Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for March 24
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for March 24, written by Mark Rathel, professor at the Baptist College of Florida in Graceville, Florida.
2024 SBC Pastors Conference theme, officers announced
Stephen Rummage, president of the 2024 Southern Baptist Convention Pastors Conference, has announced the theme and officers for next year’s
Communication in an election year: 5 tips for your church
Elections have consequences for the community and your congregation. Therefore, our churches need to contribute prayerful guidance leading up to elections but with cautionary communication fences.
Asian American church leaders call for SBC EC to consider ‘alternate solutions’ to layoffs
A group of Asian American church leaders are expressing their “profound concern, dismay and disappointment” following staff cuts by the
Baptist partners in Japan ready to respond to earthquake damage
Coy Webb, crisis response director of Southern Baptist’s Send Relief stated, “We have partners on the ground assessing the situation in Japan. At this time Send Relief is not responding as our assistance has not been deemed needed.”
‘Christmas is coming’: Ministry assistants conference
A recent conference for ministry assistants in Clinton, Mississippi, was held with an unusual – but ultimately fitting – theme: “Keep Calm – Christmas is Coming.”
Candidate for SBC Exec Comm president withdraws name
Search team chair Neal Hughes announced the latest development Tuesday (Jan. 23) to EC members. The news of a potential candidate was announced Jan. 8 and was expected to be voted on at the EC’s upcoming meeting in Nashville (Feb. 19–20).
Church leaders spotlight mental health stigmas, ministry opportunities
“It’s important to be willing to walk with people and be present when it’s uncomfortable” said Melissa Pryer, a registered dietician and member of Ten Mile Baptist Church, McLeansboro, Illinois.