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Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for Feb. 22
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School lesson commentary for Feb. 22, written by Bobby McKay, pastor of New Liberty Baptist Church in Morton, Mississippi.
First person: AI, trauma healing and reaching the unreached
Last week in Silicon Valley, I got a glimpse of the future of missions, and it is not what I thought it would be.
Evangelist, ‘lifelong’ Southern Baptist Jerry Spencer dies at 86
Jerry Spencer, a Southern Baptist evangelist who preached to millions across more than 50 countries and served in key denominational leadership roles for decades, died Feb. 14, 2026, in Savannah, Tenn.
Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for Feb. 22
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for Feb. 22, written by Don Fugate, senior pastor of Foxworthy Baptist Church in San Jose, California.
‘Work in progress’: How to reach Gen Beta
“Generation Beta is only a year old now — they are a work in progress.”
ICYMI: Teaming up to bring timeless message to Winter Olympics
Continue to pray for missions efforts during 2026 Winter Olympic games.
ICYMI: ‘Elder statesman of youth ministry’ points students to life-changing truths
At 60 years old, evangelist Douglas Runkles — better known as “Runks” — considers himself the “elder statesman of youth ministry.”
Church livestreams: How many watch ‘live’ versus later?
Let me start by saying that one of my great frustrations is the number of churches that discontinued their Sunday livestream broadcast after the pandemic.
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First person: Legacy churches and the need for young pastors
We love new things. New clothes, new cars, new shoes. In this new era of college football, schools seem to love finding new coaches, too.
Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for Feb. 15
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School lesson commentary for Feb. 15, written by Bobby McKay, pastor of New Liberty Baptist Church in Morton, Mississippi.
Alabama Baptists’ Rick Lance announces retirement plans
After nearly three decades of leadership by Rick Lance, Alabama Baptists are preparing for a time of transition.
Resumés for Alabama’s executive director being accepted
Seven weeks — that’s the plan for the pool of candidates to be finalized for the transition and search team to consider as the next executive director of the Alabama Baptist State Board of Missions.
Winter storm update: Baptist teams tackle icy conditions to help those in need
A storm system that has moved across much of the U.S. is wreaking havoc on millions as snow, sleet and freezing rain are leaving many without electricity and unable to travel.
Baptist college’s lawsuit secures ‘necessary victory, not a complete one’
Hannibal-LaGrange University announced Feb. 6 the resolution of its federal lawsuit against the Department of Education.
AI-generated deepfakes, Billy Graham and creating confusion — and opportunity?
A prominent pastor and author warns that AI-generated deepfakes of Christian figures like Billy Graham are stirring up confusion related to what’s real and what’s not. Could this be an opportunity for the Church?
‘Open mic legend’ Wiley Drake remembered as ‘one of a kind in SBC life’
Wiley Drake, a California pastor who rallied Southern Baptists to boycott Disney in the 1990s, has died.
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‘Work in progress’: How to reach Gen Beta
“Generation Beta is only a year old now — they are a work in progress.”
ICYMI: Teaming up to bring timeless message to Winter Olympics
Continue to pray for missions efforts during 2026 Winter Olympic games.
ICYMI: ‘Elder statesman of youth ministry’ points students to life-changing truths
At 60 years old, evangelist Douglas Runkles — better known as “Runks” — considers himself the “elder statesman of youth ministry.”
Young people and genuine experiences with God
Redefine your measurements for success if you want to reach the next generation, said Seth Conerly, pastor of Metro Community Church in Illinois.
‘Work in progress’: How to reach Gen Beta
“Generation Beta is only a year old now — they are a work in progress.”
ICYMI: Teaming up to bring timeless message to Winter Olympics
Continue to pray for missions efforts during 2026 Winter Olympic games.
ICYMI: ‘Elder statesman of youth ministry’ points students to life-changing truths
At 60 years old, evangelist Douglas Runkles — better known as “Runks” — considers himself the “elder statesman of youth ministry.”
Young people and genuine experiences with God
Redefine your measurements for success if you want to reach the next generation, said Seth Conerly, pastor of Metro Community Church in Illinois.