August 13, 2025 - The Baptist Paper

Study: Why do pastors leave the ministry?

August 13, 2025

Few pastors leave the pulpit each year, but those who do mostly say it was a personal decision, according to a Lifeway Research study.

New Georgia Baptist Mission Board facility ‘tool for prayer, planning and action’

August 13, 2025

Pastors, associational missionaries, and city officials gathered Tuesday, Aug. 12, to celebrate the official opening of the Georgia Baptist Mission Board’s new ministry center and administrative offices in Alpharetta.

Church ‘transplant’ offers model of planting process

August 13, 2025

Three years ago, during a regular meeting at Stevens Street Baptist Church in Cookeville, pastor Scott Parkinson tapped Jesse Haywood on the shoulder and asked, “Hey, do you want to plant a church?”

Christian back under investigation after praying silently in public

August 13, 2025

West Midlands authorities have confirmed an active investigation into Isabel Vaughan-Spruce, who reportedly has been engaging in silent prayer on a public street near an abortion facility in Birmingham, England.

Marriage ministry making community impact

August 13, 2025

First Baptist Church of Richardson went without a marriage ministry several years. In 2024, Pastor Ronny Marriott decided it was time to make a change.