Pastor Connections: Preparing for winter woes, ministry burnout and when protesters show up

February 1, 2026

A few tips and more for pastors from pastors and church leaders.

Who is George Liele? What your church should know.

January 31, 2026

We hear about George Liele every year during the Southern Baptist Convention’s George Liele Church Planting, Evangelism and Missions Sunday (Feb. 1). But who is

177 Christians kidnapped in one day in Nigeria

January 30, 2026

Extremists invaded three churches simultaneously on Jan. 18, kidnapping 177 Christians, and Nigerian officials initially appeared to deny the incident.

Officials address plight of 2 abducted girls

January 30, 2026

Pakistani judges have ordered police to find and present to the court a kidnapped girl and her abductor.

New study Bible focuses on discipling women

January 30, 2026

Stefana Dan Laing, an associate professor at Samford University’s Beeson Divinity School in Birmingham, spent the evening of Jan. 27 celebrating the launch of the new CSB Women’s Study Bible.

Latest news: Winter storm relief efforts; Jesus Film Project’s growing digital focus

January 29, 2026

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

New poll shows bipartisan support for public charter schools

January 29, 2026

Alabama voters don’t always agree — but on public education, the message is clear: parents want more options, and they support public charter schools as part of a strong public education system.