Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for Oct. 6
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for October 6, written by Mark Rathel, pastor of Friendship Baptist Church in DeFuniak Springs, Florida.
South TX Hispanic church plant works to raise faith from ruins in community
Like many towns, Hebbronville has its challenges. This small South Texas city with roughly 5,000 residents wrestles with crime, drugs
After Helene: Asheville church makes most of ‘high ground,’ serves nearby areas
Not all of Asheville is destroyed. Grace Baptist Church in West Asheville sits on high ground and was protected from the storm. That protection has allowed them to fill their building with donations that will be distributed to the hurting.
Five truths God spoke as I faced my ‘little bump in the road’
I got another “no cancer” report on my six-month check-up this past week. After more than 60 treatments over a 10-year period, I still pray every day this stuff does not return. I hate cancer. There’s nothing good about cancer. Yet, I trust in a good, good heavenly Father who can work through cancer to speak to our hearts.
SBC Executive Committee announces venue change for 2021 annual meeting in Nashville
In an announcement today (April 15), Ronnie Floyd, president and CEO of the Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee, announced the
First person: Being part of the greatest story ever told
I grew up as a missionary kid in Asia. I was adopted at a young age into a family that
In first report as GuideStone president, Dilbeck said entity is here to help pastors, families in tough times
Hance Dilbeck said he spent 30 years relating to GuideStone as a pastor and participant before he became its president
Study examines what churchgoers want to hear from pastors each week
Four in 5 U.S. Protestant churchgoers (80%) believe a pastor must address current issues to be doing their job, according to a Lifeway Research study. Few (16%) disagree, and 4% aren’t sure.