Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for September 8
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for September 8, written by Mark Rathel, professor at the Baptist College of Florida in Graceville, Florida.
‘This is the body of Christ in action’: Texas volunteers continue Helene relief in Florida
“This is the body of Christ in action,” said Rupert Robbins, Texans on Mission disaster relief associate director. “Our connection to Christ connects us to fellow believers and God’s call to minister to the hurting.”
Different name, same legacy for a revitalized Kentucky church
Early in 2020 two Kentucky congregations met to consider joining forces to more powerfully further God’s Kingdom. This fall, they
Family’s journey with son’s autism sparks ministries to those with disabilities
When Tom Stolle’s sister-in-law suggested that he and his wife have their son, Jimmy, tested for autism, Stolle recalls, “I didn’t receive the news very well.”
First person: A response to physician-assisted suicide
The Church has been discussing topics like abortion, embryo adoption, in vitro fertilization and vaccines for many years.
Angola inmate pastor granted parole, begins new life
Robert Hyde, the immediate past pastor of Grace Baptist Church in the Louisiana State Penitentiary, is now a free man
SBC Exec Comm delays decision on requiring more transparency from entities
SBC EC trustees said they want to ensure they have carefully thought through the requests before finalizing a decision on how to proceed.
UPDATED: DOJ closes investigation of SBC Exec Comm; no charges filed
Following a year-and-a-half-long investigation, the U.S. Department of Justice has concluded its inquiry into Southern Baptist Convention leaders’ handling of sexual abuse without any charges being filed …