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SBC Presidential Q&A with The Baptist Paper: Josh Powell

May 20, 2026

The Baptist Paper reached out to those who have announced intentions to be nominated for president of the Southern Baptist Convention.

Data shows many non-religious are also not spiritually curious

May 6, 2026

Recent research paints a sobering picture of faith in America: The religiously unaffiliated are growing, theological convictions are weakening and the “spiritual” population remains a relatively small group.

Tennessee WMU gathers for missions-focused fellowship

April 30, 2026

The Tennessee Woman’s Missionary Union gathered at First Baptist Church, Dickson, April 17-18 for its annual Missions Get-Together.

‘We are discipling people’: Church planting in Wisconsin thriving

April 10, 2026

Mark Millman is optimistic about the future of church planting in the state of Wisconsin. He is overseeing 14 churches that are in the process of being planted in America’s Dairyland.

Merck named as next director for Dakota Baptist Convention

April 2, 2026

The Dakota Baptist Convention Executive Board voted unanimously on March 21 to call Lee Merck as its new executive director.

Decision points: Do congregations discern God’s leading or do leaders tell them God’s direction?

March 18, 2026

Jessica exclaimed, “How can I ever know God’s guidance for our congregation? That’s why we have a pastor — someone who is closely connected with God and can share His direction with us.”

Recovery ministry leads to new church, helps former addicts ‘never pick up a needle again’

March 6, 2026

“We wanted to reach people who were struggling with drugs, alcohol, and homelessness,” said church planter Fred Weymouth, “because those are the things Casey and I used to struggle with.”