
Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for July 2
BARNABAS AND PAUL Acts 9:26–28; 11:22–26; 15:36–40 With the advent of social media, we can connect with people from all walks

Summer Sojourners minister to Venezuelan refugees, serve as listening ear for exhausted travelers
Would you escape from your country, walk 400 miles across the Andes Mountains to begin a new life, then walk

‘Abused and targeted’: Veterans Affairs employees asked to report anti-Christian bias
Department of Veteran Affairs Secretary Douglas Collins has instructed the agency’s employees to report any instances of anti-Christian bias, including any policies that are “hostile to Christian views.”

Night of Champions: Fellowship of Christian Athletes honors current, former football stars
It was during time of crisis that Mark Richt committed his life to Christ. While an assistant coach at Florida

Sex offenders ‘permanently disqualified’ from church leadership in Baptist General Convention of Texas
The Baptist General Convention of Texas executive board approved a policy declaring any registered sex offender “permanently disqualified” from church

‘Difficult decision’: Lifeway Worship to discontinue ‘go-to’ website
Lifeway Worship, a component of Lifeway Christian Resources of the Southern Baptist Convention, has announced plans to discontinue its lifewayworship.com

North Carolina’s Biblical Recorder staff keeping the content flowing
North Carolina’s 188-year-old state Baptist paper, the Biblical Recorder, has continued producing its online content, monthly magazine and text messaging

Recognize trauma’s prevalence in pews and pulpits, professional counselor says
Trauma survivors sit in practically every church pew and stand behind many pulpits, licensed professional counselor Katie Swafford told workshop