Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for April 21
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for April 21, written by Mark Rathel, professor at the Baptist College of Florida in Graceville, Florida.
Americans growing more open to political endorsements in church?
Few pastors endorse political candidates outside their role at church. Even fewer endorse during a church service. Most Americans like it that way, but they’re growing more supportive of churches jumping into the political fray.
Christmas in the Delta: BSU students ‘serve in their own backyard’
More than 350 Baptist Student Union students from 18 Mississippi colleges joined “Christmas in the Delta,” a ministry mobilizing students for gospel-centered service across nine Delta counties.
‘Thank you’: Gateway Seminary honors Iorg for 20 years of service
Friends, alumni, faculty, students and trustees gathered Tuesday, April 16, to honor Jeff Iorg for his tenure as president of Gateway Seminary and to commission him for service at the Executive Committee of the Southern Baptist Convention.
Abortion, gender-related bills passed in Colorado spark heated debate
The Colorado House of Representatives passed several hot-button issue bills that have sparked heated debate.
Astros manager honored with doctor of humane letters by University of Mobile
Major League Baseball’s Houston Astros Manager Joe Espada was awarded the Doctor of Humane Letters by his alma mater, the University of Mobile, in an announcement made during commencement ceremonies May 4 at the Christian university.
Deadly storms in Kentucky, Missouri: Baptist DR teams launch response
Southern Baptist Disaster Relief teams have mobilized across affected areas. In Kentucky, DR teams from the state — with support from Georgia Baptist teams — are helping residents in London, Somerset, Bowling Green and Benton …
‘We need to train nationals’: Missionaries partner with local believers for ministry
Campbell and Elizabeth Bach saw a great need for the gospel in South Asia. Upon identifying this need in the region, they have dedicated their time to proclaiming the gospel and equipping others to do so through missions work.