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Pastor, author Morgan Bailey to lead Canvas Conference in Hueytown
Canaan Baptist Church and Flint Hill Baptist Church, both in Bessemer, along with North Highlands Baptist Church and Pleasant Ridge
12 Christians detained for holding worship service
Twelve Christians attending a worship service in Algeria were detained for allegedly conducting unauthorized religious activity.
Registration open for ‘simple, workable’ evangelism/discipleship strategy
“We want everyone to be able to share their faith and be able to pass it on … be able to teach others.” —Lawrence Phipps, pastor of First Baptist Gulf Shores and founder of It’s Life Ministry
Latest news: Willy Rice gives 1st report to SBC Exec Comm; campers collect $670,000 for missions; technology and modern man’s Tower of Babel?
Check out these recent headlines reported by The Baptist Paper.
Unique pickleball event ‘great way to honor Deaf Awareness Month’
“September is National Deaf Awareness Month, a time to celebrate Deaf culture. … Seeing everyone come together to play pickleball without any barriers was a great way to honor Deaf Awareness Month,” said LaShawn Washington of AIDB.
‘Healing, hope and purpose’: Women’s ministry opens doors in Panama’s newest province
When International Mission Board missionaries Jeff and Shelah Fathauer heard 12 young women from California Baptist University (CBU) were coming to serve in Panama, they were excited to connect them to a local church in Caimito.
Christian’s plight gets attention of U.S. Congress members
Eleven U.S. Congress members contacted a Pakistani government official to seek protection for a young, kidnapped Christian woman.
Jason Allen reminds students of their value, victory found in Jesus
During the University of Mobile chapel on September 16, students were reminded of their value and the victory that has been won on their behalf through the ultimate price Christ paid on their behalf.
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Pastors must seek new paths to greener pastures, Blackwell insists
A leading Alabama Baptist admitted recently he’s “often felt overwhelmed, but God has been faithful.”
Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for Sept. 20
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for Sept. 20, 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 Sept. 27
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for Sept. 27, written by Scott Guffin, Associate Professor and Executive Director of Christian Ministry, Samford University.
Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for Sept. 20
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for Sept. 20, written by Scott Guffin, Associate Professor and Executive Director of Christian Ministry, Samford University.
Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for Sept. 27
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for Sept. 27, written by Robert Olsen, Ph.D., Professor of Historical Theology and Director of Intercultural Studies, University of Mobile.
First person: 8 areas congregations should continuously review, refresh
As with all parts of life, the routines found among congregations can easily become stale and predictable due to convenience, time restraints and complacency.
‘We must be willing to serve,’ says IMB’s Fort
Gordon Fort was a world away from home when he awoke in the middle of the night to a Facetime call from his daughter.
First person: Could 15 weeks make a difference? If so, what’s the first step?
Fifteen weeks from the date of this edition wraps up 2026. That’s 105 days, a little more than three months, and we’ll be ringing in the new year.
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Registration open for ‘simple, workable’ evangelism/discipleship strategy
“We want everyone to be able to share their faith and be able to pass it on … be able to teach others.” —Lawrence Phipps, pastor of First Baptist Gulf Shores and founder of It’s Life Ministry
Latest news: Willy Rice gives 1st report to SBC Exec Comm; campers collect $670,000 for missions; technology and modern man’s Tower of Babel?
Check out these recent headlines reported by The Baptist Paper.
Unique pickleball event ‘great way to honor Deaf Awareness Month’
“September is National Deaf Awareness Month, a time to celebrate Deaf culture. … Seeing everyone come together to play pickleball without any barriers was a great way to honor Deaf Awareness Month,” said LaShawn Washington of AIDB.
Registration open for ‘simple, workable’ evangelism/discipleship strategy
“We want everyone to be able to share their faith and be able to pass it on … be able to teach others.” —Lawrence Phipps, pastor of First Baptist Gulf Shores and founder of It’s Life Ministry
Latest news: Willy Rice gives 1st report to SBC Exec Comm; campers collect $670,000 for missions; technology and modern man’s Tower of Babel?
Check out these recent headlines reported by The Baptist Paper.
Unique pickleball event ‘great way to honor Deaf Awareness Month’
“September is National Deaf Awareness Month, a time to celebrate Deaf culture. … Seeing everyone come together to play pickleball without any barriers was a great way to honor Deaf Awareness Month,” said LaShawn Washington of AIDB.