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Report: Nigeria accused of funneling $10M to lobbying campaign to hide Christian persecutions
A new report claims Nigeria has funneled over $10 million to a lobbying campaign to hide a decades-long history of violence against Nigerian Christians.
‘WorkKeys’ certification rate declines for 2025 graduates
Fewer Alabama high school graduates earned a workforce-readiness certification through ACT WorkKeys in 2025, according to a new analysis from the Public Affairs Research Council of Alabama.
ERLC’s Psalm 139 Project celebrates ‘milestone moment’
The Psalm 139 Project, a pro-life ministry of the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission (ERLC), celebrated its 100th ultrasound machine placement during a dedication in Elizabethtown, N.C., Friday (May 8).
‘Radically restored’: McWhirter’s new release speaks to God’s grace, forgiveness
An author who never meant to write a book. A musician who never planned to be a Christian singer-songwriter and worship leader. A meth addict who never wanted to give up meth. A preacher’s son who never intended to forgive.
Critical turning point? Räsänen to appeal criminal conviction
Päivi Räsänen, a Finnish parliamentarian, has announced plans to appeal her criminal conviction issued by the Finnish Supreme Court for alleged “hate speech” over statements expressing Biblical views on marriage and sexuality.
Latest news: Hannah Harper wins American Idol; new Christian phone network blocks pornography; Baptist pastor convicted after preaching John 3:16 sermon
Check out these recent headlines, reported by The Baptist Paper.
103 college students heading from Alabama to 22 countries, 11 states this summer
Ben Edfeldt says when you go to an International Mission Board sending celebration, you hear a striking similarity among the stories of new missionaries. “A high percentage of them will say, ‘While in college, the Lord called me to go.'”
Nominees announced for the 13th Annual K-Love Fan Awards
Fans once again are voting to choose the winners for the 13th Annual K-Love Fan Awards which will be held at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, Tennessee.
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Alabama to Supreme Court: Allow use of different congressional map
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall asked the Supreme Court Friday to lift injunctions preventing the state from using a Republican-drawn congressional map before the May 19 primaries.
Pastor, outdoorsman helping others avoid pit of addiction
Dangling a dead — but “nice 4-plus footer”— timber rattlesnake from a branch, Alabama pastor Matt Kelley declared the venomous
Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for May 10
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for May 10, written by Rony Kozman, Ph.D., Assistant professor of Biblical Studies, Samford University.
First person: 12 thoughts on your church celebrating Mother’s Day
This coming Sunday (May10), many of us will celebrate Mother’s Day in our church. If your church is planning to honor mothers, here are some pastoral thoughts to keep in mind:
Shades Mountain Baptist Church pastor George Wright resigns unexpectedly
George Wright will preach his final sermon at Shades on May 3.
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.
‘More to say’: Former UM dean Cecil Taylor diligent in retirement
Cecil Taylor, former dean of the school of Christian studies at the University of Mobile, has not slowed down much in his 13 years of retirement, continuing to write, preach and teach as the Lord opens doors.
103 college students heading from Alabama to 22 countries, 11 states this summer
Ben Edfeldt says when you go to an International Mission Board sending celebration, you hear a striking similarity among the stories of new missionaries. “A high percentage of them will say, ‘While in college, the Lord called me to go.'”
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‘Radically restored’: McWhirter’s new release speaks to God’s grace, forgiveness
An author who never meant to write a book. A musician who never planned to be a Christian singer-songwriter and worship leader. A meth addict who never wanted to give up meth. A preacher’s son who never intended to forgive.
103 college students heading from Alabama to 22 countries, 11 states this summer
Ben Edfeldt says when you go to an International Mission Board sending celebration, you hear a striking similarity among the stories of new missionaries. “A high percentage of them will say, ‘While in college, the Lord called me to go.'”
‘Jesus-centric’ phone network becomes new tool in battle against porn
In what could be a major breakthrough in the battle against pornography, Radiant Mobile launched May 5 — and it is being touted as the “first-ever Christian mobile carrier.”
‘Radically restored’: McWhirter’s new release speaks to God’s grace, forgiveness
An author who never meant to write a book. A musician who never planned to be a Christian singer-songwriter and worship leader. A meth addict who never wanted to give up meth. A preacher’s son who never intended to forgive.
103 college students heading from Alabama to 22 countries, 11 states this summer
Ben Edfeldt says when you go to an International Mission Board sending celebration, you hear a striking similarity among the stories of new missionaries. “A high percentage of them will say, ‘While in college, the Lord called me to go.'”
‘Jesus-centric’ phone network becomes new tool in battle against porn
In what could be a major breakthrough in the battle against pornography, Radiant Mobile launched May 5 — and it is being touted as the “first-ever Christian mobile carrier.”