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Zach Adamson named UM’s director of worship initiatives
The University of Mobile has named Zach Adamson as its new director of worship initiatives in the Alabama School of

Amid fragile political climate, young leaders impact church growth in Guinea
The African nation of Guinea, formally known as the Republic of Guinea, is a country of roughly 14 million people,

Petra consistent in message of ‘Hope’
In 50 years, a lot can change. However, with Petra, the groundbreaking contemporary Christian rock band, not much has changed. Their latest album, “Hope,” sounds like their early work. More importantly, their message hasn’t changed.

Extremists invade worship service, beat pastor unconscious
A mob of extremists interrupted a worship service at a house, attacked men, women and children, and assaulted the pastor until he lost consciousness.

Latest news: SEBTS announces presidential candidate; Olympic women’s sports news; Iran war and Easter; Christian filmmaker urges men not to settle into passivity
Check out these recent headlines, reported by The Baptist Paper.

Two more Christians slain in persecution in Nigeria
The persecution of Christians in Nigeria continues to claim lives as two more were recently killed. Dozens of other believers were kidnapped.

5 vanity metrics churches chase — and 5 to actually move the mission
Pastor, let me say this gently. Some of the numbers you’re celebrating may not mean what you think they mean.

Family fights to bring Christian boy home
A 14-year-old Christian boy’s employer is accused of keeping the boy from his family and of forcing him to convert to a certain religion.
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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.

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.

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.

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.

5 vanity metrics churches chase — and 5 to actually move the mission
Pastor, let me say this gently. Some of the numbers you’re celebrating may not mean what you think they mean.

Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for March 29
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for March 29, written by Douglas K. Wilson, Ph.D., professor of Biblical Studies, University of Mobile.
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Petra consistent in message of ‘Hope’
In 50 years, a lot can change. However, with Petra, the groundbreaking contemporary Christian rock band, not much has changed. Their latest album, “Hope,” sounds like their early work. More importantly, their message hasn’t changed.

5 vanity metrics churches chase — and 5 to actually move the mission
Pastor, let me say this gently. Some of the numbers you’re celebrating may not mean what you think they mean.

First person: I love missionaries. Here’s 8 reasons why.
“If you know me at all, you know I love missionaries. One reason I do is because they always teach me something. Here are some of the things I’ve learned from them over the years.”

Petra consistent in message of ‘Hope’
In 50 years, a lot can change. However, with Petra, the groundbreaking contemporary Christian rock band, not much has changed. Their latest album, “Hope,” sounds like their early work. More importantly, their message hasn’t changed.

5 vanity metrics churches chase — and 5 to actually move the mission
Pastor, let me say this gently. Some of the numbers you’re celebrating may not mean what you think they mean.

First person: I love missionaries. Here’s 8 reasons why.
“If you know me at all, you know I love missionaries. One reason I do is because they always teach me something. Here are some of the things I’ve learned from them over the years.”




