Louisiana church has ‘awakening of unity’ 11 months after fire
Eleven months after a fire destroyed most of the facilities of the New Friendship Baptist Church, Pollock, Louisiana, the congregation is amid a rebirth.
IMB celebrates 24 new missionaries confronting ‘world’s greatest problem’
Twenty-four International Mission Board missionaries participated in the Sending Celebration on Nov. 13, 2022, at Warren Baptist Church in Augusta,
Pastor’s everyday prayers touch thousands
Adrian Knipper loves the Lord, and he loves people. As a pastor for nearly 30 years, Knipper has visited, counseled
New W.A. Criswell bio delves into life of influential pastor
While many are familiar with the name “Criswell,” few know the man behind the name as well as O.S. Hawkins. With his book “Criswell: His Life and Times,” Hawkins aims to help readers see learn more about the famed pastor.
Pakistani activists seek end to abuse of blasphemy laws
With a soaring number of blasphemy allegations in Pakistan in 2023, rights activists are reiterating demands for legislation against blatant abuse of the country’s notorious blasphemy laws.
WMU and its impact on churches shared by a coal miner’s daughter
Sandy Wisdom-Martin, Woman’s Missionary Union (WMU) national executive director-treasurer, shared her story of missions legacy and learning set by her father and the small Baptist church where she grew up.
Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for May 12
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for May 12, written by Mark Rathel, professor at the Baptist College of Florida in Graceville, Florida.
Q&A with Bruce Frank, candidate for SBC president
The Baptist Paper reached out to each of the six individuals who have announced intentions to be nominated for president of the Southern Baptist Convention at the 2024 SBC Annual Meeting in Indianapolis, June 11–12.