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Central Alabama Water to stop adding fluoride to drinking water
Birmingham-area water filtration company Central Alabama Water will stop adding fluoride to its drinking water, it announced recently.
‘Heinous and targeted killing’: Pastor abducted, slain in South Sudan
A pastor in South Sudan was abducted in February while fishing, and then slain — the second church leader to be killed in two months.
First person: I love missionaries. Here’s 8 reasons why.
“If you know me at all, you know I love missionaries. One reason I do is because they always teach me something. Here are some of the things I’ve learned from them over the years.”
Missionaries in Central Asia: ‘The Lord has really given us unexpected fruit’
They’ve now been serving in their country for over a decade. Nearly nine years ago, they planted a church that has 26 members with four deacons and two elders.
Alabama CHOOSE Act applications exceed 37,000; March 31 deadline approaching
Alabama’s school voucher program has drawn more than 37,000 applications for the 2026-27 school year, outpacing last year’s mid-March total even as the number of first-time applicants trails last year’s pace.
Jed Coppenger encourages students to experience God’s power, presence and provision through prayer
During the University of Mobile chapel on March 18, students heard a powerful message on prayer delivered by Jed Coppenger, lead pastor of First Baptist Church in Cumming, Georgia.
Nearing final passage on title fraud prevention bill
The Alabama Legislature is close to final passage on bills supporters hope will protect property owners by making it harder for fraudsters to sell real estate they don’t own.
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.
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Latest news: Action star, Christian Chuck Norris dies; Bethlehem and tourism; evangelist’s new resource for churches
Check out these recent headlines, reported by The Baptist Paper.
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.
Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for March 22
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for March 22, written by Douglas K. Wilson, Ph.D., professor of Biblical Studies, University of Mobile.
Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for March 22
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for March 22, written by Rony Kozman, Ph.D., Assistant professor of Biblical Studies, Samford University.
Chuck Norris shares about life at 83 and how he’s aging well
Actor Chuck Norris, 83, says this season of his life is “all about sharing my passion for health and wellness with others and giving back to the community.”
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.
Norris: ‘Real men live for Christ’
Chuck Norris, star of the martial arts flavored “Walker, Texas Ranger,” is known as a man of action. But according
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First person: I love missionaries. Here’s 8 reasons why.
“If you know me at all, you know I love missionaries. One reason I do is because they always teach me something. Here are some of the things I’ve learned from them over the years.”
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.
Lass Words: In need of wisdom
Have you ever done something so totally stupid that, afterward, you just stood still and marveled at your own brainlessness?
First person: I love missionaries. Here’s 8 reasons why.
“If you know me at all, you know I love missionaries. One reason I do is because they always teach me something. Here are some of the things I’ve learned from them over the years.”
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.
Lass Words: In need of wisdom
Have you ever done something so totally stupid that, afterward, you just stood still and marveled at your own brainlessness?