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Longtime pastor Douglas Haynes dies at 82
Douglas Haynes, a longtime bivocational pastor in Randolph and Cleburne counties, died Feb. 2. The churches he served included Chulafinnee Baptist and Pine Grove Baptist, both in Heflin, and Ethelsville Baptist.
Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for March 15
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for March 8, written by Douglas K. Wilson, Ph.D., professor of Biblical Studies, University of Mobile.
First Person: Walking the road to resurrection
There is something profoundly moving about the final days of Jesus — each day is filled with purpose, love and glory. The Passion Week is the most holy of all weeks for the Church.
When a small church believes God can do big things
Eight women from Union Chapel Missionary Baptist Church in Kingston, Tennessee, felt God stirring their hearts to make hundreds of fried pies to support International Mission Board missionaries.
Regular attenders aren’t joining your church? This may be why.
Maybe you know these people. They’ve been attending your church for some time — certainly long enough now to have decided whether to join officially.
Latest news: Beth Moore announces next steps; Nigeria’s crisis sparks religion debate; evangelist ‘crosses’ America with a message
Check out these recent headlines, reported by The Baptist Paper.
Return of the neighborhood church? Rainer encourages ‘welcome and relationship.’
Evangelism is “the headwaters of everything,” according to pastor and ministry leader Sam Rainer. “All church health flows downstream from evangelism.”
UM Grace Pilot School of Business Dean Kathy Dunning to retire; national search underway
The University of Mobile announced that Kathy Dunning, dean of the Grace Pilot School of Business, will retire at the conclusion of the 2025–2026 academic year. University officials have launched a national search for her successor.
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Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for March 8
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for March 8, written by Rony Kozman, Ph.D., Assistant professor of Biblical Studies, Samford University.
Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for March 8
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for March 8, written by Douglas K. Wilson, Ph.D., professor of Biblical Studies, University of Mobile.
Latest news: Beth Moore announces next steps; Nigeria’s crisis sparks religion debate; evangelist ‘crosses’ America with a message
Check out these recent headlines, reported by The Baptist Paper.
New movie, book share Millard’s life-changing story of grace
Said to be the bestselling Christian song ever, “I Can Only Imagine” resonated with fans worldwide. It would be easy to think that MercyMe’s lead singer, Bart Millard, would be set for life.
Return of the neighborhood church? Rainer encourages ‘welcome and relationship.’
Evangelism is “the headwaters of everything,” according to pastor and ministry leader Sam Rainer. “All church health flows downstream from evangelism.”
Regular attenders aren’t joining your church? This may be why.
Maybe you know these people. They’ve been attending your church for some time — certainly long enough now to have decided whether to join officially.
State Department: Americans urged to leave — or ‘reconsider travel’ to — 14 Middle Eastern countries
As fighting escalates in the Middle East since U.S. and Israeli strikes against Iran began on Feb. 28, so has the number of countries Americans are being advised to leave or avoid.
Creative evangelist Dan Bellamy captivates audiences with ‘blown-up stories’
For creative evangelist Dan Bellamy, balloons are more than decorations for a birthday party.
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First Person: Walking the road to resurrection
There is something profoundly moving about the final days of Jesus — each day is filled with purpose, love and glory. The Passion Week is the most holy of all weeks for the Church.
When a small church believes God can do big things
Eight women from Union Chapel Missionary Baptist Church in Kingston, Tennessee, felt God stirring their hearts to make hundreds of fried pies to support International Mission Board missionaries.
Regular attenders aren’t joining your church? This may be why.
Maybe you know these people. They’ve been attending your church for some time — certainly long enough now to have decided whether to join officially.
First Person: Walking the road to resurrection
There is something profoundly moving about the final days of Jesus — each day is filled with purpose, love and glory. The Passion Week is the most holy of all weeks for the Church.
When a small church believes God can do big things
Eight women from Union Chapel Missionary Baptist Church in Kingston, Tennessee, felt God stirring their hearts to make hundreds of fried pies to support International Mission Board missionaries.
Regular attenders aren’t joining your church? This may be why.
Maybe you know these people. They’ve been attending your church for some time — certainly long enough now to have decided whether to join officially.