Pastor Connections: Handling social media critics; Lifeway Research tackles prosperity gospel; and 10 church ‘diseases’

January 30, 2025

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

ALCAP plans prayer rally at Alabama State House

January 22, 2025

Fourth annual legislative prayer rally is set for Feb. 12 at the Alabama State House in Montgomery, a week after the 2025 legislative session opens. The rally is sponsored by Alabama Citizens Action Program.

Martens to share thoughts on how loving others can transform criminal justice system

January 21, 2025

Matthew Martens — a trial lawyer, former federal prosecutor, seminary graduate and legal ethics professor — will share thoughts on how the gospel interacts with the criminal justice system this Thursday (Jan. 23) at Samford’s Reid Chapel.

The WellHouse offers recovery, restoration and redemption for human trafficking victims

January 16, 2025

In an effort to provide restoration and new life for victims of human trafficking, The WellHouse based in Odenville is just one ministry in Alabama committed to raising awareness and education in the battle to fight modern-day slavery.

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Supreme Court hears arguments on age verification law for adult websites

January 16, 2025

The Supreme Court heard oral arguments Wednesday (Jan. 15) in a case involving a Texas law requiring adult websites to verify the age of their users.

More harm than help: Evangelicals’ social media use not in line with belief

December 18, 2024

Fifty-four percent of evangelicals believe social media is more harmful than helpful to the Christian faith, but they use social media anyway, according to a