
International Mission Study to feature Prague; materials available from WMU
This year’s International Mission Study is now available from national Woman’s Missionary Union, and Prague — the capital of the

Sunday School training focusing on fulfilling the church’s mission
Rick Brittain asked, “So how does Sunday school help us or how do groups help us accomplish [the Great Commission]?”

Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for December 12
The Light in the Darkness Isaiah 9:1–3; John 1:1–9 The light shines in a land of darkness. (Isaiah 9:1–3) Light

Five things pastors and evangelists should stop doing
“I love pastors and evangelists, but sometimes someone needs to say, ‘That’s enough.'” says Christian media expert Phil Cooke.

First Person: Be faithful to evangelize
One of my favorite people in the world is Charles Roesel, former pastor of FBC Leesburg, Florida. He is a living

Dew tells pastors ‘don’t quit,’ offers four truths to encourage them
“There may be bad things that happen, but the bedrock of our faith is that empty tomb,” said Jamie Dew, president of New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary.

Pennsylvania church urges new believers to take ‘next steps’
On Easter Sunday, Cross Creek Community Church Trucksville, Pennsylvania, saw 22 people put their faith in Christ — decisions that

BGAV messengers adopt budget, elect officers for 2026
Messengers to the 2025 Baptist General Association of Virginia (BGAV) annual meeting adopted a budget and elected new officers among other items in a Nov. 12 business session.