August 12, 2024 - The Baptist Paper

9 steps when your church needs more workers

August 12, 2024

I don’t think I’ve ever met a church leader who said, “Our church has more than enough workers.” Every church I’ve worked with had at

Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for August 18

August 12, 2024

Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School lesson commentary for August 18, written by Bobby McKay, pastor of New Liberty Baptist Church in Morton, Mississippi.

TN church becomes first in state to give $1 million through CP in one year

August 12, 2024

First Baptist Church Hendersonville, Tennessee, announced Sunday (Aug. 11) it will be the first church in the state to ever give more than $1 million in one year through the Cooperative Program.

Paris Olympics: Ministry follow-up underway

August 12, 2024

“We pray this summer leads to a fruitful season of church planting in Paris, alongside the French church,” said Jason Harris, IMB’s Paris team leader. “Pray for endurance, partnership and a harvest across France.”

Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for August 18

August 12, 2024

Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for August 18, written by Mark Rathel, professor at the Baptist College of Florida in Graceville, Florida.

Strong Baptist associations are clear about their mission, vision

August 12, 2024

Strong Baptist associations exhibit praiseworthy clarity about their mission and vision. They strive for congregations to see the association as a family of congregations, says George Bullard.