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Reflecting on 2 decades of proclaiming gospel in Philippines
Wade and Sharon Sigrest are International Mission Board missionaries serving among the Cebu Cebuanos in the Philippines, a nation made up of more than 7,600 islands.
Christian woman in critical condition following brutal attack
A Christian woman in Pakistan is in critical condition after two men brutally raped her.
Education: First Class pre-K keeps perfect quality mark for 20th straight year
Alabama’s First Class Pre-K program again ranked among the nation’s top for quality, marking its 20th consecutive year of meeting
First person: Jesus’ most difficult command
A shocking act on a dark New York highway once left a nation demanding justice, but what followed told a far deeper story about the power of love and forgiveness.
Deadly raids: 31 Christians slain in multiple villages
At least 31 people were killed in recent attacks upon villages in Nigeria, as Christians continue to be targeted for violence.
Alabama reaches $12.2M settlement with Roblox to ensure child safety, send ‘clear message’
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall announced April 21 that the state has “reached a substantial settlement with the popular interactive gaming platform Roblox, securing meaningful improvements to online child safety …”
Latest news: Lifeway and Southeastern Seminary elect new presidents; Court rules Texas can require public schools to display Ten Commandments
Check out these recent headlines, reported by The Baptist Paper.
Building SonLight Ranch: How a ‘God-sized dream’ is becoming reality
Shirley Windham Jay’s face lit up as she navigated her golf cart through the tall grass on the Moundville property she and her husband bought after God told them to sell their house in Northport and open a ranch for rescued horses.
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‘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.
Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for April 19
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for April 19, written by Rony Kozman, Ph.D., Assistant professor of Biblical Studies, Samford University.
FBC Geneva calls new pastor
Jim Peters begins as the new pastor of First Baptist Church Geneva on May 3.
‘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
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
Christian leaders, government officials and celebrities to read Bible aloud ‘cover to cover’
For just over a week beginning this Sunday (April 19), some 500 Christian leaders, government officials and celebrities will embark on a first-ever public endeavor: They will take their turns reading the Bible — from cover to cover.
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.
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.
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First person: Jesus’ most difficult command
A shocking act on a dark New York highway once left a nation demanding justice, but what followed told a far deeper story about the power of love and forgiveness.
Building SonLight Ranch: How a ‘God-sized dream’ is becoming reality
Shirley Windham Jay’s face lit up as she navigated her golf cart through the tall grass on the Moundville property she and her husband bought after God told them to sell their house in Northport and open a ranch for rescued horses.
‘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
First person: Jesus’ most difficult command
A shocking act on a dark New York highway once left a nation demanding justice, but what followed told a far deeper story about the power of love and forgiveness.
Building SonLight Ranch: How a ‘God-sized dream’ is becoming reality
Shirley Windham Jay’s face lit up as she navigated her golf cart through the tall grass on the Moundville property she and her husband bought after God told them to sell their house in Northport and open a ranch for rescued horses.
‘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