Statewide growth was steady through 2021, then accelerated sharply: From 14% in 2019 to 15% in 2020, 17% in 2021, 18% in 2022, 21% in 2023 and finally 27% in 2024 – a 13 percentage-point increase.
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for Dec. 7, written by Jeffery M. Leonard, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Biblical & Religious Studies at Samford University.
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for Dec. 7, written by Douglas K. Wilson, Ph.D., professor of Biblical Studies, University of Mobile.
After serving as youth minister at four First Baptist churches, Butch Henderson served as director of World Changers and as church community missions specialist for Birmingham Metro Baptist Association, then founded Metro Changers.
The Week of Prayer for International Missions is Nov. 30 –Dec. 7. The national goal for the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering is $210 million. This year’s theme is “Together.”