Weekend headlines: News you might have missed
September 19, 2026
Here are a few headlines from the week you might have missed …
The Baptist Paper
First person: Why I hate drywall and why you should too
September 15, 2026
Standing around with pastors during a break at an associational pastor’s conference, one pastor lamented that his church had stopped growing. When I asked why, he said his building could only hold so many people. When I asked him why a little thing like drywall would prohibit growth, it was like scales fell off his eyes.
Labor Day: SBC leaders reflect on their work, why they stay
September 7, 2026
As Labor Day approached, the Baptist Paper asked several leaders in various roles at SBC entities to share challenges, lessons learned during leadership transitions and reflections on why they keep returning each day for more.
Burning Man boots Christian camp accused of aggressive evangelism
September 3, 2026
A Christian camp, known as Shift the Atmosphere, was reportedly kicked out of the annual “anything goes,” counter-cultural event held this week in Nevada’s Black Rock Desert after being accused of aggressive evangelism tactics.
Death toll climbing after flooding, mudslides in Nepal, Tibet
August 28, 2026
Deadly flooding and mudslides along the Nepal-Tibet border — with terrifying images of the disaster caught on video — have claimed more than 500 lives.
‘People Jedi’: Blackwell installed as 11th president of Lifeway Christian Resources
August 25, 2026
Ryan Blackwell was installed as the 11th president and CEO of Lifeway Christian Resources on Monday evening (Aug. 24).
Nate Bargatze, Guinness World Records and clean comedy
August 24, 2026
Yes, there’s a record for that. Comedian Nate Bargatze has set a Guinness World Records mark — for, wait for it, the most tickets sold
Johnny Hunt files appeal in legal battle against SBC
August 19, 2026
The legal battle continues. Former Southern Baptist Convention President Johnny Hunt has appealed a federal court’s dismissal of the final claim in his lawsuit against the SBC, its Executive Committee and Guidepost Solutions.
Deadly earthquakes in Indonesia, Colombia take toll on effected areas
August 17, 2026
Deadly earthquakes continue to wreak havoc overseas. Over the weekend, a magnitude-7.7 earthquake struck eastern Indonesia, reportedly killing at least 53 people. Colombia’s death toll from a magnitude-7.4 earthquake a week earlier has risen to at least 288, with more than 200 people missing.
‘Thanks to the Lord’: American missionary pilot Kevin Rideout released
August 14, 2026
Kevin Rideout is reported to be in good health and in the care of U.S. officials, SIM shared Friday (Aug. 14).
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