Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for July 28, written by Mark Rathel, professor at the Baptist College of Florida in Graceville, Florida.
Being the “best-kept secret” might sound appealing, but for a church, it’s a problem. It suggests your church has much to offer, yet few know about the ministries.
“While we cherish the memories made within the walls of the old church, we look forward to the opportunities that lie ahead as we continue to grow and serve together,” writes Eric Copass, pastor of First Baptist Church Celina.
None of us is a perfect leader. I’m certainly not. For that reason, I’m always hesitant to critique leaders. Nevertheless, leadership is so important that I want to list 15 types of leaders who worry me.
Firefighters are battling a four-alarm fire at the historic 134-year-old sanctuary of First Baptist Church Dallas tonight (July 19).
The Republican National Convention wrapped up Thursday evening (July 18) with former president Donald Trump accepting the GOP nomination during his speech. The Democrat National Convention is set for Aug. 19–22 in Chicago.
PJ Dunn, a discipleship consultant in Georgia, shares four steps to becoming a church that welcomes young adults.
Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary has received a grant of $1.25 million from Lilly Endowment Inc. to help establish the Midwestern Institute for Preaching and Preachers.
Stephen N. Rummage has been elected to lead the Florida Baptist State Convention as executive director-treasurer.
While a majority of Southern Baptist congregations use background checks, just over a third are trained in reporting sexual abuse, and even fewer have training on how to deal with sexual abuse survivors.
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