A judge ruled on Monday (July 15) that the old First Baptist Church Sutherland Springs building in Texas — where 26 people were shot and killed in 2017 by a gunman — can be torn down.
Summer Music and Arts Camp for Kids — also known as SMACK — was hosted by William Carey University in Mississippi last week. They learned the importance of worship ministry and how they can use their skills and gifts in that arena.
A survey of Southern Baptist congregations conducted by Lifeway Research found 2 in 3 congregations believe CP is the most effective and efficient way to support the spread of the gospel worldwide (66%).
The trio struggled up the stairs of city hall in an Armenian village. The mother heard a medical team from the United States was seeing patients for free.
Broadmoor Baptist Church, Madison, Mississippi, released a statement July 14 that discloses allegations of past sexual abuse by a former youth pastor.
“When someone joins your church, it is important to let them not just become a face in a crowd,” says Mark MacDonald. “Welcome them, direct them and care for them, and this can lead to longevity in their membership.”
Gabriel Cortés is rejoining the Baptist General Convention of Texas as their new director of Hispanic Education.
The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom again has recommended that the State Department designate Pakistan as a “Country of Particular Concern,” citing the country’s blasphemy laws as a prime reason.
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School lesson commentary for July 21, written by Bobby McKay, pastor of New Liberty Baptist Church in Morton, Mississippi.
“Why do I remain hopeful? I’m hopeful because the harvest has never been more plentiful, and revival may very well be on the horizon.” writes Wes Fowler. “’Weeping may tarry for the night, but joy comes with the morning’ (Psalm 30:5).”
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