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Where were you on 9/11? Wes remembers
Wes said the planes were nose-to-tail as far as you could see on Sept. 11, 2001.
Where were you on 9/11? Philip Hurley remembers
Philip Hurley says he remembers thinking that nothing was secure.
Where were you on 9/11? Suzanne Olden remembers
Suzanne Olden said she remembers her son, Eric, bounding off the school bus on Sept. 11, 2001, saying, “Mommy! Guess what? School closed early today because it’s my birthday!”
Where were you on 9/11? Blain Burgess remembers
Blain Burgess said he was so shaken up, he couldn’t go home. So he found himself at Whitesburg Baptist Church.
Where were you on 9/11? Vincent Forras remembers
Vincent Forras said he wasn’t “that religious” the moment he got buried in rubble at Ground Zero, but all of a sudden, he decided it was time to be.
Where were you on 9/11? Capt. Richard Weir remembers
Capt. Richard Weir has the image forever printed on his mind of a fellow firefighter picking up a Gatorade bottle at Ground Zero in the aftermath of 9/11 with anguish in his eyes.
ERLC: Zack Pruitt to serve as VP of public policy and general counsel
The Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission has named Zack Pruitt as its vice president of public policy and general counsel
25 years later: How 9/11 changed — and didn’t — change things
The realization that its anniversary is upon us raises the question— Has anything really changed since September 11, 2001?
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Burning Man boots Christian camp accused of aggressive evangelism
A Christian camp, known as Shift the Atmosphere, was reportedly kicked out of the annual “anything goes,” counter-cultural event held this week in Nevada’s Black Rock Desert after being accused of aggressive evangelism tactics.
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.
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.”
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.
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.
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.
‘God in the valley’: Georgia pastor faces ALS diagnosis with faith
For 30 years, pastor Chris Pritchett has walked with Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Bowman, Georgia, through seasons of joy, grief, uncertainty and loss. On Sunday (Aug. 23), he asked the church to walk with him.
Training school equips pastors without traditional seminary route
Armed with a vision to help meet the need for pulpit supply in Mississippi and surrounding states, the Pastor Training School of Mississippi was developed under the leadership of a group of like-minded men to assist others serving in pastoral ministry.
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Where were you on 9/11? Capt. Richard Weir remembers
Capt. Richard Weir has the image forever printed on his mind of a fellow firefighter picking up a Gatorade bottle at Ground Zero in the aftermath of 9/11 with anguish in his eyes.
25 years later: How 9/11 changed — and didn’t — change things
The realization that its anniversary is upon us raises the question— Has anything really changed since September 11, 2001?
‘Tragic moments demand a response:’ 4 ways to handle them
The phone rings with news that takes your breath away. Stunning news. A tragic car accident leaving several family members dead or injured. What’s your church’s next move?
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.
Where were you on 9/11? Capt. Richard Weir remembers
Capt. Richard Weir has the image forever printed on his mind of a fellow firefighter picking up a Gatorade bottle at Ground Zero in the aftermath of 9/11 with anguish in his eyes.
25 years later: How 9/11 changed — and didn’t — change things
The realization that its anniversary is upon us raises the question— Has anything really changed since September 11, 2001?
‘Tragic moments demand a response:’ 4 ways to handle them
The phone rings with news that takes your breath away. Stunning news. A tragic car accident leaving several family members dead or injured. What’s your church’s next move?
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.