North American Mission Board President Kevin Ezell speaks with former college football coach Mark Richt, national spokesman for Send Relief, and retired Florida State football coach Bobby Bowden.
Richt once coached under Bowden, who is an outspoken Christian.
Bowden emphasized the importance of being bold with the message of Christ. “If we don’t talk about Jesus, how is the world going to know,” he said.
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School lesson commentary for June 21, written by Bobby McKay, pastor of New Liberty Baptist Church in Morton, Mississippi.
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for June 21, written by Don Fugate, senior pastor of Foxworthy Baptist Church in San Jose, California.
You spent days walking convention halls, listening to reports, participating in votes, visiting exhibitors, reconnecting with friends and meeting new ministry leaders. The SBC Annual Meeting is an investment of time, money and energy.
Inflation and declining Cooperative Program giving have put pressure on the IMB budget, but strong giving to the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering and an increase in IMB funding next year will help keep missionary efforts strong, IMB President Paul Chitwood told messengers to the 2026 SBC Annual Meeting.
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