
Hawaii church leaders gather to strengthen small group ministry
Ken Braddy, Lifeway’s director of Sunday School, provided 10 training sessions over two days in person at Waialae Baptist Church

Traumatic childhood experience leads to renewed trust in God
When he was just five weeks old, Sam Evans lost his mother to a heart attack due to viral meningitis.

Maryland church kicks off special needs ministry program with ‘Pajama Jam’
Berlin First Baptist Church in Berlin, Maryland, hosted its inaugural Vacation Bible School last summer for individuals with special needs.

SWBTS trustees elect Dockery 10th president, Hawkins chancellor
David S. Dockery has been elected 10th president, and Southern Baptist leader O.S. Hawkins was elected to the new role

Retreat for ministry wives emphasizes renewal, living in the light
Nearly 150 Kentucky Baptist pastors’ wives gathered for teaching, fellowship and encouragement during Radiant, a retreat sponsored by Kentucky Baptist

Late-summer camp offers respite for Kerrville students
Kids from Trinity Baptist Church in Kerrville, Texas, received a much-needed time of fun and rest following last month’s devastating floods in their area.

Clifton’s posthumous book demonstrates passion for church planting, flying
When Clint Clifton was tragically killed in January of this year in an aircraft accident, he left behind a legacy

Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for Dec. 21
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for December 21, written by Don Fugate, senior pastor of Foxworthy Baptist Church in San Jose, California.