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Editorial: What’s the purpose of a Baptist institution?
I’m going to put some things in print some may consider impolite or imprudent. Perhaps so. Here we go. The

First person: A ‘colorblind’ constitution
This month marks the 130-year anniversary of one of the most infamous cases in the history of the U.S. Supreme

What’s the hantavirus? Should you be concerned about it?
Hantaviruses, named after a river in South Korea, are a family of more than 20 different viral species. Almost all are linked to infection by rodents, typically rats and mice, through dried urine and droppings.

Recovering ‘people hater’ Daniel Ritchie shares story of God’s grace with students
Daniel Ritchie was called into ministry, which he was confused about. He asked God how he, a recovering “people hater,” could step into that calling.

Daystar TV ministry co-founder Joni Lamb dies at 65
Joni Lamb, the co-founder of Daystar Television Network, a prominent Christian television ministry, died Thursday (May 7). She was 65.

Pastor, outdoorsman helping others avoid pit of addiction
Dangling a dead — but “nice 4-plus footer”— timber rattlesnake from a branch, Alabama pastor Matt Kelley declared the venomous reptile “almost got me.”

‘I love Cajun food’: Crawfish boil sparks community for students
At University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, the smell of Cajun spices and freshly boiled crawfish recently filled the air as the Baptist Collegiate Ministry hosted its second annual crawfish boil — an event designed to bring students together over food, fellowship and faith.

‘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
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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.

Daystar TV ministry co-founder Joni Lamb dies at 65
Joni Lamb, the co-founder of Daystar Television Network, a prominent Christian television ministry, died Thursday (May 7). She was 65.

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.

‘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

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.

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?

Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for May 10
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for May 10, written by Don Fugate, senior pastor of Foxworthy Baptist Church in San Jose, California.

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.”
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Editorial: What’s the purpose of a Baptist institution?
I’m going to put some things in print some may consider impolite or imprudent. Perhaps so. Here we go. The

First person: A ‘colorblind’ constitution
This month marks the 130-year anniversary of one of the most infamous cases in the history of the U.S. Supreme

Pastor, outdoorsman helping others avoid pit of addiction
Dangling a dead — but “nice 4-plus footer”— timber rattlesnake from a branch, Alabama pastor Matt Kelley declared the venomous reptile “almost got me.”

‘I love Cajun food’: Crawfish boil sparks community for students
At University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, the smell of Cajun spices and freshly boiled crawfish recently filled the air as the Baptist Collegiate Ministry hosted its second annual crawfish boil — an event designed to bring students together over food, fellowship and faith.

Editorial: What’s the purpose of a Baptist institution?
I’m going to put some things in print some may consider impolite or imprudent. Perhaps so. Here we go. The

First person: A ‘colorblind’ constitution
This month marks the 130-year anniversary of one of the most infamous cases in the history of the U.S. Supreme

Pastor, outdoorsman helping others avoid pit of addiction
Dangling a dead — but “nice 4-plus footer”— timber rattlesnake from a branch, Alabama pastor Matt Kelley declared the venomous reptile “almost got me.”

‘I love Cajun food’: Crawfish boil sparks community for students
At University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, the smell of Cajun spices and freshly boiled crawfish recently filled the air as the Baptist Collegiate Ministry hosted its second annual crawfish boil — an event designed to bring students together over food, fellowship and faith.





