From ‘brain rot’ to ‘rage bait’: Oxford’s word of the year
December 2, 2025
Look out “brain rot,” this year’s word of the year is “rage bait,” according to Oxford University Press.
The Baptist Paper
Black Friday sales hit record levels; Baptists gear up for Giving Tuesday
December 1, 2025
Congratulations if you survived shopping on Black Friday (Nov. 28). The annual shopping tradition for many families prompted sales to hit record levels this year, rising about 4% from 2024, according to multiple media reports.
Biker pastor reaching nonbelievers as a chaplain
November 25, 2025
Mahlon LeCroix believes pastors should practice what they preach.
Your Voice: 6 facts about giving thanks
November 16, 2025
First-person articles, comments, letters to the editor, blog excerpts, social media posts and more.
Messengers approve budget, vote to extend Alaska partnership
November 14, 2025
Alabama Baptists voted to extend their partnership with Alaska Baptists “indefinitely with periodic reviews assessing the effectiveness of the collaboration.”
Virginia Baptists gather in heart of Blue Ridge Mountains to decide, learn, worship and serve
November 12, 2025
Virginia Baptists spent three days building on their long foundation of ministry during the Baptist General Association of Virginia (BGAV) annual meeting Nov. 10–12 at Highlands Fellowship Church, Abingdon.
Families sue Camp Mystic, allege gross negligence
November 11, 2025
The suit reportedly claims Camp Mystic ignored known flood risks, housed campers in flood zones, and failed to evacuate despite state rules requiring emergency plans.
Brown urges BGAV members to ‘press on’ in first main session of annual meeting
November 11, 2025
Leaning into this year’s Mission Forward theme, the 2025 BGAV Annual Meeting kicked off Nov. 10 with an evening worship session focusing on the mission of the local church.
Supreme Court rejects revisiting same-sex ‘marriage’ issue
November 10, 2025
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday (Nov. 10) reportedly declined to revisit Obergefell v. Hodges, the 2015 decision that legalized same-sex ‘marriage’ nationwide.
Is the government shutdown really about to end?
November 10, 2025
The Senate on Sunday (Nov. 9) reportedly took a major step toward ending the 41-day government shutdown. Here’s what we know so far.
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