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Taking a closer look at pastor pay

September 9, 2026

Senior pastors at Southern Baptist churches have had to make do with less pay and even less purchasing power recently. Compared to two years ago,

Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for Sept. 13

September 7, 2026

Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School lesson commentary for Sept. 13, written by Bobby McKay, pastor of New Liberty Baptist Church in Morton, Mississippi.

Study: Church attendance is up. But what about unchurched?

September 2, 2026

Looking out at those gathered for a weekend worship service, around half of pastors say their congregations have grown. Slightly more than half of U.S.

Change, transitions nothing new to SBC workers. Here’s why they stay.

August 31, 2026

Labor Day is Sept. 7. 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.

‘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).

Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for Aug. 30

August 24, 2026

Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School lesson commentary for August 30, written by Bobby McKay, pastor of New Liberty Baptist Church in Morton, Mississippi.

Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for Aug. 30

August 24, 2026

Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for Aug. 30, written by Don Fugate, senior pastor of Foxworthy Baptist Church in San Jose, California.