Churchgoers are more interested than involved in prison ministry, but most say they’d be fine sharing a street or a pew with someone who has been incarcerated, a recent study shows.
International Mission Board trustees approved 83 fully funded missionaries for appointment during their May 15-16 meeting.
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School lesson commentary for May 19, written by Bobby McKay, pastor of New Liberty Baptist Church in Morton, Mississippi.
“Cancer is shocking period,” said IMB missionary Rebekah Lockhart. “But coming from complete health and in my early 40s, it was even crazier.”
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for May 19, written by Mark Rathel, professor at the Baptist College of Florida in Graceville, Florida.
The mission matters most. That’s the mentality Jeff Iorg is bringing to the Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee as he steps into the role of president and CEO on May 13.
“Our life with IMB has been a holy adventure,” said retiring IMB missionary Sean Blacksten. “Our encouragement to others is allow God to hold the pen and your story will be perfectly written.”
The recent slide in total memberships among congregations affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention slowed in 2023, while baptisms, worship service attendance and small group participation all grew.
Rwanda? Kenya? No trip sounded right. So, Katie kept searching for the perfect short-term missions trip on the International Mission Board’s Go Experience website.
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School lesson commentary for May 12, written by Bobby McKay, pastor of New Liberty Baptist Church in Morton, Mississippi.
