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‘Crazy Tie Guy’ helps audiences recognize and remember Jesus
Almost 30 years ago when Nathan Dorrell was balancing seminary studies along with starting a creative ministry, he earned a nickname that made it easy for him to be recognized and remembered.
Re-Christianizing John Howard: A historical role model for Alabama Baptists
This September, on the 300th anniversary of his birth, we have an opportunity to remember John Howard again and to recover a more accurate portrait of his life and work, writes Samford history professor S. Jonathan Bass.
Lass Words: What happened to TV’s spiritual sign-off?
I am old enough to remember when local TV stations used to sign off around midnight. The news would come on at 10:00, followed by a late-night talk show or old movie.
Pastor Connections: Training school equips pastors without traditional seminary route
A few tips and more for pastors and church leaders.
Latest news: 25 years after 9/11 attacks, Baptist journalists reflect
Check out these recent headlines reported by The Baptist Paper.
‘No place to buy Bibles’: Missionaries work to change that in South Asia
In a South Asian area of more than 100 million people, a stark reality shapes the work of local believers: there’s no place to buy Bibles. How are missionaries responding?
Alabama Direct Admissions program enters 2nd year after strong start
Alabama’s Direct Admissions program is entering its second year, giving high school seniors another chance to receive college admission and scholarship offers without submitting traditional applications, fees or essays.
How should your church respond when the world changes?
A church’s communication calendar should never be more important than the people receiving it. Sept. 11, 2026, marks 25 years
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Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for Sept. 6
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for Sept. 6, written by Robert Olsen, Ph.D., Professor of Historical Theology and Director of Intercultural Studies, University of Mobile.
Latest news: Overpopulation fears vs. reality; Burning Man boots Christian group; attacks along Tanzanian coast raising concerns
Check out these recent headlines reported by The Baptist Paper.
Opinion: Are our loved ones looking down from heaven?
I understand the sentiment. Grief makes us long for one more conversation, one more hug, one more opportunity to say, “I love you.” But our comfort needs to rest in what God has told us, not simply in what makes us feel better.
Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for Sept. 6
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for Sept. 6, written by Scott Guffin, Associate Professor and Executive Director of Christian Ministry, Samford University.
‘Without due process’: Myanmar military dictators execute Christian pastor
After about a month of imprisonment, William, who led his congregation for more than 25 years in eastern Myanmar (formerly Burma), was murdered by the military junta, along with Nam Ceu, another follower of Christ who was arrested.
Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for Sept. 13
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for Sept. 13 written by Scott Guffin, Associate Professor and Executive Director of Christian Ministry, Samford University.
Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for Sept. 13
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for Sept. 13, written by Robert Olsen, Ph.D., Professor of Historical Theology and Director of Intercultural Studies, University of Mobile.
Reaching, teaching the new generation demands new skills
The Alpha Generation, born 2010–24, are often described as “digitally-dependent” since they receive, on average, some 237 digital communications every day, primarily because they obtained a smartphone by age 10.
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Pastor Connections: Training school equips pastors without traditional seminary route
A few tips and more for pastors and church leaders.
How should your church respond when the world changes?
A church’s communication calendar should never be more important than the people receiving it. Sept. 11, 2026, marks 25 years
Wiregrass region couple disciples believers in East Africa
Using the video call feature, the couple holds weekly sessions with 24 others and do the best they can as connectivity and electricity issues sometimes interrupt the calls for those in Africa.
Pastor Connections: Training school equips pastors without traditional seminary route
A few tips and more for pastors and church leaders.
How should your church respond when the world changes?
A church’s communication calendar should never be more important than the people receiving it. Sept. 11, 2026, marks 25 years
Wiregrass region couple disciples believers in East Africa
Using the video call feature, the couple holds weekly sessions with 24 others and do the best they can as connectivity and electricity issues sometimes interrupt the calls for those in Africa.