
Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for September 12
Joy of Adversity Philippians 1:12–26 Paul is in Rome awaiting his trial. Will the verdict be life or death? Paul

Benefits of summer camp can last a lifetime
Summers can be extremely busy. We want to make time for families, vacations, sports, etc. So adding another event such

First person: 15 ‘surprising’ goals to set for 2026
You might be already thinking about goals for the upcoming new year even though we’re a few weeks away from 2026, and I assume that some of those goals are related to your spiritual walk.

McCoy discusses cultural shifts, gender and new book in podcast interview
Katie McCoy discusses church’s stance on gender and identity, citing cultural shifts: ‘Here’s the world that we’re living in; now, what do we do with it?’

Most popular ways churches celebrate Christmas season
On average, pastors are planning four events or activities to help their churches celebrate Christmas this year, according to a Lifeway Research study.

International religious freedom advocates write to Congress, call for hearings
“Nigeria and India have been rocked by alarming instances of religious violence and persecution,” the Jan. 17 letter to the chairs and ranking members of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and the Senate Foreign Relations Committee states.

‘Prepare and Protect’ training helps churches prevent abuse, aid vulnerable
Several Arkansas Baptists recently gathered at the Northwest Arkansas Ministry Center in Rogers for the Arkansas Baptist State Convention’s regional Prepare and Protect Training.

‘Every can counts’: Second-grader raises thousands for missions with cans, baked goods
A heart devoted to giving to missions is nothing new for second-grader Catherine Coaty, exemplifying the message of Isaiah 11:6: “And a Little child shall lead them.”