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Pastor ordered to leave Russian territory or be deported
Russian authorities in an occupied area of Ukraine ordered a Protestant pastor to leave, even though he has lived all of his 66 years there.
First person: Book review club or community?
If you’ve not participated in one you’ve likely seen and heard of book review groups.
Pastor Connections: Gen Z women and the Church; finding ‘real and lasting’ growth among men; mixed view of AI and its use
A few tips and more for pastors and church leaders.
Closing ‘critical gap’: $100K in scholarships offered for Alabama aviation, construction students
Students interested in careers in aviation or construction can apply for a new scholarship offered by the Alabama Community College System and the Alabama Association of Resource Conservation & Development Councils.
Latest news: Reflecting on monarchy; Baptist pastor faces expulsion from Russian-occupied Ukraine; federal court sides with Christian foster couple
Check out these recent headlines, reported by The Baptist Paper.
‘Cautious optimism’: Worship attendance at churches up for the 1st time in decades
The past 25 years have been rough for American churches and other houses of worship.
First person: Escalating level of negative stress provides obvious opportunity to fill the gap
As we wrap up Stress Awareness Month (April) and head into Mental Health Awareness Month (May), I’m curious what our congregations might consider as ways to fill in the gaps for families struggling with overload, exhaustion and confusion.
‘Stranger in their world’: Continuing the work in Central Asia
When Russ and Olivia Hooper joined the International Mission Board’s Macedonia Program, they signed up for a four-year adventure that blended hands-on church planting with seminary study.
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FBC Geneva calls new pastor
Jim Peters begins as the new pastor of First Baptist Church Geneva on May 3.
‘Start of a great movement’: Auburn BCM sees exponential growth
After a season of transition, Auburn’s Baptist Campus Ministries is seeing exponential growth as students are learning to take their faith to their campus.
‘Restored hope’: new owner of Judson College campus brings fresh energy to region
“This is a moment of generational importance and hope-building for an area that has been in decline since the 1970s.” —John Nicholson, pastor of Siloam Baptist Church in Marion
Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for April 26
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for April 26, written by Rony Kozman, Ph.D., Assistant professor of Biblical Studies, Samford University.
Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for April 26
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for April 26, written by Douglas K. Wilson, Ph.D., professor of Biblical Studies, University of Mobile.
Latest news: Lifeway and Southeastern Seminary elect new presidents; Court rules Texas can require public schools to display Ten Commandments
Check out these recent headlines, reported by The Baptist Paper.
Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for May 3
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for May 3, written by Douglas K. Wilson, Ph.D., professor of Biblical Studies, University of Mobile.
Building SonLight Ranch: How a ‘God-sized dream’ is becoming reality
Shirley Windham Jay’s face lit up as she navigated her golf cart through the tall grass on the Moundville property she and her husband bought after God told them to sell their house in Northport and open a ranch for rescued horses.
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Pastor Connections: Gen Z women and the Church; finding ‘real and lasting’ growth among men; mixed view of AI and its use
A few tips and more for pastors and church leaders.
First person: Escalating level of negative stress provides obvious opportunity to fill the gap
As we wrap up Stress Awareness Month (April) and head into Mental Health Awareness Month (May), I’m curious what our congregations might consider as ways to fill in the gaps for families struggling with overload, exhaustion and confusion.
‘Stranger in their world’: Continuing the work in Central Asia
When Russ and Olivia Hooper joined the International Mission Board’s Macedonia Program, they signed up for a four-year adventure that blended hands-on church planting with seminary study.
Pastor Connections: Gen Z women and the Church; finding ‘real and lasting’ growth among men; mixed view of AI and its use
A few tips and more for pastors and church leaders.
First person: Escalating level of negative stress provides obvious opportunity to fill the gap
As we wrap up Stress Awareness Month (April) and head into Mental Health Awareness Month (May), I’m curious what our congregations might consider as ways to fill in the gaps for families struggling with overload, exhaustion and confusion.
‘Stranger in their world’: Continuing the work in Central Asia
When Russ and Olivia Hooper joined the International Mission Board’s Macedonia Program, they signed up for a four-year adventure that blended hands-on church planting with seminary study.