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.
There are moments in history when a cry rises that cannot be ignored.
Here’s what most church leaders get wrong about the exodus of young people: they blame screens.
The remains of six individuals, including two pastors, have been recovered in Manipur state, India. The individuals are believed to be among Naga hostages taken from Leilon Vaiphei in Manipur’s Kangpokpi district on May 13, 2026.
“Every second is a new death threat towards me and my wife. I’ve been making content for 20 years, so we’ve seen hate before. But not to this degree.”
“I don’t think it says anything about anyone teaching Sunday School or missionary service. … And by that I mean it doesn’t intend to. It’s not addressing those situations at all.” —Albert Mohler speaking June 10 about proposed amendment to SBC constitution
For 92-year-old Joyce Bottoms, Mission: Dignity has been a blessing that has improved her quality of life and provided help when she needed it most.
A new Oklahoma law will require first-year undergraduate and graduate students to undergo training on freedom of speech and bars public colleges and universities from viewpoint discrimination in their dealings with student organizations or student-sponsored events, including religious ones.
Southern Baptist Convention messengers approved all 12 recommendations presented by the Executive Committee during the Southern Baptists Convention annual meeting.
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