
UM’s new leadership project completes first semester
The Leadership Project, a new initiative launched by University of Mobile President Charles Smith to multiply the university’s Kingdom impact through the development of faculty, staff and student leaders.

Missionary couple ’embarking on a new adventure in Africa’
Walter and Mary Norvell, who celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in August, never imagined retirement would see them embarking on a new adventure in Africa to reach university students with the gospel.

First person: Cancer strengthened my trust in God
My family and I went to serve with the International Mission Board in Portugal in 2017. Like many of my friends on the mission field, I felt the IMB knew me better than I did following a slew of medical exams.

First person: Forgotten gifts of Christmas
Most have heard the ancient proverb, “Familiarity breeds contempt.”

Why Gen Z women are leaving the faith and how your church can respond
Churches may be noticing a trend — women from “Gen Z” (ages 18–24) are quietly walking away from the Christian faith. Learn more on ways the church can respond.

U.S. House returns; Alabama’s members focusing on defense, health care, spending
After more than 50 days out of session, the U.S. House returned Monday for its first full week back in Washington, with a long to-do list before the end of the year.

First person: Why Baptist missionaries need your support
Did you see the news today? If you did, you may have seen reports of data breaches, information hacks, cyber threats and holiday scams targeting the elderly.

Letter to the Editor
Thank you for the article “When should you see a therapist?” in the Nov. 20 edition of The Baptist Paper. It was spot on and an amazingly accurate piece.