Ray Gentry, president and CEO of SBCAL, said the three-day retreat was geared toward training and continuing education but also designed to help associational leaders “make friends and deepen friendships.”
Beginning on Ash Wednesday and ending during Holy Week, Lent serves as a time of preparation for the Easter celebration in many Christian traditions. The practice often involves the spiritual discipline of fasting.
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School lesson commentary for March 9, written by Bobby McKay, pastor of New Liberty Baptist Church in Morton, Mississippi.
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for March 9, written by Mark Rathel, pastor of Friendship Baptist Church in DeFuniak Springs, Florida.
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Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for Feb. 23, written by Mark Rathel, pastor of Friendship Baptist Church in DeFuniak Springs, Florida.
A 2022 Lifeway Research study indicated Baptist church attendance has significantly decreased over the past several years.
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for Feb. 16, written by Mark Rathel, pastor of Friendship Baptist Church in DeFuniak Springs, Florida.
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