July 14, 2025 - The Baptist Paper

Providing more than meals, meeting ‘critical’ need

July 14, 2025

For nine years, First Baptist Church in Portland has run a summer feeding program that does more than fill empty stomachs.

Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for July 20

July 14, 2025

Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School lesson commentary for July 20, written by Bobby McKay, pastor of New Liberty Baptist Church in Morton, Mississippi.

Fulani herdsmen kill, kidnap Christians in Kaduna State, Nigeria

July 14, 2025

Fulani herdsmen attacked two villages in Kaduna state, Nigeria, July 7, killing two Christians and wounding three others, after terrorizing villagers in another area in June, International-Morning Star News reported.

Texas flooding update: Baptist relief teams, churches continue to ‘walk alongside’ hurting

July 14, 2025

Baptist relief teams hit the ground running Monday (July 14) after a rough weekend of heavy rains and flash flood warnings in Central Texas that

Bellevue Baptist calls Lifeway CEO Ben Mandrell as 8th pastor

July 14, 2025

“I cannot tell you how thankful we are for this moment,” Ben Mandrell said. “This big hurricane of Bellevue love has just swallowed us up.”

Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for July 20

July 14, 2025

Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for July 20, written by Mark Rathel, pastor of Friendship Baptist Church in DeFuniak Springs, Florida.

Youth music camp trains next generation of worship leaders

July 14, 2025

HeartSong Youth Music and Worship Arts Camp was held June 24–28 on the campus of William Carey University, drawing 85 campers, 20 adult sponsors, and 30 staff members for a week focused on worship leadership.