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Closing ‘critical gap’: $100K in scholarships offered for Alabama aviation, construction students
Students interested in careers in aviation or construction can apply for a new scholarship offered by the Alabama Community College System and the Alabama Association of Resource Conservation & Development Councils.
Latest news: Reflecting on monarchy; Baptist pastor faces expulsion from Russian-occupied Ukraine; federal court sides with Christian foster couple
Check out these recent headlines, reported by The Baptist Paper.
‘Cautious optimism’: Worship attendance at churches up for the 1st time in decades
The past 25 years have been rough for American churches and other houses of worship.
First person: Escalating level of negative stress provides obvious opportunity to fill the gap
As we wrap up Stress Awareness Month (April) and head into Mental Health Awareness Month (May), I’m curious what our congregations might consider as ways to fill in the gaps for families struggling with overload, exhaustion and confusion.
‘Stranger in their world’: Continuing the work in Central Asia
When Russ and Olivia Hooper joined the International Mission Board’s Macedonia Program, they signed up for a four-year adventure that blended hands-on church planting with seminary study.
School safety: $12.2M to flow through initiative as award criteria evolve
As Alabama prepares to channel $12.2 million from its Roblox settlement through the state’s Safe Schools Initiative, Attorney General Steve Marshall said the money will help fill gaps in school safety efforts across Alabama.
Latest news: Baptist reinforcements deployed as Georgia fires grow; White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting supect charged
Check out these recent headlines, reported by The Baptist Paper.
Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for May 3
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for May 3, written by Rony Kozman, Ph.D., Assistant professor of Biblical Studies, Samford University.
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FBC Geneva calls new pastor
Jim Peters begins as the new pastor of First Baptist Church Geneva on May 3.
‘Start of a great movement’: Auburn BCM sees exponential growth
After a season of transition, Auburn’s Baptist Campus Ministries is seeing exponential growth as students are learning to take their faith to their campus.
‘Restored hope’: new owner of Judson College campus brings fresh energy to region
“This is a moment of generational importance and hope-building for an area that has been in decline since the 1970s.” —John Nicholson, pastor of Siloam Baptist Church in Marion
Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for April 26
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for April 26, written by Rony Kozman, Ph.D., Assistant professor of Biblical Studies, Samford University.
Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for April 26
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for April 26, written by Douglas K. Wilson, Ph.D., professor of Biblical Studies, University of Mobile.
Leading & teaching in age of AI: Worship leaders should ask this ‘major question,’ Baptist professor says
Modern pastors must exercise “selective ministry” in the world of Artificial Intelligence, according to a professor at Samford University.
Latest news: Lifeway and Southeastern Seminary elect new presidents; Court rules Texas can require public schools to display Ten Commandments
Check out these recent headlines, reported by The Baptist Paper.
Building SonLight Ranch: How a ‘God-sized dream’ is becoming reality
Shirley Windham Jay’s face lit up as she navigated her golf cart through the tall grass on the Moundville property she and her husband bought after God told them to sell their house in Northport and open a ranch for rescued horses.
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First person: Escalating level of negative stress provides obvious opportunity to fill the gap
As we wrap up Stress Awareness Month (April) and head into Mental Health Awareness Month (May), I’m curious what our congregations might consider as ways to fill in the gaps for families struggling with overload, exhaustion and confusion.
‘Stranger in their world’: Continuing the work in Central Asia
When Russ and Olivia Hooper joined the International Mission Board’s Macedonia Program, they signed up for a four-year adventure that blended hands-on church planting with seminary study.
School safety: $12.2M to flow through initiative as award criteria evolve
As Alabama prepares to channel $12.2 million from its Roblox settlement through the state’s Safe Schools Initiative, Attorney General Steve Marshall said the money will help fill gaps in school safety efforts across Alabama.
First person: Escalating level of negative stress provides obvious opportunity to fill the gap
As we wrap up Stress Awareness Month (April) and head into Mental Health Awareness Month (May), I’m curious what our congregations might consider as ways to fill in the gaps for families struggling with overload, exhaustion and confusion.
‘Stranger in their world’: Continuing the work in Central Asia
When Russ and Olivia Hooper joined the International Mission Board’s Macedonia Program, they signed up for a four-year adventure that blended hands-on church planting with seminary study.
School safety: $12.2M to flow through initiative as award criteria evolve
As Alabama prepares to channel $12.2 million from its Roblox settlement through the state’s Safe Schools Initiative, Attorney General Steve Marshall said the money will help fill gaps in school safety efforts across Alabama.