Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for October 19, written by Robert Olsen, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Christian Studies, University of Mobile.
Spencer Bell has been elected as an associate in the Alabama Baptist State Board of Missions’ office of evangelism and church revitalization. Bell currently serves as pastor of Mount Zion Baptist Church in Hartselle.
I update and publish this list each year so you and your church can consider ways to show your gratitude to your pastor during Pastor
With each passing birthday, God seems to drop new joys into my life.
“When our generation gets frustrated about politics and faith, we shoot somebody. We don’t know how to actually have a free exchange of ideas (and) that’s a problem,” said college freshman Brilyn Hollyhand, advocating for civil discourse.
Alabama public schools are seeing their steepest enrollment decline in 40 years — a drop expected to cost the state 500 to 700 teacher positions next year, according to State Superintendent Eric Mackey.
A few tips and more for pastors from pastors and church leaders.
Marlee Jenkins wanted more than just a “taste of missions.” The young woman felt God nudging her to cross-cultural missions, but she wondered what that looked like long term.
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