Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for Oct. 1, written by Mark Rathel, professor at the Baptist College of Florida in Graceville, Florida.
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.
Two stories worth of water wiped out land with Christian history and tradition dating back millennia on Sept. 11.
“Even amid difficult business sessions, trustee board members and leaders — such as the SBC Executive Committee’s Carolyn Fountain of Louisiana — frequently showcase the joy of the Lord through lighthearted moments shared with their peers.”
“Once we began to minister outside of our own area, that’s where the growth really came from,” pastor Paul Huenefeld said.
If you’re looking for a Southern Baptist church, you’re most likely to find one in the South. If you want to find a growing Southern Baptist church, however, you might try the Northeast.
More than 65 Serve Tour volunteers from 13 churches joined Greek local churches to bring physical help and gospel hope to a diverse city.
Ben Mandrell, president and CEO of Lifeway Christian Resources, presented checks totaling $587,484.97 to International Mission Board president Paul Chitwood and North American Mission Board president Kevin Ezell on Monday (Sept. 18).
While the anticipated next step regarding who will lead the SBC Executive Committee in the interim period changed mid-way through the trustees’ meeting this week, trustee chair Philip Robertson plans to begin a new search right away.
During its Sept. 19 morning meeting in Nashville, the SBC Executive Committee board of trustees approved a readjusted operating budget for the 2023–24 fiscal year and dealt with a variety of heavy topics.
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