
Filming underway for Mel Gibson’s ‘The Resurrection of the Christ’
Filming has begun in Rome on “The Resurrection of the Christ,” Mel Gibson’s sequel to his 2004 “The Passion of the Christ,” Variety first reported.

‘Ready for the task’: Samaritan’s Purse opens Ebola treatment unit in Congo
Samaritan’s Purse, the Christian international humanitarian relief organization, recently airlifted an Ebola treatment unit to the Democratic Republic of the Congo in response to the outbreak of the deadly disease.

SBC presidential election candidates overview
As of last count, this year’s Southern Baptist Convention presidential election will feature six candidates: David Allen, Bruce Frank, Mike Keahbone, Jared Moore, Clint Pressley and Dan Spencer.

Updated list of ERLC board of trustees
Scott Foshie of Illinois is the new board chair for the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission. Amy Pettway of Florida is vice chair, and Anthony Cox of Arizona is secretary. Trustees represent nearly 30 states. Find the full list here.

Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for January 23
The Pitfall of Betrayal Genesis 37:1–5, 19–24, 26–27 God is at work, even when it’s not obvious. The longer I

Annual Church Profile: What the latest numbers mean for SBC
The recent slide in total memberships among congregations affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention slowed in 2023, while baptisms, worship service attendance and small group participation all grew.

First person: AI could replace you at work, but here’s what’s more troubling.
Supplanted. You will hear the word more often, so here’s a clear definition: To supplant is to replace one thing

Q&A with Clint Pressley, 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.