
Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for Jan. 4
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for January 4, written by Don Fugate, senior pastor of Foxworthy Baptist Church in San Jose, California.

Candidate for SBC Exec Comm president withdraws name
Search team chair Neal Hughes announced the latest development Tuesday (Jan. 23) to EC members. The news of a potential candidate was announced Jan. 8 and was expected to be voted on at the EC’s upcoming meeting in Nashville (Feb. 19–20).

‘Captain Escape’ takes creative approach to evangelism
Rich Landry, better known as Captain Escape, captivates audiences with illusions, stunts, escapes and humor as he attempts to share

Practical steps to better connect men in your church
Over the last few years, there has been a slow attendance shift in the seats and pews of our churches. You may have already recognized it in the sea of faces in your congregation on an average Sunday morning.

Water crisis in Arkansas town draws Baptist response
Texas Baptist Men is responding to a water crisis in an Arkansas town of about 9,500 people on the banks of the Mississippi River.

’57 Seconds’: IMB shares Southern Baptist history in video series
In the video series “57 Seconds,” produced by the International Mission Board, you can hear truths of God’s work around

WMU’s board meeting underscores ‘meant for the mission’
Approximately 210 missions leaders from across the country gathered recently in Birmingham, Alabama, where they participated in general sessions, 22 conference options designed to equip and inspire, interactive opportunities and more.

SBC Exec Comm faces two more sexual abuse lawsuits
Leaders of the Southern Baptist Convention face a pair of new lawsuits that accuse the SBC of covering up sexual abuse in local churches.