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86-year-old takes 107th mission trip with IMB, but who’s counting

Larry McCallon is 86 years old, but don’t tell the group of 13-year-old boys clustered around his table. Sure, they see him as an adult; after all, they respectfully call him “Mr. Larry.” But deep down, he’s one of... Continue Reading »

State of the Bible: Nearly Quarter of U.S. Adults Say Bible ‘Just Another Book’

Nearly a quarter of U.S. adults think the Bible is “just another book of teachings written by people,” the American Bible Society (ABS) said in its latest release from the 2025 State of the Bible. More people are skeptical... Continue Reading »

All Ears

He was standing in the middle of Bourbon Street with a megaphone. His message was loud and clear. “Repent! You are going to hell. God’s wrath is upon you.” I was in New Orleans on a mission trip doing... Continue Reading »

‘Double Honor’

“It was the best of times. It was the worst of times.” Charles Dickens was the king of paradox. These two lines open one of his most famous works, A Tale of Two Cities (1859). The novel, a work... Continue Reading »

Akin announces retirement from Southeastern Seminary

Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary President Daniel L. Akin announced Oct. 14 he will retire from the role at the end of the 2025-2026 school year. His official retirement date is July 31, 2026. Akin, Southeastern’s longest serving president, made... Continue Reading »

Celebrating Local Associations

What is SCBAPTIST? The SCBaptist website states: “The South Carolina Baptist Convention (SCBaptist) is a family of more than 2,100 churches working together to advance the Great Commission. We mobilize missionaries and develop leaders so that every life will... Continue Reading »

Associational Missions Day of Prayer Oct. 19

On Oct. 19, Southern Baptists are called to pray for and recognize the cooperative ministry relationships that predate the SBC itself by 138 years. Five churches from Pennsylvania, southern New Jersey and Delaware formed the Philadelphia Baptist Association in... Continue Reading »

New and Noteworthy Books — October 2025

Convictional, Confessional, Cheerful Baptists (Courier Publishing, 2024) by Nate Akin In an age where we are tempted to either be angry, weak, or arrogant, Convictional, Confessional, Cheerful Baptists argues about the importance of holding to Baptist Confessions and distinctives... Continue Reading »

Anderson Volleyball Tops Lincoln Memorial

HARROGATE, Tenn.—The road home from Lincoln Memorial (7-11, 3-6 SAC) was a happy one for the Anderson volleyball team (10-4, 5-1 SAC) Oct. 10. After two easy first sets, they won a close third set to win 3-0 (25-18,... Continue Reading »

James’ Big Day Leads AU Past Lenoir-Rhyne

HICKORY, N.C.— Anderson avenged their 2024 loss with dominant yet close 35-28 victory over Lenoir-Rhyne at Moretz Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Redshirt Sophomore running back Bryson James rushed for 221 yards and three touchdowns in a dominant and historic... Continue Reading »

SBC Leaders Release Statement on Charlie Kirk’s Death

Southern Baptist leaders have released a statement to lament the assassination of Charlie Kirk and call for justice and peace. Kirk, 31, the president of Turning Point USA and a conservative advocate, was assassinated Sept. 10 as he spoke... Continue Reading »

What the Bible Says About … Wealth

The Bible is not simply a guide to reaching heaven; it also reveals how God intends life to be lived along the way. Naturally, it speaks extensively about wealth and the accumulation of material riches. Foundational to understanding a... Continue Reading »