Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for November 2, written by Darrell Nimmo, retired pastor living in Goodlettsville, Tennessee.
Supporting nearly 300 retired Florida Baptist pastors and their spouses or widows, this year’s record-breaking amount represents the largest gift in the history of the fund—$278,285.41.
Writing and presenting the Associational Letter for the annual meeting was a fellowship-building tradition during the first 200 years of Baptist associations in America.
Ministers wives from across the state on Oct. 20 had the opportunity to gather together and encourage one another, pray together and build meaningful relationships.
“Rickie’s thoughts about the challenges of cooperative ministry in the 21st century, and particularly in Alaska, were insightful. … He will guide us as we work to take the gospel of Jesus to every Alaskan.” —Bruce Rowell, president of the Alaska Baptist Resource Network
Life in rural America has its charms and challenges. Those who pastor in small towns across the United States recognize the trials inherent to those areas but believe God is working in their congregations and communities.