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First person: Escalating level of negative stress provides obvious opportunity to fill the gap
As we wrap up Stress Awareness Month (April) and head into Mental Health Awareness Month (May), I’m curious what our congregations might consider as ways to fill in the gaps for families struggling with overload, exhaustion and confusion.
‘Stranger in their world’: Continuing the work in Central Asia
When Russ and Olivia Hooper joined the International Mission Board’s Macedonia Program, they signed up for a four-year adventure that blended hands-on church planting with seminary study.
School safety: $12.2M to flow through initiative as award criteria evolve
As Alabama prepares to channel $12.2 million from its Roblox settlement through the state’s Safe Schools Initiative, Attorney General Steve Marshall said the money will help fill gaps in school safety efforts across Alabama.
Latest news: Baptist reinforcements deployed as Georgia fires grow; White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting supect charged
Check out these recent headlines, reported by The Baptist Paper.
Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for May 3
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for May 3, written by Rony Kozman, Ph.D., Assistant professor of Biblical Studies, Samford University.
Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for May 3
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for May 3, written by Douglas K. Wilson, Ph.D., professor of Biblical Studies, University of Mobile.
3.8M Alabamians are registered to vote with primary one month away
Less than a month out from the primary election, around 3.8 million Alabamians are registered to vote, according to the most recent data released by the secretary of state’s office.
Indian state institutes harsher anti-conversion law
An even harsher anti-conversion statute is taking effect in India’s Chhattisgarh state, where Christians already experience significant persecution.
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FBC Geneva calls new pastor
Jim Peters begins as the new pastor of First Baptist Church Geneva on May 3.
‘Start of a great movement’: Auburn BCM sees exponential growth
After a season of transition, Auburn’s Baptist Campus Ministries is seeing exponential growth as students are learning to take their faith to their campus.
‘Restored hope’: new owner of Judson College campus brings fresh energy to region
“This is a moment of generational importance and hope-building for an area that has been in decline since the 1970s.” —John Nicholson, pastor of Siloam Baptist Church in Marion
Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for April 26
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for April 26, written by Rony Kozman, Ph.D., Assistant professor of Biblical Studies, Samford University.
Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for April 26
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for April 26, written by Douglas K. Wilson, Ph.D., professor of Biblical Studies, University of Mobile.
The Alabama Baptist to share ‘iconic’ building with Timberchase Financial
“The Alabama Baptist building was at the top of our wish list. Not only is it in a great location, but I have always thought of the building as iconic. I remember visiting it as a child, soon after it was built.” —Bryan Hancock, Timberchase
Lass Words: Living a model for love
The desk in my home office is covered with photos, most of them of my family. The biggest one is a portrait of my mom and dad, which sits directly above and in front of me.
Leading & teaching in age of AI: Worship leaders should ask this ‘major question,’ Baptist professor says
Modern pastors must exercise “selective ministry” in the world of Artificial Intelligence, according to a professor at Samford University.
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First person: Escalating level of negative stress provides obvious opportunity to fill the gap
As we wrap up Stress Awareness Month (April) and head into Mental Health Awareness Month (May), I’m curious what our congregations might consider as ways to fill in the gaps for families struggling with overload, exhaustion and confusion.
‘Stranger in their world’: Continuing the work in Central Asia
When Russ and Olivia Hooper joined the International Mission Board’s Macedonia Program, they signed up for a four-year adventure that blended hands-on church planting with seminary study.
School safety: $12.2M to flow through initiative as award criteria evolve
As Alabama prepares to channel $12.2 million from its Roblox settlement through the state’s Safe Schools Initiative, Attorney General Steve Marshall said the money will help fill gaps in school safety efforts across Alabama.
First person: Escalating level of negative stress provides obvious opportunity to fill the gap
As we wrap up Stress Awareness Month (April) and head into Mental Health Awareness Month (May), I’m curious what our congregations might consider as ways to fill in the gaps for families struggling with overload, exhaustion and confusion.
‘Stranger in their world’: Continuing the work in Central Asia
When Russ and Olivia Hooper joined the International Mission Board’s Macedonia Program, they signed up for a four-year adventure that blended hands-on church planting with seminary study.
School safety: $12.2M to flow through initiative as award criteria evolve
As Alabama prepares to channel $12.2 million from its Roblox settlement through the state’s Safe Schools Initiative, Attorney General Steve Marshall said the money will help fill gaps in school safety efforts across Alabama.