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Latest news: 2025 SBC Annual Meeting preview; Rankin’s new role; deadly weekend storm; Biden’s cancer diagnosis
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First person: Always a Journeyman
Nancy Lyons Thomas served in the first Journeyman class from 1965-1967. This year marks the 60th anniversary of the Journeyman program.

Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for May 25
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for May 25, written by James R. Strange, professor of Biblical and Religious studies, Samford University in Birmingham.

Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for May 25
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for May 25, written by Nathan Harris, Ph.D., Vice President for Strategic Initiatives, University of Mobile.

New laws expanding police immunity, electronic monitoring of delinquent juveniles
Gov. Kay Ivey on Thursday signed the last two of three remaining bills in her anti-crime bill package.

What parents need to know about ‘The Wild Robot’ on Netflix
The best animated movie of 2024 launches on Netflix in May, and it comes from neither Disney nor Pixar, the longtime twin giants in this realm.

Pastor Connections: Confessions of a first-year pastor and upcoming ‘Baptist smoke’
A few tips for pastors from pastors and church leaders.

Latest news this week: 2025 SBC Annual Meeting officers; SBC Book of Reports; Johnny Hunt update; faith, funerals & foxhounds
Check out these recent headlines, reported by The Baptist Paper.
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Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for May 18
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for May 18, written by Nathan Harris, Ph.D., Vice President for Strategic Initiatives, University of Mobile.

Mob raids church, but four Christians charged
After a mob raided a worship service, cut electrical power and attacked congregants, police charged four Christians under India’s anti-conversion law.

Craig Carlisle to be nominated for SBC 2nd vice president
Craig Carlisle, Alabama Baptist State Convention president and director of missions for Etowah Baptist Association, will be nominated for Southern Baptist Convention second vice president by Pastor Jared Cornutt in June.

Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for May 18
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for May 18, written by James R. Strange, professor of Biblical and Religious studies, Samford University in Birmingham.

First person: Learning from our graduates
One of the joys of pastoring is celebrating the milestone achievements of the people you serve and love. Over the previous few weeks, I have had the distinct joy of attending numerous graduations.

Celebrating Roger Breland: A lifetime of music, ministry and mentorship
University of Mobile President Charles Smith said, “It’s difficult to imagine the University of Mobile without Roger and Linda Breland.”

These missionaries were ready to quit … ‘then the wind began to blow’
In their 15 years of faithfully sharing the gospel, Matt and Audrey Chism only baptized three people — their daughters.

What parents need to know about ‘The Wild Robot’ on Netflix
The best animated movie of 2024 launches on Netflix in May, and it comes from neither Disney nor Pixar, the longtime twin giants in this realm.
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First person: Always a Journeyman
Nancy Lyons Thomas served in the first Journeyman class from 1965-1967. This year marks the 60th anniversary of the Journeyman program.

New laws expanding police immunity, electronic monitoring of delinquent juveniles
Gov. Kay Ivey on Thursday signed the last two of three remaining bills in her anti-crime bill package.

What parents need to know about ‘The Wild Robot’ on Netflix
The best animated movie of 2024 launches on Netflix in May, and it comes from neither Disney nor Pixar, the longtime twin giants in this realm.

First person: Always a Journeyman
Nancy Lyons Thomas served in the first Journeyman class from 1965-1967. This year marks the 60th anniversary of the Journeyman program.

New laws expanding police immunity, electronic monitoring of delinquent juveniles
Gov. Kay Ivey on Thursday signed the last two of three remaining bills in her anti-crime bill package.

What parents need to know about ‘The Wild Robot’ on Netflix
The best animated movie of 2024 launches on Netflix in May, and it comes from neither Disney nor Pixar, the longtime twin giants in this realm.