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First person: Why I hate drywall and why you should too
Standing around with pastors during a break at an associational pastor’s conference, one pastor lamented that his church had stopped growing. When I asked why, he said his building could only hold so many people. When I asked him why a little thing like drywall would prohibit growth, it was like scales fell off his eyes.
Seminary students, leaders help identify WWII remains
This summer, an excavation team with New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary’s Michael and Sara Moskau Institute of Archaeology traveled to Italy to search for the remains of fallen World War II soldiers.
Evangelist, professional juggler points audiences to Jesus
Almost 30 years ago when Nathan Dorrell was balancing seminary studies along with starting a creative ministry, he earned a nickname that made it easy for him to be recognized and remembered.
Concerns over AI advancements, apocalypse stir mixed opinions
AI experts are continuing to sound the alarm that growing advances in artificial intelligence could lead to the end of humanity as we know it. Meanwhile, other prominent leaders don’t appear quite ready to hit the panic button.
SBC: Not interested in Sills latest motion for settlement conference
Former Southern Baptist Theological Seminary professor David Sills has filed a request for a “structured judicial settlement conference” in his lawsuit against the Southern Baptist Convention and other defendants.
Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for Sept. 20
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School lesson commentary for Sept. 20, written by Bobby McKay, pastor of New Liberty Baptist Church in Morton, Mississippi.
AI and the apocalypse: Why are we talking about this?
“There is no subject now but artificial intelligence. Nothing else is as crucial, nothing carries dangers so imminent or implications so great for the human future.”
Christian presence in northern Nigeria eroding due to ongoing violence, report says
Rising killings and abductions, prolonged displacement and continuing insecurity are eroding the Christian presence in parts of northern and north-central Nigeria, according to a research brief released by Open Doors on Thursday (Sept. 3).
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Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for Sept. 13
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for Sept. 13, written by Don Fugate, senior pastor of Foxworthy Baptist Church in San Jose, California.
Launching a new congregation, part 2 — the deacons say, ‘No’
Brian was disappointed, but not surprised. “It was not totally unexpected,” he told Trip. “When I was pastor of another congregation where we talked about launching a new congregation, we got the same first response.”
Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for Sept. 13
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School lesson commentary for Sept. 13, written by Bobby McKay, pastor of New Liberty Baptist Church in Morton, Mississippi.
Baptist photographer reflects on 9/11 assignment — and ‘the cross’
It’s been 25 years since the World Trade Center towers fell after highjacked planes crashed into them. Jim Veneman reflects on his assignment to Ground Zero and the photograph he still talks about.
Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for Sept. 6
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School lesson commentary for Sept. 6, written by Bobby McKay, pastor of New Liberty Baptist Church in Morton, Mississippi.
‘Everything is coming down’: Woman shares experience in North Tower on 9/11
Amy Ngai took her breakfast and lunch with her to the 19th floor of the North Tower of the World
Change, transitions nothing new to SBC workers. Here’s why they stay.
Labor Day is Sept. 7. The Baptist Paper asked several leaders in various roles at SBC entities to share challenges, lessons learned during leadership transitions and reflections on why they keep returning each day for more.
AI and the apocalypse: Why are we talking about this?
“There is no subject now but artificial intelligence. Nothing else is as crucial, nothing carries dangers so imminent or implications so great for the human future.”
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Concerns over AI advancements, apocalypse stir mixed opinions
AI experts are continuing to sound the alarm that growing advances in artificial intelligence could lead to the end of humanity as we know it. Meanwhile, other prominent leaders don’t appear quite ready to hit the panic button.
Connecting reliable data with Kingdom growth
Over the past four years, I have written more than 100 columns for TAB Media Group through The Alabama Baptist and/or The Baptist Paper, focusing on congregations and associations. Now it is time to make a shift.
‘Quiet time’: Mark Fugitt puts focus on personal Bible study
Mark Fugitt is wondering why nearly unlimited access to the Bible has not made people holier in general. The Southwest Missouri pastor explores this in “Quiet Time: The Past, Present, and Potential Power of Personal Bible Study.”
Study finds shared concern over AI misinterpreting Scripture
Ask a chatbot about a disputed Bible verse and you may get a tidy answer. Ask America’s pastors about the AI response, and you get a warning: That tidy answer could be a real problem.
Concerns over AI advancements, apocalypse stir mixed opinions
AI experts are continuing to sound the alarm that growing advances in artificial intelligence could lead to the end of humanity as we know it. Meanwhile, other prominent leaders don’t appear quite ready to hit the panic button.
Connecting reliable data with Kingdom growth
Over the past four years, I have written more than 100 columns for TAB Media Group through The Alabama Baptist and/or The Baptist Paper, focusing on congregations and associations. Now it is time to make a shift.
‘Quiet time’: Mark Fugitt puts focus on personal Bible study
Mark Fugitt is wondering why nearly unlimited access to the Bible has not made people holier in general. The Southwest Missouri pastor explores this in “Quiet Time: The Past, Present, and Potential Power of Personal Bible Study.”
Study finds shared concern over AI misinterpreting Scripture
Ask a chatbot about a disputed Bible verse and you may get a tidy answer. Ask America’s pastors about the AI response, and you get a warning: That tidy answer could be a real problem.