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Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for June 28
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for June 28, written by Jay T. Robertson, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Systematic Theology, University of Mobile.
UAB Alzheimer’s center receives $10M gift, plans to expand
The University of Alabama at Birmingham’s Alzheimer’s Disease Center will be renamed for Frances Gorrie after a $10 million gift from the Gorrie family.
Pew report: Hostility against religious groups spreading worldwide
The Hamas attack on Israel and rioting against Ahmadi Muslims in Bangladesh were among rising social hostilities targeting religious groups globally in 2023, Pew Research Center said in releasing its latest numbers.
‘Revitalized’ community outreach sparks new energy for Prattville church
When Mike Watts became the pastor of Calvary Baptist Church, Prattville, in November 2025, he set out to “revitalize” the small church.
Father’s Day: Helpful resources for dads
ICYMI … This month, we have some book reviews for the highlight of June — Father’s Day (June 21).
Weekend highlights: Celebrating the impact of fathers; Brazil court sentences homeschooling parents to prison; Nigerian Christians kidnapped, slain
Grab a cup of coffee, and check out these recent headlines reported by The Baptist Paper.
Christians fear sacrilege law signals more restrictions to come
An amendment to an existing sacrilege law in one Indian state imposes penalties up to life imprisonment for offenses and establishes stricter enforcement.
Latest news: Childhood trauma and addiction; World Cup visitors spotlight reasons to be thankful; more thoughts on Mohler amendment
Check out these recent headlines, reported by The Baptist Paper.
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Hunter Street Baptist Church celebrating Gray’s service, to affirm Snyder as pastor
“After months of prayer, careful discernment, and seeking the Lord’s guidance, the Senior Pastor Search Committee is unanimous in confidently recommending Chandler Snyder as the next Senior Pastor of Hunter Street Baptist Church.”
Opinion: Can aggressive ‘polity police’ and the Great Commission coexist?
The moment remains seared in my mind, and I’m having trouble letting it go — Wednesday of the SBC Annual Meeting between 11 and 11:30 a.m. That’s when a group of Baptist messengers hurt my heart.
Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for June 21
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for June 21, written by Jay T. Robertson, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Systematic Theology, University of Mobile.
Called to ministry: Tuscaloosa native to help young women, adults in South Africa
Growing up in Tuscaloosa, Farris Turner attended First Baptist Church with her parents, who emphasized a relationship with Jesus over religion.
Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for June 21
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for June 21, written by Scott Bush, D.Min., Executive Director, Ministry Training Institute, Samford University.
New director of Alabama Singing Men shares story, hopes
With a name like his, John Boozer said he learned along the way to have fun with it, noting he’s heard all the jokes and has long embraced his nickname of “Booze.”
Longtime Alabama music minister, Freddie Green, dies at 84
Freddie William Green, a longtime minister of music, died May 30. He was 84. A Harpersville, Alabama, native, Green was
Ready to serve: Student volunteer team meets church, community needs
What does it look like when a new generation of believers steps up to serve its church families and communities? At Maple Avenue Baptist Church in Geneva, the Student Ministry Serve Team is seeking to set that Kingdom example.
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‘Revitalized’ community outreach sparks new energy for Prattville church
When Mike Watts became the pastor of Calvary Baptist Church, Prattville, in November 2025, he set out to “revitalize” the small church.
Father’s Day: Helpful resources for dads
ICYMI … This month, we have some book reviews for the highlight of June — Father’s Day (June 21).
Weekend highlights: Celebrating the impact of fathers; Brazil court sentences homeschooling parents to prison; Nigerian Christians kidnapped, slain
Grab a cup of coffee, and check out these recent headlines reported by The Baptist Paper.
‘Revitalized’ community outreach sparks new energy for Prattville church
When Mike Watts became the pastor of Calvary Baptist Church, Prattville, in November 2025, he set out to “revitalize” the small church.
Father’s Day: Helpful resources for dads
ICYMI … This month, we have some book reviews for the highlight of June — Father’s Day (June 21).
Weekend highlights: Celebrating the impact of fathers; Brazil court sentences homeschooling parents to prison; Nigerian Christians kidnapped, slain
Grab a cup of coffee, and check out these recent headlines reported by The Baptist Paper.