Buddy Nelson, longtime pastor in Alabama, dies July 30

August 1, 2025

Buddy Nelson, a longtime pastor in Alabama Baptist life, died July 30. He currently was serving as interim senior adult and education minister at Golden

‘We need chaplains’: U.S. military chaplaincy and 250 years of ministry

August 1, 2025

The U.S. military chaplaincy marked 250 years on Tuesday (July 29), as the national military marked its own 250th anniversary in June.

Alabama Music Hall of Fame director fired following audit, spending problems

July 31, 2025

The state board that oversees the Alabama Music Hall of Fame voted on Wednesday to terminate its executive director, who had been put on administrative leave and asked to repay nearly $65,000 in misspent funds.

Latest news: ERLC’s Brent Leatherwood resigns; read more stories related to religious liberty

July 31, 2025

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

Missionaries share key to ministry in Central Asia

July 31, 2025

Ross and Dianna Evans have spent more than three years in Central Asia trying to establish connections with an unreached people group. The International Mission Board missionaries’ journey has been marked by challenges and connections.

How to pray like Jesus prayed: He prayed for His Father’s strength

July 31, 2025

In honest vulnerability and humble surrender, Jesus prayed to the Father about His own needs — what He needed at that particular time to glorify God and complete His painful and difficult mission.

Britt, bipartisan senators advance bill to tackle housing affordability

July 30, 2025

U.S. Sen. Katie Britt, R-Ala., and her Senate Banking Committee colleagues unanimously advanced a bipartisan bill Tuesday to boost the nation’s housing supply, reduce barriers to homeownership and update federal housing regulations.