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Daily Archives: February 16, 2026

Iorg highlights ‘steady’ SBC progress amid ongoing challenges

February 16, 2026

During the Executive Committee’s winter meeting in Nashville, Jeff Iorg shared his report emphasizing “steady incremental progress” despite ongoing challenges facing the Southern Baptist Convention.

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Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for Feb. 22

February 16, 2026

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.

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First person: AI, trauma healing and reaching the unreached

February 16, 2026

Last week in Silicon Valley, I got a glimpse of the future of missions, and it is not what I thought it would be.

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Evangelist, ‘lifelong’ Southern Baptist Jerry Spencer dies at 86

February 16, 2026

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.

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Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for Feb. 22

February 16, 2026

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.

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New podcast dives into humorous side of pastoral ministry

February 16, 2026

A new podcast titled “It Could Only Happen to a Pastor” was recently launched by the North American Mission Board and is hosted by Southern Baptist pastors Matt Capps and Josh Reavis. The show invites listeners into the hilarious, awkward and “did that really happen?” moments that come with shepherding a local church.

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‘Work in progress’: How to reach Gen Beta

February 16, 2026

“Generation Beta is only a year old now — they are a work in progress.”

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