
Teaching resource for Lifeway’s Explore the Bible lesson for May 17
Ideas and questions you can use to help group members and leaders study and teach Matthew 25:31–46.

Taking gospel hope to county jail every Sunday morning
Every Sunday at 6:45 a.m. women from Fitzpatrick Baptist Church arrive at the Floyd County Jail to have a Bible study with the female inmates. That ministry has borne fruit, as evidenced by the baptism of one woman on May 18.

Following settlement, The Village Church maintains commitment to child safety
The Village Church, a Dallas-area megachurch led by Pastor Matt Chandler, recently announced it has reached a “resolution” with the

Africa projected to hold half the world’s young people by 2100
Africa’s population has grown more than sixfold since 1950 and is projected to keep expanding through the end of the century — even as growth slows across most of the world — according to a Pew Research Center analysis published last week.

Montana church partners with Texas students, uses great outdoors for outreach
Life in Montana is centered around enjoying the beautiful nature that the state has to offer. Residents spend their leisure

Not done yet: Church treasurer turns 100 years old
One hundred years old today, Alma Dean Hicks has served as treasurer of Cedar Grove Baptist Church in Leakesville for 65 faithful years, and she has no intention of retiring.

Future leaders developed to fill ‘terrible void of godly leadership’
The camp is designed to equip and encourage young men and women to consider and pursue a life of public service. Students ages 13–19 are eligible to attend.

California Baptists celebrate partnerships of diversity; SATF presents report
Under the banner of “Better Together,” messengers to the 81st meeting of California Southern Baptist Convention celebrated diversity and partnership