Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for September 22
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for September 22, written by Mark Rathel, pastor of Friendship Baptist Church in DeFuniak Springs, Florida.
SBC Financial Concerns: What You Need to Know
During SBC 2025, a key issue is the Executive Committee’s request for messengers (voting representatives from local churches) to approve the use of Cooperative Program (CP) funds for legal expenses. This is an explainer to give you context.
Different name, same legacy for a revitalized Kentucky church
Early in 2020 two Kentucky congregations met to consider joining forces to more powerfully further God’s Kingdom. This fall, they
First person: When God’s call is clear, why do we sometimes have to wait?
We often let our preferences and our desire to quickly achieve our goals overrule the methodical and purposeful path God intends.
Darryl Strawberry shares stories of sin, redemption and ‘Hall of Faith’
“If you fall in love with Jesus, you realize you don’t need anything else,” said baseball superstar turned evangelist Darryl Strawberry.
‘Unconscionable’: Protestant pastor, family forcibly displaced
A Protestant pastor, wife and 3-month-old baby are temporarily staying with relatives in Oaxaca after being forcibly displaced after the pastor was told to kneel and pray to a Roman Catholic saint.
New guidance on gender transitions draws spotlight
The American Society of Plastic Surgeons has just issued new guidance urging that gender-related surgical procedures not be performed on patients under the age of 19.
Free oil changes provide opportunity to pour gospel into community
Hillvue Heights Church doesn’t apologize for its passion for the gospel. It’s embedded in the church’s DNA.