Stryper still putting ‘God first’ as 40th anniversary tour begins this fall
Forty years ago, a Christian band emerged that wasn’t like any other. Stryper was a heavy metal band, complete with long hair, crazy yellow-and-black-striped costumes and loud, highly amplified and aggressive music.
Legal aid, shelter provided to Christian family of hospitalized 6-year-old girl
The 6-year-old daughter of Christian parents was sodomized by her tutor’s brother, whose kin subsequently threatened the girl’s family if charges are not dropped.
With healthy budgets this year, Alabama fiscal leaders see ‘clouds on the horizon’
Alabama’s economic outlook is changing, and budgets will get tighter.
Latest news: Retiring leaders reflect on ministry changes; freedom to go to church under fire in Maine; what church communications directors should know
To read a quick recap of some of the latest news reports and other articles from The Baptist Paper this
UM chapel semester begins with president, panelists challenging students toward ‘gospel growth’
The University of Mobile kicked off its first chapel of Spring Semester 2026 by calling students to a year of gospel growth.
Protesters seek to disrupt church service in Indonesia
Protesters with banners and loudspeakers sought to disrupt a Christian revival worship service that a government official was attending in a rented venue.
Gov. Ivey proposes 2% raise for educators, workers while highlighting accomplishments
During her final State of the State Address Tuesday evening, Gov. Kay Ivey proposed a 2% pay raise for educators and state employees and more money for the state’s new school choice program.
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.