
Black Church Leadership and Family Conference takes place at Ridgecrest
The 28th annual Black Church Leadership and Family Conference was held July 19–23 at Ridgecrest Conference Center in North Carolina.

First person: The case for familiar Christmas carols
“I do believe it’s unfortunate for us if we hear familiar (Christmas) carols more in the shopping mall than we do in the local church,” writes Justin Wainscott.

Alabama resources for dealing with trauma
Many factors can lead to trauma, and once people have been through a traumatic experience they may need help to

Book Review: The Book of Revelation Unlocked: An Easy to Understand Walk through the Bible’s Final Message
The Book of Revelation Unlocked: An Easy to Understand Walk through the Bible’s Final Message Judy Woodward Bates Bargainomics Publications,

First person: The joy of serving others
There’s something about this time of year that just brings out the desire to give, isn’t there? Maybe it’s the carols, the twinkling lights, or just the simple reminder of God’s greatest gift to us — Jesus.

Student leads Arkansas church to reach Uzbek diaspora
Everyone bustled around the neighborhood. Horns blared trying to push traffic along. Mothers pulled their children to school along the

Helen Jean Parks, wife of former IMB president, dies at 93
Helen Jean Parks, former missionary and wife of R. Keith Parks, former president of the Foreign (now International) Mission Board,

Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for Jan. 19
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for January 19, written by Mark Rathel, pastor of Friendship Baptist Church in DeFuniak Springs, Florida.