
Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for August 13
TRUSTWORTHY Jeremiah 42:7–22 Jeremiah preached an unpopular message of surrender to the Babylonians. When the Babylonians captured Jerusalem, they gave

Are you 55 or older? IMB program offers unique missions opportunity.
The IMB is inviting such Southern Baptist church members to give two years of their next season to the Lord, fully funded, using their gifts and skills for kingdom impact.

WMU celebrates longstanding support of missions giving, new evangelism and discipleship projects
“We want to help you keep the Great Commission front and center,” Sandy Wisdom-Martin told messengers to the Southern Baptist Convention annual meeting.

Appeals Court upholds dismissal of McRaney lawsuit against NAMB
The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld dismissal of a lawsuit brought by former Maryland/Delaware Baptist executive Will McRaney against the North American Mission Board.

Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for Feb. 23
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.

Midwestern Seminary’s Smith headed to university president’s seat
“Places like the University of Mobile shape minds, move hearts, identify gifts, cultivate friendship, strengthen communities and launch lifelong careers. But even more important (they) equip students to follow Jesus.” —Charles W. Smith Jr.

New report reveals ‘significant decline in Christian affiliation, rise in non-Christian faiths’
A new report from Dr. George Barna and the Cultural Research Center at Arizona Christian University reveals a dramatic shift in America’s spiritual landscape.

First person: Why I’m not a fan of longer sermons
Okay, I admit my subjectivity here. And, I realize some (if not many) readers will disagree with me.