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FIRST-PERSON: The joy of Gospel-driven prayer

Published on October 26, 2012

It is our assurance that we are living in His grip and are a part of His unfolding purposes. Christians with the habit of prayer tend to be Christians who live with a deeply rooted sense of joy growing... Continue Reading »

Will Southern Baptists Rise to the Challenge?

Published on October 25, 2012

One billion is a big number. It would take you 37 years to count to 1 billion at one number a second. Seven billion is an even larger and more significant number. That is the number of people currently... Continue Reading »

Usage of LifeWay background check program is up 100%

Published on October 25, 2012

The number of churches signing up for LifeWay Christian Resources? background check program increased by 100 percent over the last year. Jennie Taylor, marketing coordinator in LifeWay's direct marketing department, said the dramatic increase 'shows how serious churches and... Continue Reading »

NAMB’s Ezell envisions next generation of missionaries

Published on October 25, 2012

North American Mission Board president Kevin Ezell underscored the need to develop the next generation of Southern Baptist missionaries during NAMB's trustee meeting Oct. 10 in Chicago.... Continue Reading »

Letter: Plow, but avoid dead roots

Published on October 25, 2012

Those words produce a feeling of dullness in the minds and hearts of pastors everywhere. We have been programmed to try to make people happy in our churches and in our everyday lives. I have a question for all... Continue Reading »

Baptist Foundation trustees award scholarships

Published on October 25, 2012

Trustees of the Baptist Foundation of South Carolina recently awarded three $2,500 scholarships to students at South Carolina's three Baptist universities.... Continue Reading »

Simpsonville’s Littleton receives national adoption award

Published on October 25, 2012

Rhonda Littleton, minister of children at First Baptist Church, Simpsonville, is a recipient of the 2012 Angels in Adoption award by the Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute.... Continue Reading »

‘Perspectives’ course returns to Upstate in January

Published on October 25, 2012

?Perspectives on the World Christian Movement,? a 15-week course for both clergy and laity that focuses on ?building global momentum to help complete the Great Commission,? will return to the Upstate in January.... Continue Reading »

Baptist Foundation celebrates teamwork

Published on October 25, 2012

Teamwork was the theme of the Baptist Foundation of South Carolina's annual Partners in Ministry dinner at White Oak Conference Center Aug. 28.... Continue Reading »

‘Finding Families’ for kids targets churches

Published on October 25, 2012

A Finding Families Adoption and Foster Care Conference in Columbia on Oct. 26 is open to anyone interested in helping his or her church be more active in serving the needs of foster children in South Carolina.... Continue Reading »

Capitol View – by Mark Hendrick

Published on October 25, 2012

Do you remember what you were doing on Aug. 1 this year? For many Christians across the nation, it probably involved driving into town, waiting in a long line, and spending some of your money at your local Chick-fil-A.... Continue Reading »

Center nears 25-year mark of serving local community

Published on October 25, 2012

A ministry begun 24 years ago to help meet the urgent needs of families in the Batesburg-Leesville community is still going strong today, thanks to the support of churches, business and individuals in the area.... Continue Reading »