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New study focuses on psychological aftermath of abortion
According to a new study, most women who have had an abortion report more than one pre-existing risk factor associated with moderate-to-severe psychosocial harm.
Opinion: 25 years after 9/11, a lot has changed — and not much
By the time you read this, many people will be talking about where they were when the Twin Towers fell 25 years ago. Bells will toll. Long lists of names will be read. We will remember, and never forget.
University’s training claims religious liberty is ‘license to discriminate’
Does religious freedom really just give license to discriminate? A University of Georgia (UGA) training program claims it does.
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. 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.
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.
Labor Day: SBC leaders reflect on their work, why they stay
As Labor Day approached, 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.
Remembering 9/11 keeps me humble, helps me empathize, pushes me forward
My fingers continuously paused on the keyboard as I thought through what to share in this week’s editorial. It had to focus on 9/11, but what could I really say that hasn’t been said before?
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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.
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.
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.”
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.
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.
‘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.
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.
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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.
Labor Day: SBC leaders reflect on their work, why they stay
As Labor Day approached, 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.
Remembering 9/11 keeps me humble, helps me empathize, pushes me forward
My fingers continuously paused on the keyboard as I thought through what to share in this week’s editorial. It had to focus on 9/11, but what could I really say that hasn’t been said before?
Multistate disaster relief response shows cooperation at work
The response to the recent damaging storms in Indiana showed the strength of Southern Baptist cooperation when a disaster overwhelms the capacity of one state.
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.
Labor Day: SBC leaders reflect on their work, why they stay
As Labor Day approached, 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.
Remembering 9/11 keeps me humble, helps me empathize, pushes me forward
My fingers continuously paused on the keyboard as I thought through what to share in this week’s editorial. It had to focus on 9/11, but what could I really say that hasn’t been said before?
Multistate disaster relief response shows cooperation at work
The response to the recent damaging storms in Indiana showed the strength of Southern Baptist cooperation when a disaster overwhelms the capacity of one state.