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Opinion: Loving America as it ‘stands at a spiritual crossroads’
Every year around the Fourth of July, especially this year on our semiquincentennial, the same conversation ensues. Someone observes that America has lost her moral compass. Another laments the decline of biblical values. Before long …
Inside Alabama’s booth at the Great American State Fair
A life-size cutout of Gov. Kay Ivey, surrounded by pictures of state landmarks, greets visitors to “Sweet Home Alabama” at the Great American State Fair in Washington.
White Pond Baptist Church dedicates new multipurpose building
The Autauga Baptist Association church reports the addition as a “longtime vision that God has brought to fruition very smoothly.”
GuideStone expands insurance solutions for Alabama churches
Alabama churches are among the first to benefit from the expanded property and casualty insurance model.
Lass Words: God’s ‘special project’
The Bible begins with the creation of the universe. Since it rather quickly moves on to Adam and Eve and their adventure in the Garden of Eden, it can be easy to miss the incredible scope of God’s original project.
Latest news: Adam Greenway reflects on latest ministry venture; Baptists and religious liberty; ruling favors Alaskan flight attendants
Check out these recent headlines, reported by The Baptist Paper.
Holly Pond church kicks off revival week with gospel singing July 5
Pleasant View Missionary Baptist Church in Holly Pond is located on U.S. Highway 278.
19 more Nigerian Christians slain in ongoing campaign against believers
Nineteen more Christians have lost their lives in the years-long campaign against believers in Nigeria.
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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.”
Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for June 28
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for June 28, written by Jay T. Robertson, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Systematic Theology, University of Mobile.
Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for July 5
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for July 5, written by Jay T. Robertson, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Systematic Theology, University of Mobile.
Hunter Street Baptist Church members affirm Snyder as next pastor
Chandler Snyder preached in view of a call Sunday, June 28, and begins his service immediately. Longtime pastor Buddy Gray was honored earlier in the month.
Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for June 28
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for June 28, written by Scott Bush, D.Min., Executive Director, Ministry Training Institute, Samford University.
Celebrating America’s Christian heritage — and a closer look at its founding
As America celebrates her 250th birthday, citizens across our nation will gather beneath fireworks, wave flags and remember the extraordinary events that gave birth to the United States.
Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for July 5
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for July 5, written by Scott Bush, D.Min., Executive Director, Ministry Training Institute, Samford University.
Persecuted believers to draw spotlight on June 29 Day of the Christian Martyr
Southern Baptists are among many denominations that recognize the observance, encouraged by VOM vice president and spokesperson Todd Nettleton.
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Lass Words: God’s ‘special project’
The Bible begins with the creation of the universe. Since it rather quickly moves on to Adam and Eve and their adventure in the Garden of Eden, it can be easy to miss the incredible scope of God’s original project.
Missions amid the rise of AI, data sharing, biometric tech
An era of heightened missionary security is upon us. This year’s Southern Baptist Convention annual meeting in Orlando made that evident.
Staggering reality: 160,101 die daily without Jesus Christ
A Balinese community gathered to bury their dead during an elaborate ceremony in Indonesia.
Lass Words: God’s ‘special project’
The Bible begins with the creation of the universe. Since it rather quickly moves on to Adam and Eve and their adventure in the Garden of Eden, it can be easy to miss the incredible scope of God’s original project.
Missions amid the rise of AI, data sharing, biometric tech
An era of heightened missionary security is upon us. This year’s Southern Baptist Convention annual meeting in Orlando made that evident.
Staggering reality: 160,101 die daily without Jesus Christ
A Balinese community gathered to bury their dead during an elaborate ceremony in Indonesia.