Grateful to be alive: Couple rescued after floating down river in their house
September 18, 2025
Cindy Collier and her daughter hadn’t talked in a year, but as the water came up to her chest, she knew she had to make the call.
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‘Serving the Lord wholeheartedly’: East Texas man building children’s home in India
September 17, 2025
Andrew “AJ” Ireton owns a small construction company in Van Zandt County, but his clients know he won’t be available for a couple of months. The Baptist layman will be building a children’s home in eastern India.
ERLC names Gary Hollingsworth interim president
September 16, 2025
Former state convention executive director and longtime pastor Gary Hollingsworth named interim president of the SBC’s Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission today (Sept. 16).
First person: Our worst burdens leading to our greatest blessings
September 16, 2025
If you live outside of Jackson, Tennessee, you are likely unfamiliar with the name Ann Marie Kelley. Those of us who call this community home, however, recognize her as a bit of a local hero.
Spotting common signs of online romance scams
September 15, 2025
In today’s digital age of social media and online dating, romance scams are becoming more prevalent. Many who prey on the vulnerable are using online
Did Jesus have a brand? Yes. Why your Church should too
September 14, 2025
If you think branding is too corporate for the Church, you’re not alone. Many pastors resist this idea until they realize Jesus was the ultimate example of branding done right.
Management years of congregations and the need for God’s empowering vision
September 13, 2025
As I sat across the desk from the pastor, I heard him describe a congregation with many great qualities. But they had no idea about where they were headed, much less what God’s empowering vision might be for their next seven years.
‘God, take me or fix me’: Former addict, now pastor labors to help the broken
September 12, 2025
How should we think of people who are the so-called unreachables?
First person: Remembering 9/11 and the power of prayer in times of crisis
September 11, 2025
This editorial will appear in the Sept. 11 edition of The Baptist Paper. Click here to subscribe. After the twin towers fell 24 years ago,
‘Wrong is wrong’: Churches pray for community as adult club opens
September 10, 2025
While an adult private club celebrated its grand opening Sept. 6, more than 50 Christians gathered nearby to pray for their Gallitan County community.
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