Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for Nov. 17
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for November 17, written by Mark Rathel, pastor of Friendship Baptist Church in DeFuniak Springs, Florida.
China to allow more children per family
A shift in China’s controversial two-child birth policy allows couples to have up to three children in a measure intended
Church takes fall festival on the road to help local congregations
Following the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene, First Baptist Church leaders felt it was a good time to alter its tradition. “We decided to take our fall festival on the road,” said Craig Mintz, a pastor at FBC Sevierville, Tennessee.
Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for October 2
No Escape Jonah 1:15–2:10 Jonah has sometimes been called a reluctant missionary because he disobeyed God’s directive to warn Nineveh
Maine church to host five free summer sports camps
Central Church is hosting five free summer sports camps. The church, which meets in the Maine communities of Augusta, China
Refugee’s journey reveals plight for many persecuted Christians
SBC Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church will be held Nov. 6. Resources are available now at imb.org/persecuted/. Nights
Getting to the edge of lostness
By Paul Chitwood President, International Mission Board Matthew 24:14 records these words of our Lord: “This gospel of the Kingdom
Shane Pruitt named student ministry instructor at SWBTS
Southern Baptist student ministry leader Shane Pruitt has been named student ministry instructor at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in the Jack D. Terry School of Educational Ministries, the seminary announced Nov. 25.