
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.

Nevada Hispanic church grows to 150 people, sponsors orphanage/missionaries
In 2011, Julio Calderin planted Iglesia Bautista Vida Eterna at First Baptist Church, Las Vegas, Nevada. Today the church has

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.

Rhode Island church invests in college students, sees long-term benefits
Grace Harbor Church in Providence, Rhode Island, has been invested in college students since its start. Today the church welcomes

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

Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for August 8
Serve through Prayer 1 Kings 17:17–24 Intellectually, all of us agree that prayer is an essential part of the Christian