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Already thinking about summer camp? Here’s what you can do now.
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Latest news: Winter storm update; protecting churches during freezing temps; avoiding ministry burnout
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Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for Jan. 25
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Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for Jan. 25
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for Jan. 25, written by Jeffery M. Leonard, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Biblical & Religious Studies at Samford University.

Felt Needs series: Creating a church of belonging for the lonely
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Bible teacher Beth Moore splitting with Lifeway, Southern Baptist Convention
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First person: What ‘affect’ are you causing in others?
You’ve heard the concept of cause and effect; let me introduce cause and affect.

Already thinking about summer camp? Here’s what you can do now.
Deciding whether the kids and students in your church will attend summer camp deserves thoughtful, early planning. When your kids and student ministry teams plan ahead, the benefits are substantial.

Latest news: Winter storm update; protecting churches during freezing temps; avoiding ministry burnout
Check out these recent headlines, reported by The Baptist Paper.

First person: What ‘affect’ are you causing in others?
You’ve heard the concept of cause and effect; let me introduce cause and affect.

Already thinking about summer camp? Here’s what you can do now.
Deciding whether the kids and students in your church will attend summer camp deserves thoughtful, early planning. When your kids and student ministry teams plan ahead, the benefits are substantial.

Latest news: Winter storm update; protecting churches during freezing temps; avoiding ministry burnout
Check out these recent headlines, reported by The Baptist Paper.




