Focus on the Family founder James C. Dobson dies
August 21, 2025
James C. Dobson — founder of Focus on the Family, one of the world’s largest faith-based organizations — died Aug. 21. He was 89.
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The multiplying years of congregations are about more than growth
August 20, 2025
You can help new congregations succeed beyond their first generation by supporting them during two critical early stages.
First person: 10 questions to determine if your prayer life is more ritual or relationship
August 19, 2025
I talk with a lot of folks about prayer, and I fear that many of them approach prayer as a ritual rather than as a relationship.
First person: We need the local church
August 18, 2025
Every church has a unique story of how God birthed and blessed them over the years. The congregation I lead, Englewood Baptist in Jackson, Tennessee, was the fruit of heartfelt prayer and a compelling vision.
First person: Traits of strong discipleship programs
August 17, 2025
I’ve seen some churches that are, in fact, doing discipleship well.
First person: Why ‘first 48 hours’ on college campus are crucial
August 16, 2025
The first 48 hours of a student’s time on a college campus are some of the most important hours that a student will ever go through in their life.
GCR Task Force files (part 4): Rise of Great Commission Giving
August 15, 2025
The Baptist Paper staff members continue their review of the audio files from the 2009–2010 meetings of the Great Commission Resurgence Task Force. (See the
Pastor’s 314-mile walk raises nearly $25,000 for Tennessee Baptist Children’s Homes
August 14, 2025
The July sun was scorching in Manchester, radiating up from the open road. But Brad Boucher was 200 miles into a race he was determined to finish.
Sharing biblical lessons to pastors in Haiti
August 14, 2025
Even though the U.S. State Department has strongly advised people against travel to Haiti, that didn’t stop Kyle Noffsinger from going there last week to speak at a pastors conference.
Marriage ministry making community impact
August 13, 2025
First Baptist Church of Richardson went without a marriage ministry several years. In 2024, Pastor Ronny Marriott decided it was time to make a change.
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