February 12, 2026 - The Baptist Paper

Pastors minister to Canada community following deadly mass shooting

February 12, 2026

The tragedy, which involved a local high school and nearby home, is being called one of the worst mass shootings in Canada’s history.

VBS grew up — and it’s impacting women’s ministry

February 12, 2026

Created to reach women who may have never experienced VBS, FBC Bolivar’s unique ministry has led women to Jesus and inspired other churches to replicate the event.

‘Open mic legend’ Wiley Drake remembered as ‘one of a kind in SBC life’

February 12, 2026

Wiley Drake, a California pastor who rallied Southern Baptists to boycott Disney in the 1990s, has died.

Disaster relief efforts still have ‘a long way to go’ after Winter Storm Fern

February 12, 2026

Although most of the snow and ice from Winter Storm Fern has now melted, the recovery efforts by Tennessee Baptist Disaster Relief teams and volunteers are still going full speed.