French authorities arrested more than 2,400 people during nationwide protests that erupted into rioting over rising living costs and poor school conditions, the Associated Press reported.
Andy Stanley, founding pastor of Atlanta-area North Point Community Church, announced Sunday (Oct. 18) plans to step down from leadership roles in 2027. Meanwhile, Stanley’s successor has been nominated.
It’s that time of year. Skeletons, witches and a variety of Halloween monsters and related décor are covering front lawns in neighborhoods throughout the United
Do fewer than half of Americans believe Jesus’ virgin birth was a supernatural miracle? According to the American Bible Society’s 2026 State of the Bible report, the answer is yes.
As the week begins, Southern Baptist disaster relief teams are on the move serving meals and clearing debris after Hurricane Isaias hit Florida’s Panhandle Oct. 9.
This story has been updated since originally published. Your first question about this latest weather threat may involve how to pronounce Hurricane Isaias. For those
For many new empty nesters, it can be a jarring moment. You’re walking down a hallway of your home and an empty room hits you emotionally in ways you didn’t expect. Here’s how one church is offering support.
An evangelical church with Southern Baptist connections was among the buildings impacted by a deadly gas explosion that rocked Athens’ historic Plaka district, near the
It took only a few short minutes into his first report to the SBC Executive Committee on Monday evening (Sept. 21) for Willy Rice to
SBC Executive Committee members have made their way to the Nashville area for their fall meeting (Sept. 21-22). The Baptist Paper team will provide updates from the meeting, so stay tuned for highlights.
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