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Alabama CHOOSE Act applications exceed 37,000; March 31 deadline approaching
Alabama’s school voucher program has drawn more than 37,000 applications for the 2026-27 school year, outpacing last year’s mid-March total even as the number of first-time applicants trails last year’s pace.
Jed Coppenger encourages students to experience God’s power, presence and provision through prayer
During the University of Mobile chapel on March 18, students heard a powerful message on prayer delivered by Jed Coppenger, lead pastor of First Baptist Church in Cumming, Georgia.
Nearing final passage on title fraud prevention bill
The Alabama Legislature is close to final passage on bills supporters hope will protect property owners by making it harder for fraudsters to sell real estate they don’t own.
Birmingham-area churches host city’s first Serve Tour, see big impact
During Birmingham Serve Tour, more than 1,400 volunteers from 15 states partnered with churches in the Birmingham metro area to work on more than 50 projects ranging from giving haircuts at shelters to building bed kits.
Lass Words: In need of wisdom
Have you ever done something so totally stupid that, afterward, you just stood still and marveled at your own brainlessness?
Student Retention Council seeks to keep graduates in Alabama
Members of Alabama’s Student Retention Council recently told state lawmakers they are working to raise awareness of career opportunities and quality-of-life advantages in hopes of persuading more graduates to stay in Alabama.
Christian leader arrested for ‘hate speech’
The leader of a Christian church was arrested in Indonesia, purportedly for his comments on a social media video that authorities deemed to be hate speech.
Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for March 29
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for March 29, written by Rony Kozman, Ph.D., Assistant professor of Biblical Studies, Samford University.
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Latest news: Action star, Christian Chuck Norris dies; Bethlehem and tourism; evangelist’s new resource for churches
Check out these recent headlines, reported by The Baptist Paper.
Former Gardendale pastor Steve Gaines dies following battle with cancer
Steve Gaines, former pastor of Bellevue Baptist in Cordova, Tennessee, and Gardendale First Baptist Church, died March 20. During his time at Gardendale FBC, Gaines led the congregation from a membership of 4,000 to 8,500.
Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for March 22
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for March 22, written by Douglas K. Wilson, Ph.D., professor of Biblical Studies, University of Mobile.
Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for March 22
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for March 22, written by Rony Kozman, Ph.D., Assistant professor of Biblical Studies, Samford University.
Chuck Norris shares about life at 83 and how he’s aging well
Actor Chuck Norris, 83, says this season of his life is “all about sharing my passion for health and wellness with others and giving back to the community.”
Norris: ‘Real men live for Christ’
Chuck Norris, star of the martial arts flavored “Walker, Texas Ranger,” is known as a man of action. But according
Students encouraged to pursue Jesus at all costs
During the March 11 chapel service at the University of Mobile, Derek Allen, lead pastor of First Baptist Church in Tillman’s Corner, reminded students to pursue Jesus because He is the perfect revelation of God.
Lebanese Baptists persevere, schedule virtual prayer gathering amid Middle East tumult
Wouldn’t you like to pray with Christians in Lebanon? Specifically to pray with followers of Christ providing shelter and emergency aid to uprooted Lebanese amid the latest round of conflict.
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Birmingham-area churches host city’s first Serve Tour, see big impact
During Birmingham Serve Tour, more than 1,400 volunteers from 15 states partnered with churches in the Birmingham metro area to work on more than 50 projects ranging from giving haircuts at shelters to building bed kits.
Lass Words: In need of wisdom
Have you ever done something so totally stupid that, afterward, you just stood still and marveled at your own brainlessness?
Age of AI news and its influence: Where do we go from here?
A recent study by communications psychologists at University College London found that participants who watched deepfake videos were still influenced by the content even after being told the videos were fabricated. Did you catch that?
Birmingham-area churches host city’s first Serve Tour, see big impact
During Birmingham Serve Tour, more than 1,400 volunteers from 15 states partnered with churches in the Birmingham metro area to work on more than 50 projects ranging from giving haircuts at shelters to building bed kits.
Lass Words: In need of wisdom
Have you ever done something so totally stupid that, afterward, you just stood still and marveled at your own brainlessness?
Age of AI news and its influence: Where do we go from here?
A recent study by communications psychologists at University College London found that participants who watched deepfake videos were still influenced by the content even after being told the videos were fabricated. Did you catch that?