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Faith ‘permeated our culture’ since the Pilgrims, judge reminds

Published on February 20, 2007

Judge Robert G. Ulrich of the Missouri Court of Appeals-Western District underscored America's Christian heritage during Midwestern Baptist Seminary's spring convocation. It is ?worthy of preservation,? Ulrich said, ?because it is significant to what our nation is today.?... Continue Reading »

Michael Landon Jr.: In his father’s footsteps

Published on February 20, 2007

'the Last Sin Eater,? the highly anticipated period drama directed by Michael Landon Jr., is set for theatrical release on Feb. 9. Released through Fox Faith, Twentieth Century Fox's faith-themed branch, the film (rated PG-13 for thematic elements and... Continue Reading »

Teen’s ‘revolution’ continues six months after untimely death

Published on February 15, 2007

It's been six months since Chris and Kathy Johnson lost their 16-year-old son Nathan in a tragic car accident. Amid their grief, the Johnsons have a story to tell ? of their son's love for life, football and, most... Continue Reading »

Former North Greenville University student appears on ‘American Idol’

Published on February 5, 2007

Chris Sligh, a former student at North Greenville University in Tigerville, made it to the next round of ?American Idol? auditions in Hollywood after passing the first round Jan. 30.... Continue Reading »

S.C. volunteers helping ice-covered Midwest dig out

Published on February 5, 2007

In the wake of powerful winter storms blamed for the deaths of at least 90 people in the Midwest, nearly 1,000 Southern Baptist disaster relief volunteers are deployed and working to clean up downed trees and debris in Missouri... Continue Reading »

Study asks: What do leading churches have in common?

Published on February 5, 2007

In recent years, leaders in the Southern Baptist Convention and the broader evangelical world have sounded the alarm that churches are becoming less and less effective in evangelism. Baptisms among Southern Baptist churches have numbered less than 400,000 each... Continue Reading »

Super Bowl XLI

Published on February 5, 2007

Bears? coach Lovie Smith underscores his faith; Colts chaplain Ken Johnson and coach Tony Dungy impart faith... Continue Reading »

CP gives Honea Path church link with 16 million Baptists

Published on February 2, 2007

?It would not be possible for a church our size to put a missionary in Brazil or West Africa; the start-up costs would be prohibitive,? pastor Mike Moody said. ?But when we collectively work with 16 million Southern Baptists,... Continue Reading »

Summer missionaries ‘REAP’ harvest in Peru’s mountains

Published on January 19, 2007

Nestled in the Andes Mountains of Peru, most of the people in Santiago de Chocorvos hadn't had the chance to have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. But that changed in the small village with the arrival of three... Continue Reading »

Acceptance, redemption offered at cowboy church

Published on January 19, 2007

Larry Parks backs a trailer up to the double doors of a tiny white cinderblock building that sometimes serves as a sheriff's outpost. He begins unloading everything Pecos Valley Cowboy Church needs to set up for the morning's service.... Continue Reading »

$58.4 million offering record for North American missions

Published on January 19, 2007

Giving to the Annie Armstrong Easter Offering for North American Missions topped $58 million for the first time ever in 2006, exceeding last year's goal by more than $2 million.... Continue Reading »

Ridgecrest hits century mark

Published on January 19, 2007

Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains near Asheville is a place many people are surprised to learn is not only one of the largest religious conference centers in the nation, but also is celebrating a century of ministry this... Continue Reading »