Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for June 2, written by Mark Rathel, professor at the Baptist College of Florida in Graceville, Florida.
Pulling off Vacation Bible School for 700 children is a daunting challenge for most churches. Pulling off VBS for 700 children during community upheaval is not just challenging, it is practically impossible.
With an eye toward potential fallout from the 2024 SBC Annual Meeting, the Baptist General Convention of Texas Executive Board has affirmed the creation of a study group concerning out-of-state churches …
Campbell and Elizabeth Bach saw a great need for the gospel in South Asia. Upon identifying this need in the region, they have dedicated their time to proclaiming the gospel and equipping others to do so through missions work.
Virginia pastor Mike Law addresses his proposed amendment to the SBC Constitution. The amendment comes up for its second of two consecutive votes by messengers in June at the SBC Annual Meeting in Indianapolis.
U.S. Attorney Damian Williams of the Southern District of New York confirmed the investigation into the SBC is “ongoing” but did not elaborate on what that means.
If you’re a Southern Baptist who loves the business session of meetings, then buckle up for this year’s SBC Annual Meeting in Indianapolis, June 11–12.
A Lifeway Research study of both U.S. Protestant pastors and churchgoers found most in both groups believe it’s OK to miss church occasionally for a kid’s game or travel sporting event, but those in the pews are laxer on the issue …
As of last count, this year’s Southern Baptist Convention presidential election will feature six candidates: David Allen, Bruce Frank, Mike Keahbone, Jared Moore, Clint Pressley and Dan Spencer.
The Baptist Paper reached out to each of the six individuals who have announced intentions to be nominated for president of the Southern Baptist Convention at the 2024 SBC Annual Meeting in Indianapolis, June 11–12.
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