Jerry Spencer, a Southern Baptist evangelist who preached to millions across more than 50 countries and served in key denominational leadership roles for decades, died Feb. 14, 2026, in Savannah, Tenn.
A 2025 Lifeway Research article indicated while only 1 percent of protestant pastors on average decide to step down from ministry each year, the reasons for them stepping down are dynamic, with pastors facing many unique challenges and uncertainties.
Most churchgoers place a high value on the Bible, but only about a third commit to reading it every day.
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School lesson commentary for Feb. 15, written by Bobby McKay, pastor of New Liberty Baptist Church in Morton, Mississippi.
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for Feb. 15, written by Don Fugate, senior pastor of Foxworthy Baptist Church in San Jose, California.
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School lesson commentary for February 1, written by Bobby McKay, pastor of New Liberty Baptist Church in Morton, Mississippi.
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for February 1, written by Don Fugate, senior pastor of Foxworthy Baptist Church in San Jose, California.
Even though summer feels distant at the beginning of a new year, it will be here sooner than we expect. Deciding whether the kids and
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