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Ukrainian chaplain’s hope: ‘That none of you would ever know what war is like’
Chaplain Pavlo discussed topics ranging from the book of Revelation to theory of war, to justice and the conditions for peace, to truth-telling and congregational support.

Ready to serve: Student volunteer team meets church, community needs
What does it look like when a new generation of believers steps up to serve its church families and communities? At Maple Avenue Baptist Church in Geneva, the Student Ministry Serve Team is seeking to set that Kingdom example.

Reading results show poverty gaps, standout schools
Alabama’s latest school-level reading results show a familiar pattern: third-graders in high-poverty schools were less likely to meet the state benchmark this spring, but some of those schools still posted some of the strongest results.

Longtime Alabama music minister, Freddie Green, dies at 84
Freddie William Green, a longtime minister of music, died May 30. He was 84. A Harpersville, Alabama, native, Green was

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.”

Called to ministry: Tuscaloosa native to help young women, adults in South Africa
Growing up in Tuscaloosa, Farris Turner attended First Baptist Church with her parents, who emphasized a relationship with Jesus over religion.

Latest news: ‘Disclosure Day’ spotlights extraterrestrials, faith; US and Iran peace deal; new study on parenting released
Check out these recent headlines, reported by The Baptist Paper.

Relatives attack Somali Christian for putting faith in Jesus
A 22-year-old Somali woman required hospitalization and surgeries after relatives beat her for placing her faith in Jesus Christ.
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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.”

Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for June 14
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for June 14, written by Scott Bush, D.Min., Executive Director, Ministry Training Institute, Samford University.

Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for June 14
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for June 14, written by Jay T. Robertson, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Systematic Theology, University of Mobile.

The SBC Annual Meeting is over. Now what?
You spent days walking convention halls, listening to reports, participating in votes, visiting exhibitors, reconnecting with friends and meeting new ministry leaders. The SBC Annual Meeting is an investment of time, money and energy.

Alabama’s Craig Carlisle elected SBC 1st vice president in runoff
Alabama’s Craig Carlisle was elected first vice president of the Southern Baptist Convention in a run-off vote Wednesday morning (June 10).

New director of Alabama Singing Men shares story, hopes
With a name like his, John Boozer said he learned along the way to have fun with it, noting he’s heard all the jokes and has long embraced his nickname of “Booze.”

Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for June 21
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for June 21, written by Jay T. Robertson, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Systematic Theology, University of Mobile.

Weekend review: Highlights from SBC Annual Meeting in Orlando
Check out these recent headlines, reported by The Baptist Paper.
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Ukrainian chaplain’s hope: ‘That none of you would ever know what war is like’
Chaplain Pavlo discussed topics ranging from the book of Revelation to theory of war, to justice and the conditions for peace, to truth-telling and congregational support.

Ready to serve: Student volunteer team meets church, community needs
What does it look like when a new generation of believers steps up to serve its church families and communities? At Maple Avenue Baptist Church in Geneva, the Student Ministry Serve Team is seeking to set that Kingdom example.

Called to ministry: Tuscaloosa native to help young women, adults in South Africa
Growing up in Tuscaloosa, Farris Turner attended First Baptist Church with her parents, who emphasized a relationship with Jesus over religion.

Ukrainian chaplain’s hope: ‘That none of you would ever know what war is like’
Chaplain Pavlo discussed topics ranging from the book of Revelation to theory of war, to justice and the conditions for peace, to truth-telling and congregational support.

Ready to serve: Student volunteer team meets church, community needs
What does it look like when a new generation of believers steps up to serve its church families and communities? At Maple Avenue Baptist Church in Geneva, the Student Ministry Serve Team is seeking to set that Kingdom example.

Called to ministry: Tuscaloosa native to help young women, adults in South Africa
Growing up in Tuscaloosa, Farris Turner attended First Baptist Church with her parents, who emphasized a relationship with Jesus over religion.





