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ERLC trustees: Lenow elected to serve as next president

April 13, 2026

Evan Lenow has been unanimously elected to fill the role as the next president of the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission of the Southern Baptist

Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for April 19

April 13, 2026

Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School lesson commentary for April 19, written by Bobby McKay, pastor of New Liberty Baptist Church in Morton, Mississippi.

NASA engineer: Artemis II mission confirms his awe of God

April 13, 2026

As Artemis II captured the nation and world during its journey toward the moon, Andrew Riddle, an engineer contracted by NASA and a member of First Baptist Church, New Orleans, said the lunar orbit highlighted God’s creation.

Updates: Blockading the Strait of Hormuz, ceasefire in Ukraine and Stress Awareness Month

April 13, 2026

US stock futures fell and oil prices rose this morning after President Trump announced a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.

Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for April 19

April 13, 2026

Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for April 19, written by Don Fugate, senior pastor of Foxworthy Baptist Church in San Jose, California.

Soaring congregations pivot to disciple-making

April 13, 2026

No one remembers how the debate started, but they remember what happened at the small group leaders annual retreat six years ago — a move toward a disciple-making approach that has made a transformational difference in the active engagement of maturing and serving disciples in Kingdom-focused ministry.