Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for Feb. 8, written by Don Fugate, senior pastor of Foxworthy Baptist Church in San Jose, California.
February is the shortest month of the year, which makes it perfect for simple church communication improvements that don’t require a committee, a budget meeting, or a miracle. Happy February!
At a wonderful gathering many years ago, I learned from Christian spiritual and strategic experts about how congregations can effectively fulfill the Great Commission.
I’ve done it as a listener, and you probably have, too. By time Monday rolls around and the week cranks up, you’ve already forgotten the sermon from the day before.
Over the course of seven services across three campuses, Bethlehem Church celebrated 33 baptisms between Jan. 15–18.
The 2026 Illinois Leadership Summit, held in Springfield January 20-21, featured four main session speakers discussing the hard work needed to reach the next generation.
A Florida church is reportedly appealing a court order that prohibits it from holding services on its property in Flagler Beach.
“I would say that over the last 10 years we’ve made significant investments in digital, because that’s where we can see the world going,” said Jesus Film Project Executive Director Joshua Newell.
Baptist disaster relief teams in multiple states continue to respond as lingering ice and freezing temperatures impact communities. More than 700 volunteers are engaged in feeding, warming centers, chainsaw cleanup and shower units.
With so much bad news in the world, this is a reminder that good things are still happening.
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