‘Radically changed’: MTI at Bibb prison holds first graduation

August 4, 2025

Taylor Gurley said when he first agreed to teach theology courses at Bibb Correctional Facility, he wondered how it would go.

Lawmaker in India offers reward for attacking Christians

August 4, 2025

India’s Catholic bishops this week strongly condemned law enforcement for failing to prosecute a state legislator who publicly reportedly offered up to $12,663 USD (1.1 million rupees) for violent attacks on Christian leaders.

AI sermons & ethics: Pastors grapple with pros, cons

August 4, 2025

It’s an ethical question with which pastors across the country are wrestling. The goal of a sermon is to tell a story that can break open the hearts of people to a holy message. The question is whether it matters where that comes from.

First person: 4 basic applications of church history that we can benefit from

August 3, 2025

“The Bible is more than history, but it certainly is not less.”

Debunking myths and addressing ministry burnout

August 2, 2025

While this story isn’t all wrong, the assertion that pastors are leaving the pulpit in droves because of ministry burnout is a myth. The research tells a different story.

Latest news: More highlights from GCR Task Force audio files and other headlines

August 1, 2025

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

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