Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for Nov. 2 - The Baptist Paper
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for November 2, written by Darrell Nimmo, retired pastor living in Goodlettsville, Tennessee.| The Baptist Paper
“I was lost and would be in hell had it not been for the grace of God and a second chance of life,” Paul Leftwich said.| The Baptist Paper
Many U.S. homes may decorate with ghosts and witches for Halloween, but most U.S. adults are doubtful they actually exist.| The Baptist Paper
A yearlong study of Waco’s Church Under the Bridge reveals lessons about how to create a welcoming community where people who never felt accepted in church can find a place where they belong.| The Baptist Paper
Obituaries Gary Pettit, a bivocational pastor who served Mississippi Baptist churches and the oil industry, died Aug. 14. He was 75. Bobby Nowell Parish, who served as pastor of multiple churches in Mississippi and Louisiana, died Aug. 31. He was 87. Jimmie Dale Houston, who served as a pastor more than 50 years, died Sept....read more| The Baptist Paper
A massive crackdown on an Islamist religio-political party and a recent announcement by Pakistan’s law minister suggest authorities have resolved to make procedural changes to controversial blasphemy laws, sources said.| The Baptist Paper
Lifeway Christian Resources’ presidential search committee announced new details on search process.| The Baptist Paper
Ruth Starkey stood in her grandson-in-law’s swimming pool, surrounded by family and neighbors. At 93, she was about to make a public declaration of faith.| The Baptist Paper
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School lesson commentary for November 2, written by Bobby McKay, pastor of New Liberty Baptist Church in Morton, Mississippi.| The Baptist Paper
More than 1,000 women in Ukraine recently attended conferences, workshops and seminars designed to offer Christ-centered trauma healing.| The Baptist Paper
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for November 2, written by Darrell Nimmo, retired pastor living in Goodlettsville, Tennessee.| The Baptist Paper
Randy Covington, executive director-treasurer of the Alaska Baptist Resource Network, has announced his plans to retire from that role in September of 2025.| The Baptist Paper
Writing and presenting the Associational Letter for the annual meeting was a fellowship-building tradition during the first 200 years of Baptist associations in America.| The Baptist Paper
Ministers wives from across the state on Oct. 20 had the opportunity to gather together and encourage one another, pray together and build meaningful relationships.| The Baptist Paper
A job ad by a regional Religious Affairs Office in Indonesia discriminating against non-Muslims has been modified following objections, sources said.| The Baptist Paper
Say the name Edwina Griffith around First Baptist Whitwell and chances are everyone will know exactly who she is.| The Baptist Paper
“Rickie's thoughts about the challenges of cooperative ministry in the 21st century, and particularly in Alaska, were insightful. … He will guide us as we work to take the gospel of Jesus to every Alaskan." —Bruce Rowell, president of the Alaska Baptist Resource Network| The Baptist Paper
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Life in rural America has its charms and challenges. Those who pastor in small towns across the United States recognize the trials inherent to those areas but believe God is working in their congregations and communities.| The Baptist Paper
Ministry wives from 48 Kentucky Baptist churches gathered at Radiant this past weekend, a retreat designed for their encouragement and edification.| The Baptist Paper
“As it is often said, ‘The lap is better than any app!'”| The Baptist Paper
Former executive director of the Arkansas Baptist State Convention Don Moore died Oct. 14 at the age of 91.| The Baptist Paper
Jamie Reynolds has been named the next executive director of the Southern Baptist Convention’s Bivocational and Small Church Leadership Network.| The Baptist Paper
Christians are commanded, commissioned and called to combat all religious persecution, international human rights attorney Knox Thames told a gathering at Dallas Baptist University.| The Baptist Paper
I’ve consulted with hundreds of churches over the years, and sadly, online trolls are a common enemy shared by some of the most effective churches in America.| The Baptist Paper
“Yeah, get in the truck and go.”| The Baptist Paper
Asking questions, sharing concerns, venting frustrations, attempting to understand — what if we all committed to do these things without labels or words that| The Baptist Paper
This year, BGAV’s Annual Meeting won’t only be about worship and workshops — it will also be about hammer swings, sawdust, and tangible hope.| The Baptist Paper
The best of what you remember about your state Baptist paper is back, and it’s better than ever for the world of today … and tomorrow!| The Baptist Paper
Southern Baptist messengers to the 2025 Annual Meeting rejected an amendment Wednesday that would have required the Southern Baptist Convention to publish detailed financial information like IRS Form 990 disclosures.| The Baptist Paper
Joy Fenner, a Baptist missionary, Woman’s Missionary Union of Texas leader and the first woman elected as president of the Baptist General Convention of Texas, died Nov. 29 in Dallas. She was 89.| The Baptist Paper
Six families in Greene County whose homes were heavily damaged and their lives were disrupted by Hurricane Helene were back in their homes on Thanksgiving Day| The Baptist Paper
"Because this year’s Lottie Moon Christmas Offering is the most important offering in the history of the International Mission Board, I am asking every church to give 10% more to the IMB this year than you gave last year." — Paul Chitwood| The Baptist Paper
“Pat’s Saturday Sew Day” is the Grover Park Baptist Church quilt ministry in Warrensburg, Missouri, and in less than two years, it has given away 277 quilts and counting.| The Baptist Paper
Adam Dooley shares the dangers of "false positives." "Unfortunately, American Christianity has its share of false positives," he writes.| The Baptist Paper
"Whatever the reason we are putting off a specific task, it likely comes down to a sense of being overwhelmed — that we aren’t sure where to start or we dread the actions required," writes Jennifer Rash.| The Baptist Paper
First person: The danger of false positives | The Baptist Paper
