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Latest news: SBC Executive Committee gathers in Nashville, tackles ongoing challenges
Check out these recent headlines, reported by The Baptist Paper.

Your Voice: The danger of false positives
Your Voice: Quotes, quips, opinions and reflections from people of faith in Alabama and beyond …

‘Perfect pieces of the puzzle’: Social media ads help change the narrative in Thailand
“To be Thai is to be Buddhist” is a narrative Stephen Cox heard repeatedly when he first moved to Thailand and began learning Thai language and culture.

Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for Feb. 23
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for Feb. 23, written by Adam Winn, Ph.D., Chair and Professor, Department of Biblical and Religious Studies at Samford University.

Harbin, longtime Mount Ararat pastor, dies at 79
Edward Harbin served as pastor of Mount Ararat Baptist Church in Woodville for 46 years.

Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for Feb. 23
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for Feb. 23, written by Douglas K. Wilson, Ph.D., professor of Biblical Studies, University of Mobile.

First person: Life lessons in the game of basketball
For as long as I can remember, I would always trade the pigskin for a round ball without hesitation.

Tuscumbia’s Westside Baptist loses steeple in storms; disaster relief crews at work
Westside Baptist in Tuscumbia lost its steeple when an EF-1 tornado ripped through the city late Feb. 15. Alabama Baptist Disaster Relief volunteers were at work in that city and ready to help elsewhere, including Kentucky and Tennessee.
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Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for Feb. 16
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for Feb. 16, written by Adam Winn, Ph.D., Chair and Professor, Department of Biblical and Religious Studies at Samford University.

Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for Feb. 16
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for Feb. 16, written by Douglas K. Wilson, Ph.D., professor of Biblical Studies, University of Mobile.

Update: Send Relief on leadership change, NGO collaborations
“We would never accept any assistance that would require us to compromise our faith and ministry in any way.” —Send Relief

Rembert’s cohort helps pastors, associations serve urban communities
Dewayne Rembert said the fourth time he got the same phone call, he felt God convicting him and telling him this — “Stop telling them they’re not ready and help them get ready.”

Auburn basketball coach shares thoughts on Israel, Jewish faith at FBC Opelika
Pastor Jeff Meyers told his church Oct. 16 that their event that evening felt a little bit like the beginning

Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for Feb. 23
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for Feb. 23, written by Douglas K. Wilson, Ph.D., professor of Biblical Studies, University of Mobile.

Eagerton celebrates 20,000 services — across 60 years — behind the keys for Capitol Heights Baptist
On Feb. 9, the congregation of Capitol Heights Baptist celebrated Carole Eagerton’s retirement with a reception for more than 100 people after she played the organ and piano for 20,000 services.

Former Alabama pastor, senior adult minister Gibson dies at 87
James Edward Gibson Jr., who served in ministry in Alabama for nearly 20 years, died Jan. 31. He served at Bethel Baptist Church in Robertsdale from 1990 to 2005 and as senior adult minister for FBC Birmingham from 2005 to 2009.
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Latest news: SBC Executive Committee gathers in Nashville, tackles ongoing challenges
Check out these recent headlines, reported by The Baptist Paper.

Your Voice: The danger of false positives
Your Voice: Quotes, quips, opinions and reflections from people of faith in Alabama and beyond …

‘Perfect pieces of the puzzle’: Social media ads help change the narrative in Thailand
“To be Thai is to be Buddhist” is a narrative Stephen Cox heard repeatedly when he first moved to Thailand and began learning Thai language and culture.

Latest news: SBC Executive Committee gathers in Nashville, tackles ongoing challenges
Check out these recent headlines, reported by The Baptist Paper.

Your Voice: The danger of false positives
Your Voice: Quotes, quips, opinions and reflections from people of faith in Alabama and beyond …

‘Perfect pieces of the puzzle’: Social media ads help change the narrative in Thailand
“To be Thai is to be Buddhist” is a narrative Stephen Cox heard repeatedly when he first moved to Thailand and began learning Thai language and culture.