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Hurricane Isaias: Baptist disaster relief volunteers ‘ready’ to respond
Southern Baptist disaster relief teams remain on standby in Florida, Alabama and other potentially impacted states as the storm approaches the northern Gulf Coast.
How Sending Church Lab strengthens needed missionary support
The chapel at Council Road Baptist Church in Oklahoma City turned into a science lab on Oct. 5–6. Microscopes, beakers
Alabama public schools lose nearly 12,000 students. What’s next?
Alabama public schools have lost nearly 12,000 students since last fall, a drop that could cost districts state funding for as many as 800 positions, including teachers and school administrators.
West Cullman church’s sanctuary destroyed by fire; man accepts Christ during cleanup
Pastor Wayne Wisner said he can already see God at work in the ashes of the fire at St. John Missionary Baptist Church in West Cullman Baptist Association that happened in the early morning hours of Oct. 5.
Latest news: Asking the right questions about AI; Christian workers released from captivity; do you prefer short or longer sermons?
Check out these recent headlines reported by The Baptist Paper.
Pastor appreciation — the kind that lasts all year
We may think of pastor appreciation as a card in October. Paul saw it as a way of life for a healthy congregation, and he placed it in the middle of instructions on how a church ought to be ordered.
Latest news: Responding to adult child estrangement; reflecting on 3rd anniversary of Oct. 7 attack; Jim Bakker’s impact on SBC’s former TV network
Check out these recent headlines reported by The Baptist Paper.
First person: Stop living in the future
“You are the future of the church.” “One day God is going to use you.” “Once you graduate…” “Once you complete…” “Once you…” Fill in the blank.
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Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for Oct. 11
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for Oct. 11, written by Scott Guffin, Associate Professor and Executive Director of Christian Ministry, Samford University.
Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for Oct. 4
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for Oct. 4, written by Robert Olsen, Ph.D., Professor of Historical Theology and Director of Intercultural Studies, University of Mobile.
Cheaha Area Crusade draws thousands as 40+ area churches work together to plan, pray, follow up
James Howard said he’d been praying for a buddy of his for years. But he didn’t expect it to be the lights from the football field that got him.
Pastor Appreciation Month: 32 ways to honor your pastor
I update and publish this list each year so you and your church can consider ways to show your gratitude to your pastor during Pastor Appreciation Month:
Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for Oct. 11
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for Oct. 11, written by Robert Olsen, Ph.D., Professor of Historical Theology and Director of Intercultural Studies, University of Mobile.
Latest news: Responding to adult child estrangement; reflecting on 3rd anniversary of Oct. 7 attack; Jim Bakker’s impact on SBC’s former TV network
Check out these recent headlines reported by The Baptist Paper.
West End Baptist women make jump ropes from T-shirts for Christmas shoeboxes
It started with a little online inspiration and ended up being a big, fun project, according to Karen Watkins. And now the women of West End Baptist Church in Clanton are sending more than 300 handmade jump ropes to children in other count
Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for Oct. 4
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for Oct. 4, written by Scott Guffin, Associate Professor and Executive Director of Christian Ministry, Samford University.
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West Cullman church’s sanctuary destroyed by fire; man accepts Christ during cleanup
Pastor Wayne Wisner said he can already see God at work in the ashes of the fire at St. John Missionary Baptist Church in West Cullman Baptist Association that happened in the early morning hours of Oct. 5.
Latest news: Asking the right questions about AI; Christian workers released from captivity; do you prefer short or longer sermons?
Check out these recent headlines reported by The Baptist Paper.
Pastor appreciation — the kind that lasts all year
We may think of pastor appreciation as a card in October. Paul saw it as a way of life for a healthy congregation, and he placed it in the middle of instructions on how a church ought to be ordered.
West Cullman church’s sanctuary destroyed by fire; man accepts Christ during cleanup
Pastor Wayne Wisner said he can already see God at work in the ashes of the fire at St. John Missionary Baptist Church in West Cullman Baptist Association that happened in the early morning hours of Oct. 5.
Latest news: Asking the right questions about AI; Christian workers released from captivity; do you prefer short or longer sermons?
Check out these recent headlines reported by The Baptist Paper.
Pastor appreciation — the kind that lasts all year
We may think of pastor appreciation as a card in October. Paul saw it as a way of life for a healthy congregation, and he placed it in the middle of instructions on how a church ought to be ordered.