
Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for August 18
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for August 18, written by Mark Rathel, professor at the Baptist College of Florida in Graceville, Florida.

BGCT names director of emerging GC2 network
Sergio Ramos set to take on new director of GC2 (Great Commission and Great Commandment) network role for Texas Baptists and develop a user-friendly on ramp for like-minded churches and ministries to join, no matter where they are located.

BSU missionaries spread gospel in Thailand
This summer, 120 Mississippi Baptist Student Union students served in 20 countries, 14 states, and two U.S. territories. This is one in a series of articles from The Baptist Record illustrating what the summer missionaries experienced.

Be faithful in prayer, Arriola urges pastors
The last chapter of the Book of Colossians opens with a reminder of exactly who we are, Julio Arriola preached

Lifeway moving away from ‘Nashville mindset’ to be more effective across US, around the world
Lifeway Christian Resources is moving away from a local mindset and toward a national mindset, said Ben Mandrell, president and

Florida pastor tackles revitalization at New Smyrna Beach church
Even trials and tribulations caused by COVID-19 could not deter God’s plan to revitalize a struggling congregation in New Smyrna

Georgia ministry seeks to train, support transitional pastors
The Transitional Interim Pastor’s (TIP) Fellowship may well be the only ministry of its kind across the Southern Baptist Convention. It serves a significant role in the ministries of transitional interims in northeast Georgia.

IMB reports upswing in giving, celebrates God’s work among the world’s unreached peoples
Three new believers. It’s a big number anytime, but it’s especially big when you’re talking about a place where a