‘Cautious optimism’: Worship attendance at churches up for the 1st time in decades
April 28, 2026
The past 25 years have been rough for American churches and other houses of worship.
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First person: Escalating level of negative stress provides obvious opportunity to fill the gap
April 28, 2026
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
April 27, 2026
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.
School safety: $12.2M to flow through initiative as award criteria evolve
April 27, 2026
As Alabama prepares to channel $12.2 million from its Roblox settlement through the state’s Safe Schools Initiative, Attorney General Steve Marshall said the money will help fill gaps in school safety efforts across Alabama.
Latest news: Baptist reinforcements deployed as Georgia fires grow; White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting supect charged
April 27, 2026
Check out these recent headlines, reported by The Baptist Paper.
Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for May 3
April 27, 2026
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.
Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for May 3
April 27, 2026
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.
3.8M Alabamians are registered to vote with primary one month away
April 27, 2026
Less than a month out from the primary election, around 3.8 million Alabamians are registered to vote, according to the most recent data released by the secretary of state’s office.
