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BP editor Brandon Porter accepts role to lead Kentucky Baptist association
Brandon Porter, Executive Committee vice president for convention communications, was welcomed as the next associational mission strategist (AMS) for the South Central Baptist Association in Bowling Green, Kentucky, on Aug. 30.
Being paralyzed was not going to stop KY man’s baptism
“He met Jesus, and his life shows real growth and changing. He wanted to be baptized — and was not going to let anything stand in the way,” the pastor said.
Letter to the Editor: Family vacations build love
I just read the article, “First person: Blessings from family vacations” in the July 30 issue of The Baptist Paper. I thought about our family experience.
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.
Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for Sept. 6
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for Sept. 6, 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.
When it comes to helping a new president acclimate to their position, this isn’t Joe Walker’s first rodeo.
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.”
Skillet song hits ‘Monster’ number of streams on Spotify
In 2009, John Cooper and his band, Skillet, unleashed the song “Monster.” Seventeen years later, that same track became the first by a Christian rock artist to crack Spotify’s Billions Club, surpassing 1 billion streams on the platform.
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Rice: Commission on Women Serving in Pastoral Ministry formed to ‘achieve greater clarity’
Southern Baptist Convention President Willy Rice has announced the formation of a group whose goal is “to help Southern Baptists achieve greater clarity and consensus around historic Baptist convictions, grounded in Scripture, concerning the office of pastor and women serving in ministry.”
Dolly Parton’s music, memorable moments and faith
“I don’t want to be worshiped, because there’s a scripture in my Bible that talks about idol worship,” Dolly Parton said in a 2021 interview. “And I see that happening all the time with movie stars and these celebrities. People literally worship them more than they worship God. And I just — I cringe at it sometimes.”
Blackwell installed as 11th president of Lifeway Christian Resources
Ryan Blackwell was installed as the 11th president and CEO of Lifeway Christian Resources on Monday evening (Aug. 24).
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.”
‘Someone is bound to get saved’: Burning Man reminder of hope amid chaos
In late August, about 80,000 people known as “Burners” will load up their vehicles with whatever they can cram into their ride and head toward “the middle of nowhere” in Nevada’s Black Rock Desert.
Housing allowance designations: How important are they this fall?
During this time, one of the most important administrative actions a church needs to take is designating a housing allowance for its pastors.
Nate Bargatze, Guinness World Records and clean comedy
Yes, there’s a record for that. Comedian Nate Bargatze has set a Guinness World Records mark — for, wait for
Sounding alarm: Social media trend pushes children to ‘disown’ parents
A social media-fueled trend continues to encourage young adults to “disown” or permanently sever ties with their own parents.
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Change, transitions nothing new to SBC workers. Here’s why they stay.
When it comes to helping a new president acclimate to their position, this isn’t Joe Walker’s first rodeo.
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.”
Skillet song hits ‘Monster’ number of streams on Spotify
In 2009, John Cooper and his band, Skillet, unleashed the song “Monster.” Seventeen years later, that same track became the first by a Christian rock artist to crack Spotify’s Billions Club, surpassing 1 billion streams on the platform.
New podcast aims to make ‘ripples’ in collegiate ministry
By starting the dialogue, Sam Ivy hopes the podcast will help college students make faithful decisions today that cause a ripple effect for a spiritually healthy future.
Change, transitions nothing new to SBC workers. Here’s why they stay.
When it comes to helping a new president acclimate to their position, this isn’t Joe Walker’s first rodeo.
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.”
Skillet song hits ‘Monster’ number of streams on Spotify
In 2009, John Cooper and his band, Skillet, unleashed the song “Monster.” Seventeen years later, that same track became the first by a Christian rock artist to crack Spotify’s Billions Club, surpassing 1 billion streams on the platform.
New podcast aims to make ‘ripples’ in collegiate ministry
By starting the dialogue, Sam Ivy hopes the podcast will help college students make faithful decisions today that cause a ripple effect for a spiritually healthy future.