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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.
‘Very powerful’ demographics tool unveiled to ethnic leaders
“This is a very powerful tool,” Victor Chayasirisobhon said June 10 at an hour-long meeting of the Ethnic Research Network, held at the 2026 SBC Annual Meeting in Orlando. “This is going to save me hours and hours — if not days! — of work.
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.
Lass Words: The power of listening
Sharon and I recently took a riverboat lunch cruise down the Cumberland River in Nashville. The cruise was great, but it was the lunch that lingers in my memory.
University of Mobile names Jared Hanson head coach for competitive cheer, game-day squad
The University of Mobile has named Jared Hanson as the new head coach of the Baptist university’s competitive cheer and game day squad.
Longtime WMU leader Hoffman dies at 90
Janet Hoffman’s years of service on the executive board of national WMU coincided with that of Wanda Lee, executive director emerita and president emerita of national WMU.
Ukrainian chaplain’s hope: ‘That none of you would ever know what war is like’
Chaplain Pavlo discussed topics ranging from the book of Revelation to theory of war, to justice and the conditions for peace, to truth-telling and congregational support.
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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.
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 14
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for June 14, written by Scott Bush, D.Min., Executive Director, Ministry Training Institute, Samford University.
Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for June 14
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for June 14, written by Jay T. Robertson, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Systematic Theology, University of Mobile.
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.
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.”
Weekend review: Highlights from SBC Annual Meeting in Orlando
Check out these recent headlines, reported by The Baptist Paper.
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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.
Lass Words: The power of listening
Sharon and I recently took a riverboat lunch cruise down the Cumberland River in Nashville. The cruise was great, but it was the lunch that lingers in my memory.
Ukrainian chaplain’s hope: ‘That none of you would ever know what war is like’
Chaplain Pavlo discussed topics ranging from the book of Revelation to theory of war, to justice and the conditions for peace, to truth-telling and congregational support.
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.
Lass Words: The power of listening
Sharon and I recently took a riverboat lunch cruise down the Cumberland River in Nashville. The cruise was great, but it was the lunch that lingers in my memory.
Ukrainian chaplain’s hope: ‘That none of you would ever know what war is like’
Chaplain Pavlo discussed topics ranging from the book of Revelation to theory of war, to justice and the conditions for peace, to truth-telling and congregational support.