Bellevue pastor Steve Gaines diagnosed with kidney cancer
“I speak for our entire Tennessee network of churches when I say that we are praying for our friends, Steve and Donna, their children and grandchildren, and the Bellevue family,” said Randy C. Davis of the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board.
Reformed Church in America splits as conservative churches form new denomination
It has been a little over a month (Jan.1) since 43 theologically conservative congregations of the Reformed Church in America
First person: Remembering 9/11 and the power of prayer in times of crisis
This editorial will appear in the Sept. 11 edition of The Baptist Paper. Click here to subscribe. After the twin
Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for February 19
I KNOW MY OWN John 10:7–14, 25–30 Virgil, a hearty South Dakotan, raised sheep. When he stepped outside his house,
‘Walking slowly’ with ‘opens hands’ marks a family legacy of service
Two phrases — not counting “my hero” — describe Bobby Cox, said his son Israel Cox and grandson Noah Cox,
Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for March 2
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for March 2, written by Mark Rathel, pastor of Friendship Baptist Church in DeFuniak Springs, Florida.
Study: Mainline pastors less likely to hold historic Christian doctrine
According to the National Survey of Religious Leaders report, “Clergy who lead predominantly white mainline Protestant churches are much less likely to hold traditionally orthodox Christian beliefs than clergy in any other group.”
103-year-old Catherine Ponder faithfully plays her part in ministry
Over the years, Catherine Ponder has continued to play the piano regularly at Old Walnut Ridge Baptist Church, spanning a period of 90 years except for a few gaps for illness and during World War II.