‘Singing schools’ and their impact on American worship
Few today recognize the impact “singing schools,” which used “shape-notes” to teach music, has had on American worship. This music, which is associated with the tradition of “Sacred Harp Singing,” enhanced worship across the nation.
Study: Rate of pastors leaving pulpit each year remains unchanged in last decade
Despite the unique pressures pastors routinely face, only 1.2% of evangelical and Black Protestant pastors leave the ministry each year, according to a 2025 Lifeway Research study.
Free training available for churches to address sexual abuse
Many churches have begun using background checks to help prevent abuse, but fewer are trained in reporting potential abuse. Lifeway
GCR Task Force files (part 5): Saving NAMB
EDITOR’S NOTE — The Baptist Paper staff members continue their review of the audio files from the 2009–2010 meetings of
Sports gambling: NCAA athletes among those indicted in alleged conspiracy
Those accused of fixing games allegedly bribed players as much as $30,000 per game to intentionally underperform, according to reports. This allowed bettors to win big money millions from manipulated point spreads.
Boyce College student says coffee shop fired her for sharing her faith
Paige Rogers, a sophomore at Boyce College, has filed a religious discrimination complaint after being fired from Heine Brothers Coffee.
Study asks churchgoers if they are sharing their faith. The findings may not surprise you.
While churchgoers may be praying about ways to tell others about Jesus, many aren’t doing much to make that happen.
She aims to minister ‘to the whole woman’
On any given week at Northside Baptist Church, Murfreesboro, you might find a room full of women laughing, sweating and fellowshipping their way through a REFIT® workout class.