
First person: Lessons from Ben Franklin’s ‘little book’
What virtues are important to you? And most importantly, are the virtues you seek in alignment with what God desires of you?

OASIS worship, music, comedy tour offers encouragement from familiar faces
Frank Jones said it’s the strangest thing — he wasn’t expecting it; it just came out of the blue. On a

Pastor uses Koinonia Karate classes to connect to TX community
Most Christians familiar with the New Testament Greek word “koinonia” think of it only in terms of fellowship and communion.

27 college students sent to Utah to minister through NAMB’s GenSend
The North American Mission Board, through GenSend, sent 27 college students, hailing from nine states, to minister and witness in

Church membership, same-sex marriage views, sports among 10 ministry trends to watch in 2025
As pastors and church leaders think about ministering to their congregations and communities in 2025, they should keep these 10 trends in mind.

FL church blesses community with food pantry ministry, Thanksgiving dinner
Turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes and green beans were on the menu at First Baptist Church Eastpoint, Florida’s annual community-wide Thanksgiving dinner.

Arise & Build Task Force making ‘significant progress’ in East Tennessee
“We’ve still got some people living in tents. We’ve got to keep working diligently to get people back in houses,” said Randy Davis, president and executive director of the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board.

Your Voice: Actions are essential for Christian unity
By Ruba Rihani Special to The Baptist Paper International Human Rights Day, observed Dec. 10, coincides with the Christmas holidays