Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for June 22
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for June 22, written by Mark Rathel, pastor of Friendship Baptist Church in DeFuniak Springs, Florida.
Evangelist ‘crosses’ America with a message
When Leo Lytle pulls off the side of the road, he does not knock on doors, deliver a sermon or brandish a Bible. He simply waits.
Prayer and perseverance amid Middle East tumult
Wouldn’t you like to pray with Christians in Lebanon? Specifically to pray with followers of Christ providing shelter and emergency
Will your church be open in 10 years? Study shows most pastors say, ‘Yes.’
A new survey from Nashville-based Lifeway Research found that 94% of Protestant pastors believe their church will still be open in 10 years, with 78% strongly agreeing that will be true.
First person: Embracing a sustainable pace
What does the pace of your day usually look like? Sane? Sensible? Sustainable? Or are you rushing through life at a pace that will inevitably lead to a crash?
TN tornado survivor thankful Baptist DR team ‘comes in and rescues me’
“I’ve just never been the one that … truly has this big need — and someone comes in and rescues me. That was a true answer to prayer,” homeowner Brandie Lee said of Baptist volunteers.
Stephen Rummage named executive director for Florida Baptists
Stephen N. Rummage has been elected to lead the Florida Baptist State Convention as executive director-treasurer.
Mississippi College approves name change, other ‘transformative steps’
After significant review and in preparation for the institution’s 2026 bicentennial, the Mississippi College board of trustees Monday (Nov. 18) approved a name change from Mississippi College to Mississippi Christian University.