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Highlighting progress in Alabama on National Opioid Awareness Day
As the country marks National Opioid Awareness Day on Monday, the Alabama Department of Mental Health is highlighting the state’s progress on reducing overdose deaths.
University of Mobile continues climb in Niche rankings
The University of Mobile continues to climb in the new 2027 Niche Best Colleges rankings, earning several Top 10 rankings in Alabama and Top 100 national rankings.
Alabama weekly wages hit new record high; labor participation, unemployment hold steady
As average weekly wages hit a new record high, Alabama’s labor force participation and unemployment rates held steady last month,
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.
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.
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.
Lass Words: Staying afloat — spiritually
When you take swimming lessons, one of the first things you’re taught is how to float, usually on your back. But what about staying afloat spiritually?
Weekend review: Young men and singleness; White House names religious freedom ambassador; BCA’s new executive director
Grab a cup of coffee, and check out these headlines from the week reported by The Baptist Paper.
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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.
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.”
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.
Pastor Franklin Kirksey, known for his writing and 47 years of ministry, dies
Franklin Lee Kirksey, former pastor of churches in Alabama, Mississippi and South Carolina, died Sept. 11. He was 64.
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.
Christ followers must live with ‘sense of urgency,’ IMB’s Fort says
Gordon Fort was a world away from home when he awoke in the middle of the night to a Facetime call from his daughter.
Latest news: Update on Sills lawsuit against SBC; Christian presence in Nigeria eroding; AI fears growing
Check out these recent headlines reported by The Baptist Paper.
One month of violence in Nigeria: 33 Christians killed
Between Aug. 9 and Sept. 5, more than 30 Christians were killed in one state in Nigeria, a country that has for some time led the world in the number of believers slain for their faith.
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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.
Lass Words: Staying afloat — spiritually
When you take swimming lessons, one of the first things you’re taught is how to float, usually on your back. But what about staying afloat spiritually?
Weekend review: Young men and singleness; White House names religious freedom ambassador; BCA’s new executive director
Grab a cup of coffee, and check out these headlines from the week reported by The Baptist Paper.
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.
Lass Words: Staying afloat — spiritually
When you take swimming lessons, one of the first things you’re taught is how to float, usually on your back. But what about staying afloat spiritually?
Weekend review: Young men and singleness; White House names religious freedom ambassador; BCA’s new executive director
Grab a cup of coffee, and check out these headlines from the week reported by The Baptist Paper.