
From prison to the pulpit: Seminary student finds new life, purpose in Christ
Having spent over a decade of time behind bars, coupled with a long history of drug abuse, Keanon Hurst is

Isaiah 117 House: Changing the way foster care begins?
Isaiah 117 House started with a dream — a dream to change the way foster care begins in a community. It soon became a dream to change the way foster care begins in a state.

Ukrainian pastor: Our most powerful ‘spiritual weapon’ is prayer
In spite of continued missile attacks, widespread dislocation and the threat of a major Russian assault in coming weeks, Ukrainian

With pope’s approval, Vatican allows priests to bless same-sex couples
With Pope Francis’ encouragement, the Vatican’s doctrinal office issued a document on Monday (Dec. 18) allowing Catholic priests to bless same-sex couples.

First person: Remembering God’s faithfulness and goodness as a special needs parent
Lauren Grim shares the joys, challenges and lessons that come from parenting a special needs child. Sanctity of Life Sunday is Jan. 21.

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.

Baptists in Mexico forced to leave homes by village leaders
More than 100 Baptists in Hidalgo State, Mexico, were forced to leave their homes in the villages of Coamila and Rancho Nuevo on April 26.

Women loving God with their minds at Society for Women in Scholarship Reception
Women representing three SBC seminaries gathered for the Society for Women in Scholarship Reception in Indianapolis before the 2024 SBC Annual Meeting.