
‘God’s got a plan’: Church members trust God after fire
Belleview Baptist Church lost their building Dec. 9 in a fire. “It’s probably a total loss,” Bob Curtis, director of missions for the Mineral Area Baptist Association, said. “They’re in a holding pattern, waiting on insurance.”

OASIS worship, music, comedy tour offers encouragement from familiar faces
Frank Jones said it’s the strangest thing — he wasn’t expecting it; it just came out of the blue. On a

No plans of stopping: Church keeps on giving to families in need
Over the past 22 years, Corryton Church has given away nearly $1 million dollars of gifts and goods to families in East Tennessee, Virginia and Kentucky.

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.

Arizona Disaster Relief volunteers continue efforts in Louisiana
Arizona Southern Baptist Disaster Relief teams are bringing hope and comfort to flood and hurricane victims in Arizona and Louisiana.

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.

First Person: Tragedy, struggles remain in South Asia but tears of joy come too
One constant of this life is that it is always changing. When people ask me about what it’s like to

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