USCIRF: COVID-19 used as ‘excuse’ in religious persecution globally
Countries used COVID-19 as an excuse to persecute religious minorities and sometimes blamed certain religions for the pandemic itself, the
Rodeo event a ‘training center’ for Mississippi evangelism
Don Lum, MBCB Director of Evangelism, reflected on 10 years of rodeo ministry. “The State Fair Commission have been very gracious to let us be a part of it every year, and we’re excited to see what God’s going to do with it next.”
Pastor suspended by church after fake social media accounts exposed
Josh Buice, founder of the G3 Conference and pastor of Pray’s Mill Baptist Church in Douglasville, Georgia, was placed on indefinite leave last week.
Engaging the lost years of congregations
Interventions may occur during pastor transitions, strategic planning efforts or the construction of a new building. Otherwise, the underlying, less visible issues of the life cycle of congregations are ineffectively addressed.
Love Packages: Recycled Bible study materials find new life
Two Missouri Baptist Convention churches have found new uses for former Sunday School and other Bible study materials while also
Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for Oct. 19
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School lesson commentary for October 19, written by Bobby McKay, pastor of New Liberty Baptist Church in Morton, Mississippi.
Decision points: Do congregations discern God’s leading or do leaders tell them God’s direction?
Jessica exclaimed, “How can I ever know God’s guidance for our congregation? That’s why we have a pastor — someone who is closely connected with God and can share His direction with us.”
Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for June 30
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School lesson commentary for June 30, written by Bobby McKay, pastor of New Liberty Baptist Church in Morton, Mississippi.