
Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for September 24
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for Sept. 24, written by Mark Rathel, professor at the Baptist College of Florida in Graceville, Florida.

‘God really opened my eyes’: ‘Deconstructed Mormon’ shares gospel journey
Brandon Mueller describes himself as what one of his Metro Baltimore Seminary professors once called a “deconstructed Mormon.” The phrase resonated with

Oklahoma students seek to ‘discover,’ ‘deepen their call’ to ministry
For a call to be effective, there must be an answer. That was the emphasis of the Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma’s The Call Conference, with the theme, “Answer: Calling Out the Called.”

Bereavement leave now includes abortion in Oregon city
Prolife advocates are speaking out on a decision by the Portland, Oregon, city council to grant paid time off to

When doubt creeps in: Study measures churchgoers’ faith in God
When facing difficult circumstances, most churchgoers still trust in God’s love and provision. Some, however, begin to question God’s character and involvement in their lives, and their number has grown in recent years.

26 ways to honor your pastor during Pastor Appreciation Month
I publish this list each year, and I usually do it in October. I’m posting it this year in September so you and your church can consider ways to show gratitude to your pastor during next month’s Pastor Appreciation Month.

From life in prison to a life with purpose: SEBTS celebrates first prison program graduates
Applause from family, friends, and faculty echoed throughout the Nash Correctional Institution gymnasium as the first graduates of The College

Baptist church perception and marketing: 3 cautions to consider
Baptist church perception matters. What you’re known for is critical if you want people to pay attention to you, engage