Bivocational ministers, spouses retreat provides ‘recharge’ to record number of attendees
In 1996, the first retreat for bivocational ministers and wives was held at Fall Creek Falls State Park in Spencer,
Your Voice: Caring for widows during the holidays
By Shawn Hendricks The Baptist Paper My dad passed away from brain cancer 17 years ago. I can still hear
Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for May 11
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for May 11, written by Mark Rathel, pastor of Friendship Baptist Church in DeFuniak Springs, Florida.
Church’s free garage sales help people in need
About 10 years ago, Cavern Baptist Church decided to have a “free” garage sale to help people in need. The
Update: Johnny Hunt jury trial on hold
In an order issued Monday, May 12, Judge William L. Campbell Jr. announced that the jury trial in the lawsuit brought by Johnny Hunt against the Southern Baptist Convention and others has been canceled.
First Person: The beauty of country churches
I was reared in a good ole country church called Six Mile Baptist. You have seen churches just like it:
Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for March 27
Encouraged 1 Thessalonians 3:4–13 At the heart of “encouragement” is the Latin word cor meaning “heart.” We give heart to
SBC Abuse Prevention relaunches with Essentials 2.0 curriculum
Jeff Dalrymple, SBC Executive Committee director of abuse prevention and response, said the new website features will meet churches where they are, providing essential resources to help prepare churches before the need arises.