Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for June 30
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for June 30, written by Mark Rathel, professor at the Baptist College of Florida in Graceville, Florida.
Roe case involving Patterson, Southwestern dismissed ‘with prejudice’
A U.S. District Court has reportedly dismissed “with prejudice” a lawsuit originally filed in 2019 that alleged defamation on the part of former Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary President Paige Patterson.
Religious groups in India concerned over legislation
The Indian government reintroduced the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, on July 20, the opening day of the India Parliament’s annual monsoon session.
Human rights advocate dispels myths about persecuted church
Fruitfulness, faithfulness and vision characterize the persecuted church in many parts of the globe, an advocate for international religious freedom says.
Social media influencer uses TikTok to share hope in Christ
TikTok is not especially known for its Christian content, but Cristina Baker — mother, author and social media influencer —
Minh Ha Nguyen remembered for strategic, ethnic ministry in SBC
Known for his passion and work with ethnic outreach efforts in the Southern Baptist Convention, Minh Ha Nguyen, 57, died in a drowning accident in North Carolina on Monday (July 15).
Jeffress seeks to rebuild historic Dallas sanctuary following fire
After the fire that all but destroyed the historic chapel at First Baptist Dallas on Friday (July 19), senior pastor Robert Jeffress promised congregants that the church will rebuild.
‘Great Is Thy Faithfulness’: Kidney transplant recipient’s ‘beautiful story’
Lynell Lovinggood wishes she had written down the date when a woman she didn’t know prayed a heartfelt prayer over