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The Plain Truth of Scripture: It Doesn’t Whisper on Gender and Sexuality

Does Scripture whisper about some matters and shout about others? In recent years, I’ve heard prominent evangelical teachers suggest that God’s Word “whispers” about issues like homosexuality and gender confusion, but shouts about sin and salvation. I agree that... Continue Reading »

Pastors Remain Committed to the Pulpit

Pastors face unique challenges in their role and often feel overwhelmed, but few decide to step away from the pulpit and pursue another career. Only around 1 in 100 pastors leave the ministry each year, according to a Lifeway... Continue Reading »

BF&M 100: The Overlooked Legacy of a Fallen Soldier

Editor’s note: This piece is a bonus piece in a five-part series leading up to the celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Baptist Faith and Message at the 2025 SBC Annual Meeting in Dallas. “His going cast the... Continue Reading »

NGU Finishes Historic Track and Field Season

The night before the championship meet, the North Greenville Track and Field team had their annual senior recognition. After the celebration, head Coach Cameron Stober asked the ladies to stay for a talk. Stober told them they had an... Continue Reading »

CSU Falls to USC Upstate in BSC Finals

Charleston Southern’s hopes to continue into the postseason died after a 14-2 loss against No. 1 USC Upstate in the Big South Championship on Saturday afternoon at Truist Point Stadium. The Bucs battled until 1 a.m. to beat No.... Continue Reading »

‘A Unity of Purpose’ celebrates Southern Baptists’ Great Commission cooperation 

Q&A with Tony Wolfe, co-editor of “A Unity of Purpose” In 2023, the Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee assembled a small team to help prepare for the centennial anniversary of the Cooperative Program in 2025. Tony Wolfe, executive director-treasurer... Continue Reading »

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 »