, Ph.D., professor of Biblical Studies, University of Mobile.
5 vanity metrics churches chase — and 5 to actually move the mission
Pastor, let me say this gently. Some of the numbers you’re celebrating may not mean what you think they mean.
Extremists invade worship service, beat pastor unconscious
A mob of extremists interrupted a worship service at a house, attacked men, women and children, and assaulted the pastor until he lost consciousness.
Petra consistent in message of ‘Hope’
In 50 years, a lot can change. However, with Petra, the groundbreaking contemporary Christian rock band, not much has changed. Their latest album, “Hope,” sounds like their early work. More importantly, their message hasn’t changed.
Former Gardendale pastor Steve Gaines dies following battle with cancer
Steve Gaines, former pastor of Bellevue Baptist in Cordova, Tennessee, and Gardendale First Baptist Church, died March 20. During his time at Gardendale FBC, Gaines led the congregation from a membership of 4,000 to 8,500.
Family fights to bring Christian boy home
A 14-year-old Christian boy’s employer is accused of keeping the boy from his family and of forcing him to convert to a certain religion.
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Lass Words: View from the front
Leadership has its challenges, but choosing to serve the Lord is worth it.
First person: Addressing the ‘normalization of divorce’
When my wife and I said, “I do” over 20 years ago, neither of us knew very much about marriage. We were certain, however, that dreams, not exit strategies, were our primary ambition for the future.
First Person: Now is the time to minister to prodigal Christians
While doing some spring cleaning, I discovered in the bottom of a drawer, a church pictorial directory which was about 6-year old. Glancing through it, I noticed that many once active families had dropped out and no longer attended.
Lass Words: View from the front
Leadership has its challenges, but choosing to serve the Lord is worth it.
First person: Addressing the ‘normalization of divorce’
When my wife and I said, “I do” over 20 years ago, neither of us knew very much about marriage. We were certain, however, that dreams, not exit strategies, were our primary ambition for the future.
First Person: Now is the time to minister to prodigal Christians
While doing some spring cleaning, I discovered in the bottom of a drawer, a church pictorial directory which was about 6-year old. Glancing through it, I noticed that many once active families had dropped out and no longer attended.