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Latest news: Retired pastor serving through sabbatical ministry; Supreme Court backs pro-life pregnancy centers’ rights; defamation lawsuit filed over Michael Tait stories
Check out these recent headlines, reported by The Baptist Paper.
Shades Mountain Baptist Church pastor George Wright resigns unexpectedly
George Wright will preach his final sermon at Shades on May 3.
Public schools joining CHOOSE Act marketplace
A public school option in Alabama’s CHOOSE Act education savings account went unused in the program’s first year. Now, some public school districts are preparing to make it available.
Being a pastor: ministry challenges and treating others ‘Jesus-like’
Dale Huff, retired director of the Alabama State Board of Missions office of LeaderCare and church administration, speaks to a group at the Intentional Leader event April 21.
Police in England scrutinize pastor’s street preaching
A pastor preached on a street in Bristol, England, on April 4 for the first time since being arrested last fall for making comments that police deemed hurtful to certain groups of people.
After SCOTUS ruling, what’s next for Alabama’s congressional map?
Alabama Republicans want to redistrict the state’s congressional map in the wake of the monumental Supreme Court decision against race-drawn districts in Louisiana, and they likely have the power to do so. The question is when.
First person: Transient missionary life remains rooted in biblical truth
Before Southern Baptists deploy their missionaries, they train them. This seven-week Field Personnel Orientation is a rich time of fellowship, equipping and transition for all new missionaries.
West Mobile Baptist celebrates ‘cutting the rope’ of church’s debt
When Kevin Cobb became pastor of West Mobile Baptist Church, he felt a burden to lead the church to retire its debt. The church felt the same way, and in March, they celebrated retiring a debt they had been paying on since 1990.
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Shades Mountain Baptist Church pastor George Wright resigns unexpectedly
George Wright will preach his final sermon at Shades on May 3.
Latest news: Retired pastor serving through sabbatical ministry; Supreme Court backs pro-life pregnancy centers’ rights; defamation lawsuit filed over Michael Tait stories
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.
West Mobile Baptist celebrates ‘cutting the rope’ of church’s debt
When Kevin Cobb became pastor of West Mobile Baptist Church, he felt a burden to lead the church to retire its debt. The church felt the same way, and in March, they celebrated retiring a debt they had been paying on since 1990.
FBC Geneva calls new pastor
Jim Peters begins as the new pastor of First Baptist Church Geneva on May 3.
Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for May 3
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for May 3, written by Rony Kozman, Ph.D., Assistant professor of Biblical Studies, Samford University.
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.
Big Oak Ranch, Kingdom Racing partner to offer VIP experience for young women
Since 1974, Big Oak Ranch — a “Christian home for children needing a chance” — has been serving children who have had a hard time with life and need a stable family.
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Being a pastor: ministry challenges and treating others ‘Jesus-like’
Dale Huff, retired director of the Alabama State Board of Missions office of LeaderCare and church administration, speaks to a group at the Intentional Leader event April 21.
Big Oak Ranch, Kingdom Racing partner to offer VIP experience for young women
Since 1974, Big Oak Ranch — a “Christian home for children needing a chance” — has been serving children who have had a hard time with life and need a stable family.
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.
Being a pastor: ministry challenges and treating others ‘Jesus-like’
Dale Huff, retired director of the Alabama State Board of Missions office of LeaderCare and church administration, speaks to a group at the Intentional Leader event April 21.
Big Oak Ranch, Kingdom Racing partner to offer VIP experience for young women
Since 1974, Big Oak Ranch — a “Christian home for children needing a chance” — has been serving children who have had a hard time with life and need a stable family.
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.