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Coptic Christian appealing blasphemy conviction in Egypt
A Coptic Christian scholar has been sentenced to a five-year prison term and hard labor for his conviction on blasphemy charges in Egypt.
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“The Goodness of God in the Gift of Scripture” – Uche Anizor In “The Goodness of God in the Gift
Latest news: 2026 SBC preview; presidential Q&A; WMU acquires Royal Racers
Check out these recent headlines, reported by The Baptist Paper.
Busy day of primary elections ends with several incumbents losing seats
Two state senators and at least six House members lost their seats Tuesday in a busy day of primary elections in Alabama.
Latest news: China’s Christian movement continues to grow; Chick-fil-A franchisee sued; Televangelist, author James Robison dies at 82
Check out these recent headlines, reported by The Baptist Paper.
University of Mobile hires new men’s basketball head coach from Pepperdine
The University of Mobile has named veteran basketball coach Mike Doig from Pepperdine University as the new men’s head basketball coach.
UK pastor cleared of charges in win for free speech
Police have dropped charges against a Christian pastor following a monthslong investigation into his street preaching.
First person: Don’t let this happen to your small group
One of the fastest ways to kill a small group isn’t bad theology, poor leadership or even lack of preparation.
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Alabama to Supreme Court: Allow use of different congressional map
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall asked the Supreme Court Friday to lift injunctions preventing the state from using a Republican-drawn congressional map before the May 19 primaries.
Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for May 17
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for May 17, written by Daniel Gilliland, content manager, TAB Media Group; associate pastor, Union Community Church.
Shades Crest Baptist calls Ratcliff as new pastor
Shades Crest Baptist Church in Hoover called Dustin Ratcliff as its new pastor May 17. Ratcliff has been serving since
State Board of Missions to help with IMB learning center renovations; search team assessing ‘thoroughbreds’
Alabama Baptists are joining South Carolina Baptists in donating $1 million to the International Mission Board to be used for
Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for May 17
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for May 17, written by Douglas K. Wilson, Ph.D., professor of Biblical Studies, University of Mobile.
Victory Missionary Baptist Church in downtown Birmingham burns
A major fire destroyed Victory Missionary Baptist Church in Birmingham today (May 15). The cause is currently unknown. The church has previously been through a blaze – in October 2025, it caught fire and suffered fire and water damage.
Shades Mountain Baptist Church pastor George Wright resigns unexpectedly
George Wright will preach his final sermon at Shades on May 3.
First person: ‘He restores my soul’ — even in retirement
I had served in church positions for more than 50 years, yet here I was. Sickness crept in, and then the circumstances of life came crashing down until I found myself in the hospital.
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Latest news: 2026 SBC preview; presidential Q&A; WMU acquires Royal Racers
Check out these recent headlines, reported by The Baptist Paper.
Latest news: China’s Christian movement continues to grow; Chick-fil-A franchisee sued; Televangelist, author James Robison dies at 82
Check out these recent headlines, reported by The Baptist Paper.
First person: Don’t let this happen to your small group
One of the fastest ways to kill a small group isn’t bad theology, poor leadership or even lack of preparation.
Latest news: 2026 SBC preview; presidential Q&A; WMU acquires Royal Racers
Check out these recent headlines, reported by The Baptist Paper.
Latest news: China’s Christian movement continues to grow; Chick-fil-A franchisee sued; Televangelist, author James Robison dies at 82
Check out these recent headlines, reported by The Baptist Paper.
First person: Don’t let this happen to your small group
One of the fastest ways to kill a small group isn’t bad theology, poor leadership or even lack of preparation.