
First person: Where to start amid tragedy, terror
Responding to global terrorism is complicated. What is a Christian response?

Two months after deadly floods in Texas, area people say they see God at work
Today (Sept. 4) marked two months since massive flash floods in Kerr County, Texas, killed 119 people and left a swath of devastation. As people in the area continue to try to put their lives back together, Marc Ira Hooks — a correspondent for The Baptist Paper — is back on site sharing stories of hope.

Calvary Heritage Baptist Church calls Ted Middleton as pastor
Calvary Heritage Baptist Church in Columbia, Missouri, has called Ted Middleton as pastor. Middleton is the immediate past president of

Movies and history: Is Hollywood the best teacher?
For history enthusiasts who enjoy movies — particularly films that might make history teachers roll their eyes — you might be excited to know that another one is coming to theaters around Thanksgiving: “Napoleon” …

A pastor’s love: Georgia pastor gives kidney to member of congregation
Responses vary when people hear that Summit Baptist Church associate pastor Jimmy Slick in Acworth, Georgia, donated one of his

Job skills ministries pivot to meet new needs, ‘restore’ lives
Tenesha Thomas’s ministry has a concise mission: to equip people with essential skills to improve their lives. What that looks

Study: Young adults, including Christians, have complicated relationship with money
When it comes to making financial decisions, although some Christian young adults are influenced by their faith, many don’t manage

Worship workout: Church members building physical, spiritual strength
Towels mop up sweat from foreheads after another successful workout. Several gym members finish stretching, while others arrange the benches and Plyo workout boxes in a church-pew formation in preparation for that evening’s church service.