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Weekend review: 2026 National Acteens Panel named; ‘He Gets Us’ is back; new guidance on gender transitions draws spotlight
To read a quick recap of some of the latest news reports and other articles from The Baptist Paper this
Winter Olympic Games: Missionaries ready to serve
Baptist missionaries will make the most of this unique moment in the coming days, with hundreds of volunteers joining forces alongside International Mission Board missionaries to proclaim Christ boldly throughout the city.
‘Elder statesman of youth ministry’ points students to life-changing truths
At 60 years old, evangelist Douglas Runkles – better known as “Runks” – considers himself the “elder statesman of youth ministry.”
‘He Gets Us’ campaign returns for 2026 Super Bowl
A new take on the campaign will focus on dealing with the struggles of life, rather than social conflicts.
IMB’s Paul Chitwood highlights strategic priorities for next 5 years
International Mission Board trustees approved the appointment of 41 new full-time, fully funded missionaries during their Feb. 4–5 meeting. IMB President Paul Chitwood announced the IMB’s five strategic priorities for the next five years.
IMB Sending Celebration highlights generosity, missionaries’ testimonies
Southern Baptists gathered at First Baptist Rogers of Rogers, Arkansas, Wednesday, Feb. 4 to support and send 41 International Mission Board missionaries who are going to the nations to share the gospel of Jesus Christ.
First person: Why and how I pray for 23 people daily
In 2014, while engaged in a phone conversation about prayer with a friend, I was impressed to develop a prayer calendar.
‘No house like this’: Blanket Fort Hope’s state-of-the-art home ready yet needing house parents
It started with a little girl in second grade who had possibly already been trafficked asking if she could go home with the reading volunteer.
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Lance announces upcoming retirement plans from Alabama Baptist State Board of Missions
Rick Lance began serving with the Alabama Baptist State Board of Missions in 1998 and has served more than 55 years total in Alabama Baptist churches and ministry positions.
Disaster relief volunteers work in Mississippi after winter storm, in Alabama after tornado, winds
After a winter storm swept across north Mississippi in late January — at the same time a tornado and straight-line winds affected south Alabama — Alabama Baptist Disaster Relief teams are hard at work.
Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for Feb. 8
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for Feb. 8, written by Jeffery M. Leonard, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Biblical & Religious Studies at Samford University.
State of emergency declared in Alabama as winter storm moves in
Gov. Kay Ivey has declared a state of emergency for 19 northern Alabama counties as people across the state brace for winter weather.
‘No house like this’: Blanket Fort Hope’s state-of-the-art home ready yet needing house parents
It started with a little girl in second grade who had possibly already been trafficked asking if she could go home with the reading volunteer.
Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for Feb. 1
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for Feb. 1, written by Douglas K. Wilson, Ph.D., professor of Biblical Studies, University of Mobile.
Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for Feb. 1
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for Feb. 1, written by Jeffery M. Leonard, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Biblical & Religious Studies at Samford University.
Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for Feb. 8
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for Feb. 8, written by Douglas K. Wilson, Ph.D., professor of Biblical Studies, University of Mobile.
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‘Elder statesman of youth ministry’ points students to life-changing truths
At 60 years old, evangelist Douglas Runkles – better known as “Runks” – considers himself the “elder statesman of youth ministry.”
First person: Why and how I pray for 23 people daily
In 2014, while engaged in a phone conversation about prayer with a friend, I was impressed to develop a prayer calendar.
‘No house like this’: Blanket Fort Hope’s state-of-the-art home ready yet needing house parents
It started with a little girl in second grade who had possibly already been trafficked asking if she could go home with the reading volunteer.
‘Elder statesman of youth ministry’ points students to life-changing truths
At 60 years old, evangelist Douglas Runkles – better known as “Runks” – considers himself the “elder statesman of youth ministry.”
First person: Why and how I pray for 23 people daily
In 2014, while engaged in a phone conversation about prayer with a friend, I was impressed to develop a prayer calendar.
‘No house like this’: Blanket Fort Hope’s state-of-the-art home ready yet needing house parents
It started with a little girl in second grade who had possibly already been trafficked asking if she could go home with the reading volunteer.