William “Bill” Choate, a longtime leader of Baptist Collegiate Ministry in Tennessee whose influence shaped generations of college students, died Dec. 19 at age 67.
For many, images of glowing lights, nostalgic carols, bountiful tables and family gatherings are synonymous with Christmas. Yet, amidst our celebrations is a dark underbelly that, though suppressed, competes for our attention every December.
I’ll start with a confessional. Sometimes, Christmas music gets on my nerves. But before you call the grinch squad on me, I’ll explain. I will use The Little Drummer Boy as a jumping off place.
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School lesson commentary for December 28, written by Bobby McKay, pastor of New Liberty Baptist Church in Morton, Mississippi.
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for December 28, written by Don Fugate, senior pastor of Foxworthy Baptist Church in San Jose, California.
Stephanie Gilliam, director of children’s ministries at Highland Baptist Church in Florence, Alabama, said she grew up in a “Santa family.” She said she likes
For 30 years, First Baptist Church Epworth, Georgia, has taken shoeboxes to South Dakota, and now to Oklahoma. On Dec. 5, 37 church members traveled to the Muscogee-Seminole-Wichita Indian Baptist Association in Henryetta, Oklahoma, to deliver 1,904 shoeboxes so children could have a better Christmas.
This holiday season, the Ouachita Baptist University (OBU) football team is fundraising to help provide gifts and essentials for foster families and expectant mothers.