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Alabama voters turn out in record low number for congressional special primary
As was widely expected, voter turnout for Tuesday’s special congressional primary election was extremely low.
Latest news: Former BWA general secretary dies; deadly earthquakes in Indonesia, Colombia; how welcoming is your church toward those with disabilities?
Check out these recent headlines reported by The Baptist Paper.
Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for Aug. 23
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for Aug. 23, written by Scott Bush, D.Min., Executive Director, Ministry Training Institute, Samford University.
Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for Aug. 23
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for Aug. 23, written by Jay T. Robertson, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Systematic Theology, University of Mobile.
Off to college: Did we do enough to prepare her?
In a few short days our only daughter, our only child, will be off to college for her freshman year. What?! I’m still in a little bit of denial about all of this (I haven’t quite gotten over her last soccer game).
Study: Pastors’ sense of calling up amid lagging satisfaction
A newly released report by Barna Group and Gloo finds that while emotional strain and exhaustion has improved among pastors in the U.S., satisfaction has decreased from 72% in 2015 to 52% in 2026.
Weekend review: American missionary pilot released; pastor jailed over TikTok video; new documentary series spotlights-faith-amid-war
Grab a cup of coffee, and check out these recent headlines reported by The Baptist Paper.
Prattville youth pastor initiates ‘speed-mentoring’ event to bridge age groups
“The goal of the event is not to build the relationship, but to give them the push to do it on their own,” said Jonworth Locke, minister to students at Glynwood Baptist Church in Prattville, noting participation continues to grow.
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Latest news: Johnny Hunt’s final claim in lawsuit dismissed; cyber crime impacts 1,000 nonprofits; pastor Mike Stone’s daughter enters hospice care
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Allen named incoming leader of Alabama Baptist State Board of Missions
Derek Allen, pastor of First Baptist Church Tillman’s Corner in Mobile, will serve as executive director-elect of the Alabama Baptist State Board of Missions Aug. 31 through Jan. 31 and then steps into the executive director role Feb. 1.
Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for Aug. 16
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for Aug. 16, written by Scott Bush, D.Min., Executive Director, Ministry Training Institute, Samford University.
Prattville youth pastor initiates ‘speed-mentoring’ event to bridge age groups
“The goal of the event is not to build the relationship, but to give them the push to do it on their own,” said Jonworth Locke, minister to students at Glynwood Baptist Church in Prattville, noting participation continues to grow.
Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for Aug. 16
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for Aug. 16, written by Jay T. Robertson, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Systematic Theology, University of Mobile.
New Alabama ACAP scores released. How did your school, district do?
The Alabama State Department of Education posted spring 2026 Alabama Comprehensive Assessment Program results Thursday afternoon (Aug. 13), showing modest
Birmingham pastor of almost 40 years retiring
Gregory Clarke, pastor of New Hope Baptist Church, Birmingham, for almost 40 years, has announced his plans to retire Dec. 31.
Alabaster 10-year-old’s dream turned published book into ‘a testament to his creativity, determination’
Baking cake pops with his mom is nothing new for 10-year-old Jayce Hamilton of Alabaster, but what it’s doing for him has changed quite a bit for the 5th grader with an autism diagnosis.
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Study: Pastors’ sense of calling up amid lagging satisfaction
A newly released report by Barna Group and Gloo finds that while emotional strain and exhaustion has improved among pastors in the U.S., satisfaction has decreased from 72% in 2015 to 52% in 2026.
Weekend review: American missionary pilot released; pastor jailed over TikTok video; new documentary series spotlights-faith-amid-war
Grab a cup of coffee, and check out these recent headlines reported by The Baptist Paper.
Prattville youth pastor initiates ‘speed-mentoring’ event to bridge age groups
“The goal of the event is not to build the relationship, but to give them the push to do it on their own,” said Jonworth Locke, minister to students at Glynwood Baptist Church in Prattville, noting participation continues to grow.
Study: Pastors’ sense of calling up amid lagging satisfaction
A newly released report by Barna Group and Gloo finds that while emotional strain and exhaustion has improved among pastors in the U.S., satisfaction has decreased from 72% in 2015 to 52% in 2026.
Weekend review: American missionary pilot released; pastor jailed over TikTok video; new documentary series spotlights-faith-amid-war
Grab a cup of coffee, and check out these recent headlines reported by The Baptist Paper.
Prattville youth pastor initiates ‘speed-mentoring’ event to bridge age groups
“The goal of the event is not to build the relationship, but to give them the push to do it on their own,” said Jonworth Locke, minister to students at Glynwood Baptist Church in Prattville, noting participation continues to grow.