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New Alabama ACAP scores released. How did your school, district do?
The Alabama State Department of Education posted spring 2026 Alabama Comprehensive Assessment Program results Thursday afternoon (Aug. 13), showing modest
Judge gives custody of 13-year-old girl to her kidnapper
Before a court-ordered medical examination could be completed to verify a 13-year-old girl’s age, a Pakistani judge awarded custody to the man who had abducted her.
Diverse city offers myriad gospel opportunities
Michael Love noticed the Bible laid out on the table next to the man’s computer. He and his teammate, Emmett Grant, had walked into his café hoping to meet Aaron, the shop owner. Love asked him, “Do you read the Bible?”
Under fire: Ukraine’s churches continue to step up, help most vulnerable
The Russia-Ukraine war continues to target critical infrastructure and, increasingly, the lives of civilians across Ukraine, with Russia carrying out large-scale missile and drone attacks.
Longtime music leader, Ann Ray, dies at 90
Music minister Margaret Annette “Ann” Tomberlin Ray of Decatur died July 11. She was 90. Her late husband, Joe Douglas
$2 billion to Christian groups for global aid
The White House announced plans to provide close to $2 billion in funding to faith-based and community groups for health and humanitarian assistance in more than a dozen countries.
Pastor Connections: Should your church help launch a new congregation?; lessons from ‘old-fashioned’ Sunday School; watch out for ‘convenience store’ Christianity
A few tips and more for pastors and church leaders.
Seven falsely accused Christians sentenced to prison
Seven Christians — six of them pastors — were sentenced to “rigorous” imprisonment after being convicted on false charges of violating an anticonversion law in India.
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Allen named incoming leader of Alabama Baptist State Board of Missions
Derek Allen, pastor of First Baptist Church Tillman’s Corner in Mobile, will serve as executive director-elect of the Alabama Baptist State Board of Missions Aug. 31 through Jan. 31 and then steps into the executive director role Feb. 1.
Latest news: Johnny Hunt’s final claim in lawsuit dismissed; cyber crime impacts 1,000 nonprofits; pastor Mike Stone’s daughter enters hospice care
Check out these recent headlines, reported by The Baptist Paper.
Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for Aug. 9
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for Aug. 9, written by Scott Bush, D.Min., Executive Director, Ministry Training Institute, Samford University.
Birmingham pastor of almost 40 years retiring
Gregory Clarke, pastor of New Hope Baptist Church, Birmingham, for almost 40 years, has announced his plans to retire Dec. 31.
Worship leader connects with families through fast-food savings hack, ‘Open Spaces’ podcast
Jeff Johnson, a worship leader from Passion City Church in Atlanta, Georgia, has become a viral sensation after sharing his Chick-Fil-A hack on how to save money feeding a family of five.
Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for Aug. 9
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for Aug. 9, written by Jay T. Robertson, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Systematic Theology, University of Mobile.
Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for Aug. 16
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for Aug. 16, written by Scott Bush, D.Min., Executive Director, Ministry Training Institute, Samford University.
Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for Aug. 16
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for Aug. 16, written by Jay T. Robertson, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Systematic Theology, University of Mobile.
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Diverse city offers myriad gospel opportunities
Michael Love noticed the Bible laid out on the table next to the man’s computer. He and his teammate, Emmett Grant, had walked into his café hoping to meet Aaron, the shop owner. Love asked him, “Do you read the Bible?”
Pastor Connections: Should your church help launch a new congregation?; lessons from ‘old-fashioned’ Sunday School; watch out for ‘convenience store’ Christianity
A few tips and more for pastors and church leaders.
Seven falsely accused Christians sentenced to prison
Seven Christians — six of them pastors — were sentenced to “rigorous” imprisonment after being convicted on false charges of violating an anticonversion law in India.
Diverse city offers myriad gospel opportunities
Michael Love noticed the Bible laid out on the table next to the man’s computer. He and his teammate, Emmett Grant, had walked into his café hoping to meet Aaron, the shop owner. Love asked him, “Do you read the Bible?”
Pastor Connections: Should your church help launch a new congregation?; lessons from ‘old-fashioned’ Sunday School; watch out for ‘convenience store’ Christianity
A few tips and more for pastors and church leaders.
Seven falsely accused Christians sentenced to prison
Seven Christians — six of them pastors — were sentenced to “rigorous” imprisonment after being convicted on false charges of violating an anticonversion law in India.