Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for December 17
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for Dec. 17, written by Mark Rathel, professor at the Baptist College of Florida in Graceville, Florida.
‘Seminary Day’ provides ‘win-win’ for aspiring pastors and churches
Dave Heller still remembers how challenging it was to find opportunities to preach after answering a call to the ministry
Mississippi News December 5, 2024
Mississippi News December 5, 2024 Obituaries Jimmy Andrew Russell Sr., who led eight churches over 51 years of ministry, died
With pope’s approval, Vatican allows priests to bless same-sex couples
With Pope Francis’ encouragement, the Vatican’s doctrinal office issued a document on Monday (Dec. 18) allowing Catholic priests to bless same-sex couples.
‘Raising up leaders’: Church planting thrives across Utah, Idaho
More churches in Utah and Idaho (rather than from outside the two states) are becoming “sending” churches, Michael Cooper told attendees to UISBC’s recent annual meeting.
Evangelist’s case goes before the Supreme Court
Authorities arrested Gabriel Olivier in 2021 after refusing to remain in a designated protest zone in Brandon, Mississippi.
New congregations birthed in Northwest Baptist Convention during pandemic
From fall of 2020 through the end of 2021, pastors and ministry leaders across the Northwest Baptist Convention started 29
Tragic attack on Hanukkah event in Sydney
The investigation continues as at least 15 people were killed and dozens wounded when a father and son reportedly opened fire on people during a Hanukkah celebration Sunday (Dec. 14) at Sydney’s Bondi Beach, according to multiple news outlets. Authorities called the attack terrorism targeting Jewish Australians.