
Associations and leaders are needed in SBC, presidential candidates agree
The six presidential candidates were invited to address the annual meeting of the Southern Baptist Conference of Associational Leaders tonight (June 9) at the Indiana Convention Center.

83 new IMB missionaries celebrated during SBC annual meeting
Eighty-three missionaries, plus two previously appointed who participated with spouses, were recognized at the IMB’s Sending Celebration to end the June 11 morning session of the meeting.

Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for July 12
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for July 12, written by Don Fugate, senior pastor of Foxworthy Baptist Church in San Jose, California.

Longtime Baptist journalist Lonnie Wilkey receives NGU’s Hemphill Award
Lonnie Wilkey, editor of the Baptist and Reflector, has received many honors and awards during his journalism career. But the most recent award he received was especially meaningful.

Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for Aug. 9
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for Aug. 9, written by Don Fugate, senior pastor of Foxworthy Baptist Church in San Jose, California.

First person: 6 habits that risk moral failure for pastors
Christian media expert Phil Cooke shares six habits that risk moral failure for pastors. “I’ve discovered a certain pattern of behavior from leaders who fail,” he writes.

Strong Baptist associations are clear about their mission, vision
Strong Baptist associations exhibit praiseworthy clarity about their mission and vision. They strive for congregations to see the association as a family of congregations, says George Bullard.

TN Baptist messengers adopt $35 million budget; Sexual Abuse Task Force gives final report
Tennessee Baptist Convention messengers adopted a $35 million budget for 2022–23, approved a constitutional amendment on second reading, renewed a