Missionary, editor Janet Erwin dies April 26

April 26, 2025

“I’m thankful God bestowed on me gifts and abilities I’ve tried to faithfully use in His kingdom work.” —Janet Erwin upon her retirement in December 2020

Latest news: World Changers impact; SEBTS professor dies; Rick Gage’s drive to share Christ; and more

April 25, 2025

Check out these recent headlines, reported by The Baptist Paper.

Medical missions trips: What impact do they really have?

April 24, 2025

After Armenian Baptists hosted a Serve Tour of mostly 50 medical volunteers from the United States and Greece, they reported their work advanced at a faster rate.

Alabama House committee approves record $12.1B education package

April 23, 2025

An Alabama House committee on Tuesday approved a $12.1 billion education budget package, including an additional $80 million for the state’s new school choice program, nearly doubling the original allocation.

Bills mandating device content filters, age verification head to Alabama House committees

April 23, 2025

Two bills that aim to increase safety guardrails for minors using smartphones and tablets are expected to be taken up by members of the Alabama House this week in committee after passing out of the Senate last week.

New path to high school graduation: What Alabama parents need to know

April 21, 2025

A new high school diploma pathway – the Workforce Pathways Diploma – will be available starting this fall, and students are making decisions right now during registration that could shape their futures.

Slavic churches in U.S. strengthening missions in Eastern Europe

April 21, 2025

“Slavic churches are growing all over America, and my hope is that they’re not just finding Slavic people, but they’re getting the gospel to them, and that out of that harvest will come more missionaries.”