
New book shows how churches can empower children to dig deeper with God
“Going Deep” is not just a book Clint May has written on children growing with God, it also has been

Rashional Thoughts: Thank you for partnering with us to connect all Baptists
Have you picked out a favorite section of The Baptist Paper yet? Be sure to let us know what you

Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for Dec. 1
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for December 1, written by Mark Rathel, pastor of Friendship Baptist Church in DeFuniak Springs, Florida.

Teamwork shines amid Southern Baptist Disaster Relief response
Any time a major storm system threatens the continental United States, the antennae of thousands of Southern Baptist Disaster Relief

Turned itself around: Georgia church celebrates 225th anniversary
A local church is the product of many believers, past and present. It is their many voices combined over time

Destitute and crying, Central Asian man makes desperate plea — and finds answer
Damir sat by the side of the road, destitute and crying. He prayed God would either help him or let

First person: What does it mean to follow Jesus’ example of love, sacrifice?
The month of February provides the perfect time to focus on what our daily lives might look like if we intentionally sought to serve others sacrificially, even outside of the crisis moments.

Home for Christmas: Foster family’s devastated house restored with help from Texas Baptist Men
Christmas came a little early this year for a family in rural Weir, Texas. But, like the first Christmas, it