
Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for August 17
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for August 17, written by Mark Rathel, pastor of Friendship Baptist Church in DeFuniak Springs, Florida.

Former BWA general secretary Neville Callam dies after brief illness
The Baptist World Alliance announced Aug. 15 the passing of Neville Callam, BWA general secretary emeritus, after a brief illness.

‘God in the valley’: Georgia pastor faces ALS diagnosis with faith
For 30 years, pastor Chris Pritchett has walked with Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Bowman, Georgia, through seasons of joy, grief, uncertainty and loss. On Sunday (Aug. 23), he asked the church to walk with him.

GA professor uses trombone, Bible and ‘sixth sense’ to lead lost to Christ
“How can we say we love Jesus if we are not willing to go and tell others about Him? I’m just doing what Christians are supposed to do,” said Tom Kollars.

Sports gambling: NCAA athletes among those indicted in alleged conspiracy
Those accused of fixing games allegedly bribed players as much as $30,000 per game to intentionally underperform, according to reports. This allowed bettors to win big money millions from manipulated point spreads.

Historical look at Southern Baptist Convention presidents
Since the Southern Baptist Convention was constituted in 1845, 61 individuals have served as SBC president. The people elected to

J.D. Greear, others challenge author’s ‘woke’ allegations as social media debate continues
Amid an ongoing — and at times heated — debate on social media, former Southern Baptist Convention President J.D. Greear

Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for Aug. 30
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School lesson commentary for August 30, written by Bobby McKay, pastor of New Liberty Baptist Church in Morton, Mississippi.