
Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for May 5
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for May 5, written by Mark Rathel, professor at the Baptist College of Florida in Graceville, Florida.

Louisiana Christian University elects Johnson its 10th president
Mark Johnson has been named the 10th president of Louisiana Christian University.

‘They lost everything’: Volunteers clean homesites, share faith in Oklahoma
Texans on Mission volunteers spent two weeks responding to needs after wildfires tore through Stillwater, affecting about 200 homes in the area and 74 campers at nearby Lake Carl Blackwell.

Tennessee Baptists to kick off Celebration Tour for 150 years
Propelled by a combination of energy, nostalgia and gratitude, the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board is kicking off the “2024 Celebration Tour” — commemorating and saluting the 150th anniversary of the Tennessee Baptist Convention.

Liberty University paying Jerry Falwell Jr. $15 million settlement
Of the total, $5.5 million resolves litigation between Falwell and the university, while the remaining $9.7 million is tied to his retirement package …

‘High-five Fridays’ among efforts to build relationships with inner-city school
For the past six years, Belle Aire Baptist Church in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, has built a powerful connection with Hobgood Elementary, an inner-city school facing numerous low-income challenges.

Your Voice: To all the fathers showing up every day, keep plugging away
First-person articles, comments, letters to the editor, blog excerpts, social media posts and more …

Ukrainian Baptists, faith leaders issue appeal to pray for Ukraine
Ukrainian Baptists are joining with other religious groups in asking people of faith globally to pray for Ukraine on Aug. 24.