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‘Called to speak up’: Awareness, action urged on China
Dallas Baptist University’s Everett Center for Global Religious Freedom recently launched the “Two Empty Chairs” campaign, calling for the White
Local officials in Indonesia halt construction of house of prayer
Local officials in South Sulawesi Province, Indonesia on April 14 halted construction of a prayer house due to protest banners put up by Muslim residents.
Baptist Nursing Fellowship leader encourages support for medical professionals
With Nurses Appreciation Week May 6–12, Charlotte Wyckoff, president of Baptist Nursing Fellowship, is encouraging individuals, families, Sunday School or Bible study groups to find ways to recognize nurses.
First person: Your consistent engagement, support and encouragement keeps us moving forward
Five years ago, about right now, we were submitting 28 pages of content formulated into the first edition of The Baptist Paper.
The Baptist Paper reaches 5-year print edition milestone
Five years ago, The Baptist Paper launched as a national printed newspaper. It had been talked about “through the years,” said Jennifer Davis Rash, president and editor-in-chief of TAB Media Group, publisher of The Alabama Baptist, now in its 183rd year of publication.
Church appeals street evangelism ban in UK
A British evangelical church is fighting a legal notice that could criminalize aspects of its street preaching.
Data shows many non-religious are also not spiritually curious
Recent research paints a sobering picture of faith in America: The religiously unaffiliated are growing, theological convictions are weakening and the “spiritual” population remains a relatively small group.
Annual Church Profile: Amid falling membership in SBC, baptisms increase for 5th consecutive year
While fewer members belong to Southern Baptist congregations, more people are attending worship services and small groups and are being baptized.
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Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for May 3
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School lesson commentary for May 3, written by Bobby McKay, pastor of New Liberty Baptist Church in Morton, Mississippi.
Annual Church Profile: Amid falling membership in SBC, baptisms increase for 5th consecutive year
While fewer members belong to Southern Baptist congregations, more people are attending worship services and small groups and are being baptized.
Newsboys co-founder files defamation lawsuit over Michael Tait stories
Wes Campbell and the musicians of the Christian band Newsboys have filed a federal lawsuit against World Vision, The Roys Report and concert promoters for an “orchestrated campaign to drive Campbell and Newsboys out of the Christian concert market.”
First person: Is it time to leave your ministry assignment?
How do you know when it is time to leave one ministry assignment for another?
Study shows Gen Z moving toward faith — and away from it. Wait. What?
Is Gen Z — the youngest adult generation in America — experiencing revival? George Barna’s new report tackles that question, specifically looking at significant trends in Gen Z over the past four years.
Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for May 3
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for May 3, written by Don Fugate, senior pastor of Foxworthy Baptist Church in San Jose, California.
Retired pastor giving pastors a break through no-cost sabbatical ministry
Before becoming a director of missions, and even more so while serving in that role, Rick Standard saw a need that kept surfacing among pastors, especially those in small and mid-sized churches.
USCIRF reports religious freedom violations against children
Panelists and representatives of the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom shared the impact of religious freedom violations against children in Tibet, Ukraine, Pakistan and Burma during a virtual hearing held April 30.
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First person: Your consistent engagement, support and encouragement keeps us moving forward
Five years ago, about right now, we were submitting 28 pages of content formulated into the first edition of The Baptist Paper.
The Baptist Paper reaches 5-year print edition milestone
Five years ago, The Baptist Paper launched as a national printed newspaper. It had been talked about “through the years,” said Jennifer Davis Rash, president and editor-in-chief of TAB Media Group, publisher of The Alabama Baptist, now in its 183rd year of publication.
Data shows many non-religious are also not spiritually curious
Recent research paints a sobering picture of faith in America: The religiously unaffiliated are growing, theological convictions are weakening and the “spiritual” population remains a relatively small group.
Celebrating ‘New Life’ with nearly 200 baptisms in Tennessee
From Johnson City to Jackson, 47 Tennessee Baptist churches set aside the Sunday after Easter as a day for baptism. When the day came, 185 people said yes.
First person: Your consistent engagement, support and encouragement keeps us moving forward
Five years ago, about right now, we were submitting 28 pages of content formulated into the first edition of The Baptist Paper.
The Baptist Paper reaches 5-year print edition milestone
Five years ago, The Baptist Paper launched as a national printed newspaper. It had been talked about “through the years,” said Jennifer Davis Rash, president and editor-in-chief of TAB Media Group, publisher of The Alabama Baptist, now in its 183rd year of publication.
Data shows many non-religious are also not spiritually curious
Recent research paints a sobering picture of faith in America: The religiously unaffiliated are growing, theological convictions are weakening and the “spiritual” population remains a relatively small group.
Celebrating ‘New Life’ with nearly 200 baptisms in Tennessee
From Johnson City to Jackson, 47 Tennessee Baptist churches set aside the Sunday after Easter as a day for baptism. When the day came, 185 people said yes.