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NGU’s Powell Inducted into SC Athletic HOF

Tigerville—North Greenville University (NGU) baseball coach Landon Powell was inducted into the South Carolina Athletic Hall of Fame on May 19. “I’m incredibly humbled and honored,” Powell said. “This is not something I anticipated in my life, so to... Continue Reading »

College Roundup: CSU Opens Conference Tourney with Win over Presbyterian

Charleston Southern dominated No. 6 Presbyterian College in game one of the Big South Championships on Wednesday afternoon, winning 12-2 in the tournament openr. Parks Ledwell dominated, allowing two runs over 6.1 innings but walked five. McAskie hit 2-3... Continue Reading »

Is Gambling Solution for SC’s Underdeveloped Economic Areas?

After years of limiting gambling to the elusive dream of instant wealth by finding that lucky lottery ticket, the South Carolina Legislature is considering three bills that would transform our state into a gambler’s paradise. The Equine Advancement Act... Continue Reading »

When the Forms of Ministry Get in the Way of Ministry (Part Two)

I came across a viral clip a few years back where a faithful Baptist pastor was rebuking his congregation for minimal investment. They arrived late, left early, sat in the back, attended half the time, and treated church like... Continue Reading »

SCBaptist Mourns the Passing of Donald King

The South Carolina Baptist Convention (SCBaptist) is deeply saddened to announce the passing of Donald King, who faithfully served as director of Leadership Development since 2018. Donald passed away peacefully on May 20, 2025, following a courageous battle with... Continue Reading »

Once a Journeyman, Always a Journeyman

By Nancy Lyons Thomas When I started my third year of teaching history at Poynor Junior High in Florence, S.C., following graduation from Furman University in 1962, I could not have imagined that I would start the 1965 school... Continue Reading »

Recognizing Unseen Servants in Your Church

“Acknowledge” is a powerful word, defined as “to recognize the rights, authority or status of; to express gratitude or obligation for.” The apostle Paul models that art of recognition in Romans 16. He shows us how easy, yet powerful,... Continue Reading »

Thousands of DR Volunteers Deployed So Far This Year, More Needed

So far this year, at least 5,300 Southern Baptist trained Disaster Relief volunteers have responded to 40 natural disasters across the United States, from wildfires in California to storms on the eastern side of the nation. That was before... Continue Reading »

When God Says Go

June walked into the jungle and arrived in a village that had never heard of Jesus. June was discipled in a SCBaptist church that cooperated with over 1,600 churches this past year by giving through the Cooperative Program. She... Continue Reading »

From the River to the Nations: On 100 Years of the SBC Cooperative Program

Four thousand and one Southern Baptists from across the states entered the newly constructed Ellis Auditorium Wednesday, May 13, 1925, as the morning sun crested the eastern hills which stood guard over the Crossroads of the South. On the... Continue Reading »

Relief Efforts Underway in Missouri and Kentucky Following Deadly Storms

Search and rescue efforts continue across Kentucky even as recovery efforts have begun in Missouri following deadly storms that swept across the region May 16-17. More than 25 people were killed by the storms, and thousands suffered injury and... Continue Reading »

Celebrating God’s Call

“Imitate me, just as I also imitate Christ” (1 Corinthians 11:1, NKJV) Our testimonies are all different. I enjoy sharing with others how the local church is an essential part of my testimony. My home church ministered to my... Continue Reading »