Panel discusses biblical counseling as part of discipleship
Discipleship as a lifelong journey and the role of biblical counseling are important in addressing life challenges, noted Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary faculty in a Jan. 30 panel discussion.
Watch out for these red flags at your church
Not all churches are equal, and not all ministries are the same. While some are healthy and vibrant, others are spiritually harmful. Here are some red flags to identify a church that is heading in the wrong direction …
SBC named in lawsuit against TX church, accused of ‘negligence’
The Southern Baptist Convention has been named in a lawsuit filed against a Texas church. According to the Houston Chronicle,
SBC membership decline continues; baptisms jump more than 10%
While the Southern Baptist Convention’s Annual Church Profile has shown a surge in baptisms and rising attendance, the SBC’s 18-year membership slide continued in 2024.
First person: Why I support the Law Amendment
I love the Southern Baptist Convention because it tethers missional passion to confessional fidelity. Confessional fidelity is why I am in favor of the Law Amendment.
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
Crossover Student Rally shines ‘power of the gospel’
“To see some of them just break down with the Holy Spirit, at the power of the gospel that Shane (Pruitt) was able to present, was incredible,” said Jared Barham, associate pastor of youth at Northside Baptist Church in Indianapolis
‘Thankful’: Fred Luter reflects on retirement plans
“Thankful.” That was one word Fred Luter, pastor of Franklin Avenue Baptist Church, New Orleans, used as he reflected on