Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for June 9
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for June 9, written by Mark Rathel, professor at the Baptist College of Florida in Graceville, Florida.
Supreme Court sides with state’s effort to defund Planned Parenthood
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6–3 on June 26 that South Carolina may exclude abortion providers like Planned Parenthood from its Medicaid program.
Baptists share Good News in Indy during Crossover 2024
“We are hoping that Crossover is a spark that will light that fuel of revival and evangelism here in our community, help us build up some of our churches,” said Roger Kinion, pastor of Calvary Baptist Church in Greenfield, Indiana.
Campaign urges release of 7 ministers in Eritrea
21Wilberforce and the Baptist World Alliance are joining other Christian groups in calling for the release of seven church leaders in Eritrea who have been detained without trial more than 20 years.
Despite troubles, Dockery says SWBTS experiencing a season of ‘joyful hopefulness’
David Dockery offers a report on Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and Texas Baptist College at the 2024 SBC Annual Meeting in Indianapolis.
‘Wonderkid’ pastor impacting church, community at age 19
Graham West, who has been preaching the past two years at churches in the Gasper River Association, said stepping into the role as senior pastor – only two years removed from being a senior in high school – has been an adjustment.
Black Friday sales hit record levels; Baptists gear up for Giving Tuesday
Congratulations if you survived shopping on Black Friday (Nov. 28). The annual shopping tradition for many families prompted sales to hit record levels this year, rising about 4% from 2024, according to multiple media reports.
KY taking steps toward applications for medical marijuana business
Kentucky’s medical cannabis program has taken significant steps toward ensuring those with qualifying conditions have access to medical cannabis as soon as possible, said Gov. Andy Beshear on Thursday (June 27).