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$2 billion to Christian groups for global aid
The White House announced plans to provide close to $2 billion in funding to faith-based and community groups for health and humanitarian assistance in more than a dozen countries.
Pastor Connections: Should your church help launch a new congregation?; lessons from ‘old-fashioned’ Sunday School; watch out for ‘convenience store’ Christianity
A few tips and more for pastors and church leaders.
Seven falsely accused Christians sentenced to prison
Seven Christians — six of them pastors — were sentenced to “rigorous” imprisonment after being convicted on false charges of violating an anticonversion law in India.
Latest news: Johnny Hunt’s final claim in lawsuit dismissed; cyber crime impacts 1,000 nonprofits; pastor Mike Stone’s daughter enters hospice care
Check out these recent headlines, reported by The Baptist Paper.
Pastor slain after two people put faith in Jesus
A young pastor was killed in Uganda after speaking on radio, and in a debate during which two women put faith in Jesus Christ, sources reported.
Alabaster 10-year-old’s dream turned published book into ‘a testament to his creativity, determination’
Baking cake pops with his mom is nothing new for 10-year-old Jayce Hamilton of Alabaster, but what it’s doing for him has changed quite a bit for the 5th grader with an autism diagnosis.
Allen named incoming leader of Alabama Baptist State Board of Missions
Derek Allen, pastor of First Baptist Church Tillman’s Corner in Mobile, will serve as executive director-elect of the Alabama Baptist State Board of Missions Aug. 31 through Jan. 31 and then steps into the executive director role Feb. 1.
New digital engagement tool for missionaries boosts evangelism efforts
After completing a six-week cohort of online classes, homework and training, International Mission Board missionaries from across the Asia-Pacific Rim signed up for an in-person four-day digital engagement (DE) lab.
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Allen named incoming leader of Alabama Baptist State Board of Missions
Derek Allen, pastor of First Baptist Church Tillman’s Corner in Mobile, will serve as executive director-elect of the Alabama Baptist State Board of Missions Aug. 31 through Jan. 31 and then steps into the executive director role Feb. 1.
Latest news: Johnny Hunt’s final claim in lawsuit dismissed; cyber crime impacts 1,000 nonprofits; pastor Mike Stone’s daughter enters hospice care
Check out these recent headlines, reported by The Baptist Paper.
Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for Aug. 9
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for Aug. 9, written by Scott Bush, D.Min., Executive Director, Ministry Training Institute, Samford University.
Birmingham pastor of almost 40 years retiring
Gregory Clarke, pastor of New Hope Baptist Church, Birmingham, for almost 40 years, has announced his plans to retire Dec. 31.
Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for Aug. 9
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for Aug. 9, written by Jay T. Robertson, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Systematic Theology, University of Mobile.
Worship leader connects with families through fast-food savings hack, ‘Open Spaces’ podcast
Jeff Johnson, a worship leader from Passion City Church in Atlanta, Georgia, has become a viral sensation after sharing his Chick-Fil-A hack on how to save money feeding a family of five.
Rebels targeting church leaders for abduction, death
Rebel militants, in the span of eight days, killed a pastor and an undetermined number of Christians and abducted another pastor and church leader.
Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for Aug. 16
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for Aug. 16, written by Scott Bush, D.Min., Executive Director, Ministry Training Institute, Samford University.
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Pastor Connections: Should your church help launch a new congregation?; lessons from ‘old-fashioned’ Sunday School; watch out for ‘convenience store’ Christianity
A few tips and more for pastors and church leaders.
Seven falsely accused Christians sentenced to prison
Seven Christians — six of them pastors — were sentenced to “rigorous” imprisonment after being convicted on false charges of violating an anticonversion law in India.
Alabaster 10-year-old’s dream turned published book into ‘a testament to his creativity, determination’
Baking cake pops with his mom is nothing new for 10-year-old Jayce Hamilton of Alabaster, but what it’s doing for him has changed quite a bit for the 5th grader with an autism diagnosis.
Pastor Connections: Should your church help launch a new congregation?; lessons from ‘old-fashioned’ Sunday School; watch out for ‘convenience store’ Christianity
A few tips and more for pastors and church leaders.
Seven falsely accused Christians sentenced to prison
Seven Christians — six of them pastors — were sentenced to “rigorous” imprisonment after being convicted on false charges of violating an anticonversion law in India.
Alabaster 10-year-old’s dream turned published book into ‘a testament to his creativity, determination’
Baking cake pops with his mom is nothing new for 10-year-old Jayce Hamilton of Alabaster, but what it’s doing for him has changed quite a bit for the 5th grader with an autism diagnosis.