May 22, 2023 - The Baptist Paper

First Person: Officiating an unforgettable ‘miracle wedding’

May 22, 2023

We waited. I was the first to arrive. The bride was the second. We waited for the groom. Others began arriving. Suddenly, we heard a

A secret church growth metric that’s hiding in plain sight

May 22, 2023

Whenever we talk about church growth, the first thing that comes to mind is attendance. How many people are showing up on a typical Sunday? And

Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for May 28

May 22, 2023

Avoiding a Critical Spirit Numbers 12:1–15 I heard of a man who attended a local high school football game. He became annoyed by another gentleman

Catching the vision: Missions trip inspires AL church to boost Lottie Moon offering

May 22, 2023

Why would an Alabama church more than double their Lottie Moon Christmas Offering giving? Because the senior pastor went on a short-term mission trip, serving

Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for May 28

May 22, 2023

RESTORING John 21:15–23 The 19th century English poet Elizabeth Barrett Browning wrote a poem titled “How Do I Love Thee?” Her poem is an expression

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Your associational type makes a difference

May 22, 2023

Quick! Without thinking for more than three seconds, tell me the name of the Baptist associational handbook that tells how an association must function —