Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for Oct. 8, written by Robert Olsen, Ph.D., associate professor of Christian studies at the University of Mobile.
As a result of changes in federal law, Alabama Baptist Children’s Homes has largely shifted its ministry strategy to in-home foster care, turning former group homes into campus-based foster homes.
With his newest album, “I Believe,” singer-songwriter Phil Wickham hopes listeners will draw closer to the Lord through songs rooted in gospel-centered truths and deep conviction.
3Circle Church began beach baptisms during the pandemic. This year was the biggest baptism event yet, with 135 people baptized on Aug. 27.
Joel Laseter is the new pastor of Calvary Baptist Church, Abbeville, where he served as interim pastor.
“A New Heaven and A New Earth” is a multi-genre music project focused on a biblical view of environmentalism. Several songs from the project are available now, and the full album’s release is set for winter 2023–2024.
Glenn Goggans retired as pastor of Mitts Chapel Baptist Church, Deatsville, July 30, after more than 17 years of service. Church members expressed gratitude for Glenn and his wife, Delane.
Speaking in Birmingham, pastor and author Tony Evans said of the U.S., “We continue to suffer from the wounds of division and calamity and crisis, racial animus (and) negative political discord that is often bred along racial lines.”
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