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What Did You Do Over the Summer?

I would like to brag on my son. Over the summer, my wife and I were able to join Liberty Baptist Church of Chester on a mission trip to Haiti. Before we could even get the idea clear in... Continue Reading »

FIRST-PERSON: The reason gay marriage is wrong

My opposition to same-sex marriage derives from my commitment to the Bible and to children.... Continue Reading »

North Greenville University launches student-led apologetics team

North Greenville University has a new apologetics ministry. The Life Answers Team, formed by Tony Beam, vice president for student services and Christian worldview, began its work this semester.... Continue Reading »

A.B. Parsons

Albert B. (A.B.) Parsons, 84, of Pantego, Texas, formerly of Greenwood, S.C., a retired military chaplain and pastor, died July 12, 2012, at Greenville Memorial Hospital.... Continue Reading »

11-year-old tithes on steer winnings of $106K

The young member of First Baptist Church in Newcastle, Okla., is tithing on that money to his church.... Continue Reading »

Q&A: David Gibbs on the loss of religious liberty

Pro-family attorney David Gibbs says religious liberty is under attack in America like "never before" and that the future isn"t bright unless there are changes.... Continue Reading »

FIRST-PERSON: The inconsistent logic of abortion rights advocates

Basing her question on the fact that both Biden and Ryan are Catholic, Martha Raddatz asked the candidates to explain how their faith impacts their politics, especially related to the issue of abortion.... Continue Reading »

Jason Allen, in chapel, sets seminary’s purpose

ason Allen, in his first chapel message as president of Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, shared his vision about the role of the seminary in theological education, within the Southern Baptist Convention and in serving its constituencies, particularly the local... Continue Reading »

Marijuana-dependent teens’ loss of I.Q. poses long-term dangers

New evidence of marijuana"s negative effect on intelligence and, yet, its increasing use by teenagers shows the need to educate young people and prevent the drug"s legalization, a Southern Baptist ethics leader says.... Continue Reading »

Global marketplace becoming a mission field

A new office at the International Mission Board called Global Strategic Mobilization (GSM) is assisting Tye and others like him who work in the global marketplace. GSM focuses on identifying, connecting and equipping Southern Baptists for greater involvement in... Continue Reading »

Special needs daycare is honoree’s goal

Bobbi Leath is one step closer to realizing her dream of opening a daycare for children with special needs, thanks to her participation in Christian Women"s Job Corps, a ministry of the national Woman"s Missionary Union.... Continue Reading »

Kan.-Neb. Baptists eye Hispanic growth

>The Kansas-Nebraska Convention of Southern Baptists focused on church planting during its 67th annual meeting Oct. 15?16 at the Webster Conference Center in Salina, Kan., noting opportunities in the area"s growing Hispanic population.... Continue Reading »