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First person: OK, you really need to put your phone down. Here’s why.
I admit my struggle here. I’m so accustomed to having my phone with me that I almost unknowingly and reflexively check it continuously throughout the day. I’m trying, though, to put it away during meetings and conversations. Here’s why.
IMB’s Go Impact program and next generation of gospel witnesses
More than 600 participants spent this summer on mission through the International Mission Board’s Go Impact program. They crossed oceans,
Villagers pressure officials to halt church’s services
Some villagers pressured local authorities in Indonesia to stop a church’s use of a building, alleging that the church’s activities are causing societal tension.
Church library contest spurs children, youth to ‘get engulfed in a project’
What began as a way to commemorate the 250th anniversary of America became a lego bricks competition for the children and youth within First Baptist Church Center Star in Killen.
UM establishes ‘Lance Christian Studies Collection’ in honor of Alabama Baptist leader
A new collection of Christian resources at the University of Mobile’s renovated J.L. Bedsole Library is honoring the legacy of one of Alabama Baptist life’s longtime leaders.
Pastor, author Morgan Bailey to lead Canvas Conference in Hueytown
Canaan Baptist Church and Flint Hill Baptist Church, both in Bessemer, along with North Highlands Baptist Church and Pleasant Ridge
12 Christians detained for holding worship service
Twelve Christians attending a worship service in Algeria were detained for allegedly conducting unauthorized religious activity.
Registration open for ‘simple, workable’ evangelism/discipleship strategy
“We want everyone to be able to share their faith and be able to pass it on … be able to teach others.” —Lawrence Phipps, pastor of First Baptist Gulf Shores and founder of It’s Life Ministry
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Pastors must seek new paths to greener pastures, Blackwell insists
A leading Alabama Baptist admitted recently he’s “often felt overwhelmed, but God has been faithful.”
Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for Sept. 27
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for Sept. 27, written by Scott Guffin, Associate Professor and Executive Director of Christian Ministry, Samford University.
Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for Sept. 20
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for Sept. 20, written by Robert Olsen, Ph.D., Professor of Historical Theology and Director of Intercultural Studies, University of Mobile.
Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for Sept. 27
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for Sept. 27, written by Robert Olsen, Ph.D., Professor of Historical Theology and Director of Intercultural Studies, University of Mobile.
Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for Sept. 20
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for Sept. 20, written by Scott Guffin, Associate Professor and Executive Director of Christian Ministry, Samford University.
First person: 8 areas congregations should continuously review, refresh
As with all parts of life, the routines found among congregations can easily become stale and predictable due to convenience, time restraints and complacency.
Unique pickleball event ‘great way to honor Deaf Awareness Month’
“September is National Deaf Awareness Month, a time to celebrate Deaf culture. … Seeing everyone come together to play pickleball without any barriers was a great way to honor Deaf Awareness Month,” said LaShawn Washington of AIDB.
Christian’s plight gets attention of U.S. Congress members
Eleven U.S. Congress members contacted a Pakistani government official to seek protection for a young, kidnapped Christian woman.
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Church library contest spurs children, youth to ‘get engulfed in a project’
What began as a way to commemorate the 250th anniversary of America became a lego bricks competition for the children and youth within First Baptist Church Center Star in Killen.
Registration open for ‘simple, workable’ evangelism/discipleship strategy
“We want everyone to be able to share their faith and be able to pass it on … be able to teach others.” —Lawrence Phipps, pastor of First Baptist Gulf Shores and founder of It’s Life Ministry
Latest news: Willy Rice gives 1st report to SBC Exec Comm; campers collect $670,000 for missions; technology and modern man’s Tower of Babel?
Check out these recent headlines reported by The Baptist Paper.
Church library contest spurs children, youth to ‘get engulfed in a project’
What began as a way to commemorate the 250th anniversary of America became a lego bricks competition for the children and youth within First Baptist Church Center Star in Killen.
Registration open for ‘simple, workable’ evangelism/discipleship strategy
“We want everyone to be able to share their faith and be able to pass it on … be able to teach others.” —Lawrence Phipps, pastor of First Baptist Gulf Shores and founder of It’s Life Ministry
Latest news: Willy Rice gives 1st report to SBC Exec Comm; campers collect $670,000 for missions; technology and modern man’s Tower of Babel?
Check out these recent headlines reported by The Baptist Paper.