Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for Jan. 11
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School lesson commentary for January 11, written by Bobby McKay, pastor of New Liberty Baptist Church in Morton, Mississippi.
Family building tradition focused on playing hard, honoring God
A Kentucky Baptist pastor describes his family’s life as “full throttle” these days. That’s understandable since Bryan Grigg pastors Macedonia
First person: Lessons from ‘The Little Drummer Boy’
I’ll start with a confessional. Sometimes, Christmas music gets on my nerves. But before you call the grinch squad on me, I’ll explain. I will use The Little Drummer Boy as a jumping off place.
BGAV messengers hear financial update, budget proposal for 2026
Amid times of worship, learning and fellowship, messengers to the 2025 annual meeting of the Baptist General Association of Virginia (BGAV) also conducted some business on Nov. 11.
Abortions are on the rise due, in part, to telehealth
Half a million abortions occurred in the U.S. in the first six months of 2025 — and it’s likely an undercount.
Ready for 2026? One resolution often overlooked in church communication
As we enter 2026, many church pastors make resolutions: grow attendance, launch new ministries, or refresh programs. But one resolution often gets overlooked: stop the chaos in church communication.
Church in Indonesia celebrates Christmas despite ‘potential attacks’
A pastor came under pressure from local Muslims in Indonesia on Christmas Eve to announce that Christmas services were cancelled even though his church won approval to hold the celebrations, Morning Star News reported.
First person: 14 things every church communications director should know
If you work on the communications or media team at a church, ministry or nonprofit, your job is to share your organization’s story with the local community and sometimes the world.