
Study shows most churches will have Christmas Day and New Year’s Day services
On Christmas Day, churches plan to welcome “all ye faithful” and anyone else who wants to celebrate the birth of

Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for April 17
Risen! Matthew 28:1–10, 16–20 I was in seminary before I discovered the historical evidence for the physical resurrection of our

Bellevue Baptist calls Lifeway CEO Ben Mandrell as 8th pastor
“I cannot tell you how thankful we are for this moment,” Ben Mandrell said. “This big hurricane of Bellevue love has just swallowed us up.”

Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for December 3
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for Dec. 3, written by Mark Rathel, professor at the Baptist College of Florida in Graceville, Florida.

‘Thankful’: Fred Luter reflects on retirement plans
“Thankful.” That was one word Fred Luter, pastor of Franklin Avenue Baptist Church, New Orleans, used as he reflected on

To stay or to leave: When to consider finding another church
Both joining a church and leaving a church are serious business. Even if it does become clear that leaving is best for us or our family, our attitude must be chastened and humble.

Tears, prayers and hugs: Ministry offers trauma healing to women in Ukraine
More than 1,000 women in Ukraine recently attended conferences, workshops and seminars designed to offer Christ-centered trauma healing.

Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for August 13
TRUSTWORTHY Jeremiah 42:7–22 Jeremiah preached an unpopular message of surrender to the Babylonians. When the Babylonians captured Jerusalem, they gave