
Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for Sept. 28
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for September 28, written by Darrell Nimmo, retired pastor living in Goodlettsville, Tennessee.

Will McRaney continues legal battle against NAMB
Will McRaney has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to review a Fifth Circuit ruling that dismissed his lawsuit against the Southern Baptist Convention’s North American Mission Board under the church autonomy doctrine.

American Idol winner Hannah Harper’s faith shines in spotlight
Over the years, some American Idol winners went on to fame, while others went to obscurity. But none captured our interest as did this year’s winner, Hannah Harper, which points to my point.

Study: What do most Americans believe about sin?
The research, part of the annual American Worldview Inventory 2025, found that just one out of every seven self-described Christians — just 14% — holds a biblically accurate understanding of sin.

AI-generated deepfakes, Billy Graham and creating confusion — and opportunity?
A prominent pastor and author warns that AI-generated deepfakes of Christian figures like Billy Graham are stirring up confusion related to what’s real and what’s not. Could this be an opportunity for the Church?

‘We are discipling people’: Church planting in Wisconsin thriving
Mark Millman is optimistic about the future of church planting in the state of Wisconsin. He is overseeing 14 churches that are in the process of being planted in America’s Dairyland.

Study shows Gen Z moving toward faith — and away from it. Wait. What?
Is Gen Z — the youngest adult generation in America — experiencing revival? George Barna’s new report tackles that question, specifically looking at significant trends in Gen Z over the past four years.

‘Small-town Billy Graham’: Evangelistic crusade sees 1,600 commitments to Christ
Hordes of people streamed out of the bleachers at Jimmy Swain Stadium on Wednesday (Sept. 20) to gather around a platform where evangelist Rick Gage had just preached the gospel …