Over forty million people have left the church in the past twenty-five years in the United States—not merely the people who have walked away from Christian faith, but many Christians who have “dechurched.”
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Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School lesson commentary for March 16, written by Bobby McKay, pastor of New Liberty Baptist Church in Morton, Mississippi.
The longest serving Baptist editor of the 19th century, S.H. Ford, had an amazing life. Ford’s Christian Repository had a strong influence on American Baptists.
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for March 16, written by Mark Rathel, pastor of Friendship Baptist Church in DeFuniak Springs, Florida.
What if we all took advantage of this current change of seasons to freshen up the areas and spaces we inhabit?
Easter should be more than a big attendance day. It should be a catalyst for church growth. Here’s how to plan your best Easter yet.
The events of the day created an increased urgency for evangelism, an invitation, and a salvation that only God could orchestrate, said Lead Pastor Russ Harbin.
Both joining a church and leaving a church are serious business. Even if it does become clear that leaving is best for us or our family, our attitude must be chastened and humble.
“Complete strangers coming in and doing what they can is amazing,” Justice said. “Christ gave it all to us. I was so overwhelmed I don’t know where to start.”
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