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Going to the SBC Annual Meeting? If so, avoid these mistakes.
Every year, church leaders leave conferences exhausted. Not all of them leave changed. Why?
Latest news: SBC resolutions topics released; Africa & future population projections; Mohler Amendment continues to spark analysis; Ebola update; reflections of a soccer dad
Check out these recent headlines, reported by The Baptist Paper.
Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for June 7
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for June 7, written by Scott Bush, D.Min., Executive Director, Ministry Training Institute, Samford University.
Opinion: Concerns with limiting pastoral function to pastoral office for the local church
This proposed bylaw amendment goes beyond the BFM2000, as well as the previously submitted and declined Law/Sanchez Amendment which prohibited women from serving as “pastors of any kind.”
Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for June 7
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for June 7, written by Jay T. Robertson, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Systematic Theology, University of Mobile.
Mickey Bell’s next move involves movie loosely based on life story
A preacher who struggles with addiction and mental health issues. An author who wrote a book about his past, even though parts could be embarrassing to disclose. A clean comedian who, although his job is to make people laugh…
First person: Dealing with dementia — A skill I’m having to learn
Our world changed in August 2024. A neighbor called to say, “Your wife is lying on the pavement.” When I got there, Bertha was on the ground surrounded by several neighbors.
Weekend review: Sports gambling and the Church; Museum of the Bible launches new exhibit; Liberty University says latest Falwell lawsuit ‘without merit’
Check out these recent headlines, reported by The Baptist Paper.
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Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for May 31
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for May 31, written by Rony Kozman, Ph.D., Assistant professor of Biblical Studies, Samford University.
Opinion: Pondering how to understand the coming ‘truth and unity’ SBC amendment
If you are attending the meeting and planning to vote as a messenger, I encourage you to read the amendment’s wording carefully and consider all aspects of what it means before casting your vote.
Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for May 31
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for May 31, written by Douglas K. Wilson, Ph.D., professor of Biblical Studies, University of Mobile.
Opinion: Concerns with limiting pastoral function to pastoral office for the local church
This proposed bylaw amendment goes beyond the BFM2000, as well as the previously submitted and declined Law/Sanchez Amendment which prohibited women from serving as “pastors of any kind.”
Church built into a big rock makes big impact near DeSoto State Park
Chris Murdock says if you just go to his church and stay there, you don’t have to wait long before someone pulls up that you can talk to. That’s because Sallie Howard Memorial Chapel is a conversation piece — it’s built into a boulder.
Pastor Connections: Your quick guide to the 2026 SBC Annual Meeting
ICYMI. A few tips and more for pastors and church leaders planning to attend the 2026 SBC Annual Meeting in Orlando, June 9-10.
Latest news: Missionary doctor who contracted Ebola ‘steadily recovering’
Check out these recent headlines, reported by The Baptist Paper.
Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for June 7
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for June 7, written by Jay T. Robertson, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Systematic Theology, University of Mobile.
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Going to the SBC Annual Meeting? If so, avoid these mistakes.
Every year, church leaders leave conferences exhausted. Not all of them leave changed. Why?
Mickey Bell’s next move involves movie loosely based on life story
A preacher who struggles with addiction and mental health issues. An author who wrote a book about his past, even though parts could be embarrassing to disclose. A clean comedian who, although his job is to make people laugh…
First person: Dealing with dementia — A skill I’m having to learn
Our world changed in August 2024. A neighbor called to say, “Your wife is lying on the pavement.” When I got there, Bertha was on the ground surrounded by several neighbors.
Going to the SBC Annual Meeting? If so, avoid these mistakes.
Every year, church leaders leave conferences exhausted. Not all of them leave changed. Why?
Mickey Bell’s next move involves movie loosely based on life story
A preacher who struggles with addiction and mental health issues. An author who wrote a book about his past, even though parts could be embarrassing to disclose. A clean comedian who, although his job is to make people laugh…
First person: Dealing with dementia — A skill I’m having to learn
Our world changed in August 2024. A neighbor called to say, “Your wife is lying on the pavement.” When I got there, Bertha was on the ground surrounded by several neighbors.