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Christian teacher terminated for answering student questions
A Christian teacher dismissed for giving pro-life, pro-Israel answers to student-posed questions will face an employment tribunal in February in the United Kingdom.
Longtime Banks Baptist pastor and current Bethel leader, Donnie Dunn, dies
Wiley Donnell “Donnie” Dunn, longtime pastor of Banks Baptist Church and leader of Bethel Baptist, died Oct. 24. He was 78.
Why are Alabama’s reading scores getting a lot of attention?
Alabama’s improvement in reading has been getting a lot of national attention lately. A new report examines how the state
First person: Honoring the evangelists among you
The most evangelistic person in a church may not be the senior pastor. In many churches there is a lay
Lance ‘deeply honored’ for UM library collection bearing his name
University of Mobile library’s central bookcases are named the Rick Lance Christian Studies Collection in honor of Lance, outgoing executive director of the Alabama Baptist State Board of Missions.
Pastor Connections: Clarity and theology; pastors weigh in on preaching challenges; feeling the economic squeeze?
A few tips and more for pastors and church leaders.
‘Intent to kill’: Ukraine church destroyed by Russian missile strike
Russia destroyed the church around 9 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 18, in a missile strike some believe was intended to kill worshippers.
Stiefel named next disaster relief strategist for Alabama Baptists
Frankie Stiefel tried to find every way out of the role he could, but God wouldn’t turn loose, he shared Oct. 19 during the annual meeting of Sand Mountain Baptist Association.
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State missionary Stewart taking new Alabama-focused role with GuideStone
The state church engagement manager position is a pilot program designed to strengthen GuideStone’s ministry partnership with Southern Baptist churches, pastors and ministry leaders through dedicated, in-state engagement.
Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for October 25
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for Oct. 25, written by Robert Olsen, Ph.D., Professor of Historical Theology and Director of Intercultural Studies, University of Mobile.
Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for Oct. 25
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for Oct. 25, written by Scott Guffin, Associate Professor and Executive Director of Christian Ministry, Samford University.
Latest news: Former Lifeway employee charged; pastors weigh in on challenges of preaching; Mo. Supreme Court tackles question of explicit books in public schools
Check out these recent headlines reported by The Baptist Paper.
Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for Nov. 1
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for Nov. 1, written by Scott Guffin, Associate Professor and Executive Director of Christian Ministry, Samford University.
Christian persecution in Nigeria claims three more lives
The targeting of Christians in Nigeria has claimed three more lives.
Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for Nov. 1
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for Nov. 1, written by Robert Olsen, Ph.D., Professor of Historical Theology and Director of Intercultural Studies, University of Mobile.
Clergy Act signed into law: Britt ‘thrilled’ ministers can re-enroll for key benefits
President Donald Trump signed the Clergy Act into law on Tuesday (Sept. 20), creating a temporary opportunity for eligible ministers who previously opted out of Social Security to elect future participation in the program.
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First person: Honoring the evangelists among you
The most evangelistic person in a church may not be the senior pastor. In many churches there is a lay
Reviewer reflects on ‘Daniel and the Fiery Furnace’ and unexpected moments
“Daniel and the Fiery Furnace” won’t go down as one of my favorite biblical adaptations, but there are a lot of elements to appreciate that may make it worth a trip to your local theater.
Should Christians watch ‘scary’ movies? Topic sparks online debate.
It’s probably no surprise that Halloween draws a variety of opinions — especially among churchgoers. The question of whether or not Christians should watch horror or “scary” movies also has drawn a strong response on both sides.
First person: Honoring the evangelists among you
The most evangelistic person in a church may not be the senior pastor. In many churches there is a lay
Reviewer reflects on ‘Daniel and the Fiery Furnace’ and unexpected moments
“Daniel and the Fiery Furnace” won’t go down as one of my favorite biblical adaptations, but there are a lot of elements to appreciate that may make it worth a trip to your local theater.
Should Christians watch ‘scary’ movies? Topic sparks online debate.
It’s probably no surprise that Halloween draws a variety of opinions — especially among churchgoers. The question of whether or not Christians should watch horror or “scary” movies also has drawn a strong response on both sides.