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ND judge halts federal policy requiring religious employers to pay for ‘gender transition’ services
A federal judge in North Dakota has struck down a Biden administration policy that would have required religious employers and

Crossover, Serve Tour provide opportunity for gospel impact in Anaheim
The North American Mission Board, in cooperation with California Baptists, will provide avenues for Southern Baptists to share the gospel

Those who lead worship must worship too, leaders told
One occupational hazard of ministry can be that it’s the minister’s “job” to lead worship, though he may not worship

Alabama Baptists report 6,302 baptisms in 2021
In 2021, First Baptist Church Opelika saw 115 people baptized. One of those was Bennett Barron, who was baptized on

Steve Thompson to retire after 36 years in Baptist campus ministry
Steve Thompson said it wasn’t his plan to go into college ministry — it was a fluke. As a student at

Ministering to abuse survivors requires careful, thoughtful approaches
With the issue of sexual abuse in the headlines for Southern Baptists the past several years, the Center for Women

Prosecutor appeals exoneration of Finnish Lutheran
HELSINKI, Finland — Finland’s state prosecutor is appealing a Lutheran’s exoneration on “hate speech” charges and demanding a significant fine

Rashional Thoughts: Consider soaking up the daily sprinkling of Scripture you encounter
My friend flipped seamlessly from Scripture reference to Scripture reference and read them on the spot. I chose to take
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FBC Tarrant pastor Larry Wilhite dies at 77
Larry Wilhite, pastor of First Baptist Church, Tarrant, died Nov. 9. He was 77. A Birmingham native Wilhite spent his

Guidepost meets deadline, submits official report to Sexual Abuse Task Force
Guidepost Solutions submitted its official report to the Southern Baptist Convention’s Sexual Abuse Task Force today, meeting the May 15

Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for May 15
Dr. Ben Stubblefield Visiting Assistant Professor of Christian Studies, University of Mobile OBSERVING 2 Thessalonians 2:1–12 I wonder if Paul

Missionary roles vary in length, funding; common thread is willingness to serve
For most, the term “missionary” implies someone who has devoted their life full time to follow God’s calling to share

Steve Thompson to retire after 36 years in Baptist campus ministry
Steve Thompson said it wasn’t his plan to go into college ministry — it was a fluke. As a student at

Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for May 22
Dr. Ben Stubblefield Visiting Assistant Professor of Christian Studies, University of Mobile PRAYING 2 Thessalonians 2:13–3:5 Be Steadfast (2:13–15) Like

Church day care workers indicted on abuse charges
A special grand jury in Autauga County has indicted three former workers at a church day care in Prattville on

Alabama woman serving the nations in NYC, helping others see unreached in their own backyards
When many followers of Christ think about ministering to unreached people groups, they don’t often consider people within the United
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Alabama Baptists report 6,302 baptisms in 2021
In 2021, First Baptist Church Opelika saw 115 people baptized. One of those was Bennett Barron, who was baptized on

Steve Thompson to retire after 36 years in Baptist campus ministry
Steve Thompson said it wasn’t his plan to go into college ministry — it was a fluke. As a student at

Ministering to abuse survivors requires careful, thoughtful approaches
With the issue of sexual abuse in the headlines for Southern Baptists the past several years, the Center for Women

Alabama Baptists report 6,302 baptisms in 2021
In 2021, First Baptist Church Opelika saw 115 people baptized. One of those was Bennett Barron, who was baptized on

Steve Thompson to retire after 36 years in Baptist campus ministry
Steve Thompson said it wasn’t his plan to go into college ministry — it was a fluke. As a student at

Ministering to abuse survivors requires careful, thoughtful approaches
With the issue of sexual abuse in the headlines for Southern Baptists the past several years, the Center for Women