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Tim Tebow ‘caught off guard,’ steps back from Life Surge
Tim Tebow announced a pause in his relationship with Life Surge as he seeks to learn more about the company’s practices.

Knowing household demographics can focus your congregation’s ministry
In this column, we launch a series of real-time insights on how to connect reliable data to Kingdom growth. Let’s address the first research insight from the previous column.

Freed Chinese pastor urges Christians to pray, speak out for imprisoned
A Chinese pastor freed from prison three months ago joined advocates at a religious freedom conference in Dallas, Texas, on Monday (Sept. 28) in urging Christians to pray and speak out for those jailed for their faith.

Evangelist says Scripture, ‘3-minute story’ open door to gospel change
Scripture is the secret to effectively sharing your testimony, says Southern Baptist Evangelist Ronnie Hill. Relevant motivation can help open the door.

Iowa Baptist executive Tim Lubinus to begin new ministry assignment
After more than 12 years of serving the churches of Iowa, Tim Lubinus is preparing to transition from his role as Baptist Convention of Iowa executive director into a new season of ministry. Early next year, Lubinus will move into a new ministry assignment with Cornerstone Church in Ames, Iowa, focusing on global missions and other ministry opportunities connected to his experience and calling.

New Truett McConnell president encourages students to serve
Truett McConnell University formally inaugurated Larry W. Lyon as its ninth president on Thursday, Sept. 24, during a ceremony held at the Benjamin F. Brady Arena on its Cleveland campus.

Opinion: Why some people don’t go to church
Here are some of the most common responses we’ve heard over the last several years.

Church with Baptist ties damaged in deadly explosion in Athens
An evangelical church with Southern Baptist connections was among the buildings impacted by a deadly gas explosion that rocked Athens’
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Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for Sept. 27
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for Sept. 27, written by Don Fugate, senior pastor of Foxworthy Baptist Church in San Jose, California.

Church with Baptist ties damaged in deadly explosion in Athens
An evangelical church with Southern Baptist connections was among the buildings impacted by a deadly gas explosion that rocked Athens’

Jesus named ‘influencer of the year’ in Sweden; surge of baptisms in France sparks hope
Highlighting good news from “unlikely sources.”

Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for Sept. 27
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School lesson commentary for Sept. 27, written by Bobby McKay, pastor of New Liberty Baptist Church in Morton, Mississippi.

Opinion: Why some people don’t go to church
Here are some of the most common responses we’ve heard over the last several years.

Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for Oct. 4
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School lesson commentary for Oct. 4, written by Bobby McKay, pastor of New Liberty Baptist Church in Morton, Mississippi.

Evangelist says Scripture, ‘3-minute story’ open door to gospel change
Scripture is the secret to effectively sharing your testimony, says Southern Baptist Evangelist Ronnie Hill. Relevant motivation can help open the door.

Deadly earthquakes in Indonesia, Colombia take toll on effected areas
Deadly earthquakes continue to wreak havoc overseas. Over the weekend, a magnitude-7.7 earthquake struck eastern Indonesia, reportedly killing at least 53 people. Colombia’s death toll from a magnitude-7.4 earthquake a week earlier has risen to at least 288, with more than 200 people missing.
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Evangelist says Scripture, ‘3-minute story’ open door to gospel change
Scripture is the secret to effectively sharing your testimony, says Southern Baptist Evangelist Ronnie Hill. Relevant motivation can help open the door.

Opinion: Why some people don’t go to church
Here are some of the most common responses we’ve heard over the last several years.

First person: What congregations should continuously review, refresh
First person: 8 areas congregations should continuously review, refresh

First person: 8 reasons we need to put our phones down during meetings, conversations
I admit my struggle here. I’m so accustomed to having my phone with me that I almost unknowingly and reflexively check it continuously throughout the day. I’m trying, though, to put it away during meetings and conversations. Here’s why.

Evangelist says Scripture, ‘3-minute story’ open door to gospel change
Scripture is the secret to effectively sharing your testimony, says Southern Baptist Evangelist Ronnie Hill. Relevant motivation can help open the door.

Opinion: Why some people don’t go to church
Here are some of the most common responses we’ve heard over the last several years.

First person: What congregations should continuously review, refresh
First person: 8 areas congregations should continuously review, refresh

First person: 8 reasons we need to put our phones down during meetings, conversations
I admit my struggle here. I’m so accustomed to having my phone with me that I almost unknowingly and reflexively check it continuously throughout the day. I’m trying, though, to put it away during meetings and conversations. Here’s why.





