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Pastor Franklin Kirksey, known for his writing and 47 years of ministry, dies
Franklin Lee Kirksey, former pastor of churches in Alabama, Mississippi and South Carolina, died Sept. 11. He was 64.
Christian woman’s slaying sparks protest
A Pakistani Christian was fatally shot for rebuffing the advances of a male neighbor.
Five sons beat father for putting faith in Christ
A Ugandan man was hospitalized for a week after his adult sons attacked and beat him for putting his faith in Jesus Christ.
International MedAdvance opens new chapter for healthcare missions
For 19 years, MedAdvance has been an annual International Mission Board event that promotes global healthcare strategies to reach the lost.
Latest news: Update on Sills lawsuit against SBC; Christian presence in Nigeria eroding; AI fears growing
Check out these recent headlines reported by The Baptist Paper.
Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for Sept. 20
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for Sept. 20, written by Scott Guffin, Associate Professor and Executive Director of Christian Ministry, Samford University.
Pastor faces ALS diagnosis with faith
Check out recent headlines reported by The Baptist Paper.
Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for Sept. 20
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for Sept. 20, written by Robert Olsen, Ph.D., Professor of Historical Theology and Director of Intercultural Studies, University of Mobile.
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Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for Sept. 13
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for Sept. 13 written by Scott Guffin, Associate Professor and Executive Director of Christian Ministry, Samford University.
Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for Sept. 13
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for Sept. 13, written by Robert Olsen, Ph.D., Professor of Historical Theology and Director of Intercultural Studies, University of Mobile.
Re-Christianizing John Howard: A historical role model for Alabama Baptists
This September, on the 300th anniversary of his birth, we have an opportunity to remember John Howard again and to recover a more accurate portrait of his life and work, writes Samford history professor S. Jonathan Bass.
‘Crazy Tie Guy’ helps audiences recognize and remember Jesus
Almost 30 years ago when Nathan Dorrell was balancing seminary studies along with starting a creative ministry, he earned a nickname that made it easy for him to be recognized and remembered.
Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for Sept. 20
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for Sept. 20, written by Robert Olsen, Ph.D., Professor of Historical Theology and Director of Intercultural Studies, University of Mobile.
First person: Couple leaves fingerprints all across Shocco Springs
“[I] can still picture the retired rocket scientist in Liberty overalls, pencil and pad in the front pocket, walking beside [me] saying, ‘being right doesn’t require proving the other person wrong.'” —Russell Klinner, Shocco Springs
Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for Sept. 20
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for Sept. 20, written by Scott Guffin, Associate Professor and Executive Director of Christian Ministry, Samford University.
Latest news: Update on Sills lawsuit against SBC; Christian presence in Nigeria eroding; AI fears growing
Check out these recent headlines reported by The Baptist Paper.
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Latest news: Update on Sills lawsuit against SBC; Christian presence in Nigeria eroding; AI fears growing
Check out these recent headlines reported by The Baptist Paper.
AI and the latest on growing concerns
Ask a chatbot about a disputed Bible verse and you may get a tidy answer. Ask America’s pastors about the AI response, and you get a warning: That tidy answer could be a real problem.
Baptist pastor pay remains stagnant; what churches should know
Senior pastors at Southern Baptist churches have had to make do with less pay and even less purchasing power recently.
Latest news: Update on Sills lawsuit against SBC; Christian presence in Nigeria eroding; AI fears growing
Check out these recent headlines reported by The Baptist Paper.
AI and the latest on growing concerns
Ask a chatbot about a disputed Bible verse and you may get a tidy answer. Ask America’s pastors about the AI response, and you get a warning: That tidy answer could be a real problem.
Baptist pastor pay remains stagnant; what churches should know
Senior pastors at Southern Baptist churches have had to make do with less pay and even less purchasing power recently.