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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.

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.

How a legacy of faith is impacting IMB’s gospel work
Rebeca Couto moved from one volcanic archipelago to another, leaving Portugal’s Azores islands to anchor her life in Japan. The

Rankings of Alabama elementary and middle schools released
U.S. News & World Report has released its 2027 Best K-8 Schools rankings, showing how 871 Alabama elementary and middle schools

Wax challenges students to conform to Christ not culture
During the University of Mobile Chapel on October 14, Trevin Wax, vice president of research and resource development at the North American Mission Board, challenged students to passionately follow Christ and not the patterns of this world.

Latest news: Protests and destruction in France; Andy Stanley to step down from leadership; Evangelical Press Association name change sparks debate
Check out these recent headlines reported by The Baptist Paper.

Alabama Baptist messengers to consider $38.5 million CP budget during upcoming annual meeting
Rick Lance, executive director of the State Board of Missions, described the 2027 budget proposal as “both ministry-driven and fiscally conservative.”

School-related amendments on Alabama’s November ballot: What would they do?
Alabama voters will decide Nov. 3 whether public schools should be required to allow student-led prayer, conduct the Pledge of Allegiance daily and play the national anthem weekly.
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Camp, Olvey ready for Bike Bama 4 Bivocational Pastors trek from Florence to Mobile
Two Baptist associational missionaries are raising awareness for bivocational pastors and the challenges they face through a Bike Bama 4 Bivocational Pastors fundraiser ride across the state.

Weekend review: Oregon school shooting and ‘unimaginable loss’; homeschool mom sues; German churches want child-friendly AI
Grab a cup of coffee, and check out these headlines from the week reported by The Baptist Paper.

Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for Oct. 18
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for Oct. 18, written by Robert Olsen, Ph.D., Professor of Historical Theology and Director of Intercultural Studies, University of Mobile.

School-related amendments on Alabama’s November ballot: What would they do?
Alabama voters will decide Nov. 3 whether public schools should be required to allow student-led prayer, conduct the Pledge of Allegiance daily and play the national anthem weekly.

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 Oct. 18
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for Oct. 18, written by Scott Guffin, Associate Professor and Executive Director of Christian Ministry, Samford University.

‘Has to be God’: Mobile’s ‘good as dead’ church sees turnaround
Manor Baptist Church was as good as dead. The six remaining members voted to close and gave all the church’s money to charitable causes. The only thing left to do was chain the doors closed.

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.
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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.

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.

Wax challenges students to conform to Christ not culture
During the University of Mobile Chapel on October 14, Trevin Wax, vice president of research and resource development at the North American Mission Board, challenged students to passionately follow Christ and not the patterns of this world.

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.

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.

Wax challenges students to conform to Christ not culture
During the University of Mobile Chapel on October 14, Trevin Wax, vice president of research and resource development at the North American Mission Board, challenged students to passionately follow Christ and not the patterns of this world.




