
Persecuted Christian meets advocate 12 years later
For 12 years, Mariam Ibrahim and Rev. Dr. A. Roy Medley knew each other only by name. On the evening of Oct. 27, they finally stood face-to-face.

Celebrating America’s Christian heritage — and a closer look at its founding
As America celebrates her 250th birthday, citizens across our nation will gather beneath fireworks, wave flags and remember the extraordinary events that gave birth to the United States.

ALCAP urges voter turnout on Nov. 3
Voter turnout continues to decline during the non-presidential elections, and Greg Davis at Alabama Citizens Action Program wants to change the statistics.

Latest news: Do churchgoers know their Bible?; teens turning to parents with identity questions; newly launched network aims to offer resources ‘by churches for churches’
Check out these recent headlines reported by The Baptist Paper.

Alabama universities consider joint response to federal questions
Alabama’s public university presidents are considering a joint response to seven questions from U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon about college admissions, academic freedom, affordability and other higher education issues.

Samford University selects Todd C. Ream to lead Mann Institute for Christian Faith and Learning
Following its national search for an executive director to lead the new Mann Institute for Christian Faith & Learning, Samford University has selected Todd C. Ream, an accomplished author, professor and administrator.

First person: My friend, Dr. Rick Lance
Rick Lance is retiring after 28+ years as executive director of the Alabama Baptist State Board of Missions. I heard about Rick Lance before we met. My wife told me about him.

Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for Nov. 1
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for Nov. 1, written by Scott Guffin, Associate Professor and Executive Director of Christian Ministry, Samford University.