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.
“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.”
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).”
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for July 21, written by Mark Rathel, professor at the Baptist College of Florida in Graceville, Florida.
The strength of an association is a larger factor in the success of churches than some might expect. It is important to identify how well your association functions to explore ways of improving it.
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