Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for September 29, written by Mark Rathel, pastor of Friendship Baptist Church in DeFuniak Springs, Florida.
After a 14-month battle with cancer, Earl R. Martin — who taught missiology and world religions at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary — died Aug. 23
More Americans are dying of opioid abuse, but fewer churches are serving those with opioid addictions, according to a Lifeway Research study.
During Hispanic Heritage Month, the IMB is highlighting the contribution of Hispanics to global missions and celebrating the growing number of Hispanic churches committed to reaching the nations. See more details on resources.
Like other Americans, pastors are deciding who they’ll vote for in the November election. Compared to previous elections, however, they’re much more hesitant to share their preference.
Ben Mandrell, president and CEO of Lifeway Christian Resources, presented checks totaling $678,283.32 to International Mission Board President Paul Chitwood and North American Mission Board President Kevin Ezell on Sept. 17.
In an effort to help the Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee rebound from ongoing financial struggles and growing legal expenses, the EC announced on Tuesday (Sept. 17) it was planning to sell its downtown Nashville building.
Speaking to the Executive Committee for the first time since being elected SBC president in June, Clint Pressley didn’t waste any time expressing his love for Southern Baptists on Tuesday morning (Sept. 17).
This year, MedAdvance was held in Houston, Texas, Sept. 12-14, at Houston’s First Baptist Church. More than 250 people attended the conference and connected with IMB personnel, including 42 missionaries.
Jeff Iorg was installed to lead the Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee as president and CEO on Monday (Sept. 16) during the EC’s September meeting.
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