Bible Access List highlights restrictions around the world
Somalia tops the list of countries where access to the Bible is blocked by law, actions of religious extremists or acts by other nonstate actors, the Bible Access Initiative announced Oct. 2.
Nigeria: 100 students freed after kidnapping
Authorities have released 100 children abducted last month from St. Mary’s Catholic School in Nigeria.
First person: 7 reasons preachers need to listen to other preaching
We usually have access to solid, strong sermons from others, Chuck Lawless says. Check out these reasons why it’s good for us to listen to others’ sermons regularly.
Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for Dec. 15
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for December 15, written by Mark Rathel, pastor of Friendship Baptist Church in DeFuniak Springs, Florida.
‘Let’s talk about that’: Why God sent me to Greenland
“A few weeks ago, I traveled to Greenland to enjoy the beauty of Creation while knowing that God had someone whom I needed to share the gospel with,” writes Jennifer Smith.
Facebook group sparks apologetics partnership from Texas to Philippines
In 2020, Eric Hernandez, apologetics leader and millennial specialist for Texas Baptists, received a message on Facebook from a group
Former NFL player named head coach for North Greenville
NGU athletic director Will Lowrey announced at a press conference (Jan. 14) that former New York Jet and Miami Dolphin Nate Garner has been hired as the new head coach. Lowrey replaces Jeff Farrington.
‘Preach the Word and love the people’: Pastor seeks to keep it simple
Living less than a mile from the church, Charlie and his wife Teresa decided to attend one Sunday. The couple wasn’t unfamiliar with Wildwood. What they found was a congregation of just 25 people, nearly all over age 70.