
Helping churches define engagement rather than attendance
One recent Sunday, my wife and I decided not to attend live, on-site church. A crisis in our family had

Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for July 27
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for July 27, written by Mark Rathel, pastor of Friendship Baptist Church in DeFuniak Springs, Florida.

Illinois church finds way to reach nearby communities with help of Mississippi church and Illinois DR
Don Hannel says he prayed for years to reach the communities near the church he pastors, First Baptist Church Pleasant

Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for August 3
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School lesson commentary for August 3, written by Bobby McKay, pastor of New Liberty Baptist Church in Morton, Mississippi.

NC’s Baptist Children’s Homes dedicates ministry home for birth mothers
With the cutting of a ceremonial ribbon, the transformation of a historic, residential home, brought back to life after nearly

Golden journey: Pastor rides across state for Tennessee missions
For a small congregation, First Baptist Church in Mount Pleasant, Tennessee, has always given generously to missions. Pastor Frank Webb,

‘Our mission field’: Send Relief helps Afghan refugee children on U.S. military bases
When Kabul fell into the hands of the Taliban in 2021, 5,000 Afghan refugees relocated to a U.S. military base

SBC presidential candidates hold variety of views on looming issues
EDITOR’S NOTE — As we approach this year’s Southern Baptist Convention Annual Meeting in New Orleans (June 13–14), The Baptist