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Leaders trained in literacy missions

Published on August 30, 2012

Every year, literacy missions workshop leaders are trained by the North American Mission Board in order to train others to become volunteers in the literacy missions ministry, which includes ministries for teaching English as a second language (ESL), tutoring... Continue Reading »

Rick Warren headlines Broadus Lectures at Anderson University

Published on August 30, 2012

Rick Warren, one of the nation's most well-known pastors and authors, will present the second annual session of the John A. Broadus Lectures on Preaching, Oct. 2-3 at Anderson University.... Continue Reading »

South Carolina Showcase for August 30, 2012

Published on August 30, 2012

Steep Bottom Baptist Church, Estill, was represented by 15 youth and four adults at the Big Youth Thing at Carowinds on Aug. 2. Twelve people made decisions to rededicate their lives to Christ. A group of GA and... Continue Reading »

2 rigs with roofing materials en route for Gulf hurricane victims

Published on August 30, 2012

Following a prayer by North American Mission Board evangelism vice president Larry Wynn, Southern Baptist Disaster Relief drivers Larry Kirkland and K. Ray Helms fired up NAMB"s two 18-wheelers and departed Wednesday (Aug. 29) for Mobile, Ala.... Continue Reading »

Great Commission Perspective: Back to School – by Brad Atkins

Published on August 30, 2012

Summertime has come to an end, and it is time for all the kids to head back to school once again. For many of them, this is an exciting time of getting to reconnect with their friends that they... Continue Reading »

Crafters’ dolls reach children across the globe with gospel

Published on August 30, 2012

A doll ministry that began in 2010 at Taylors First Baptist Church has resulted so far in the crafting and distribution of more than 5,000 dolls.... Continue Reading »

Isaac, 7 years post-Katrina, mobilizes volunteers

Published on August 30, 2012

On the seventh anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, Southern Baptist Disaster Relief volunteers are in place to help Louisiana rebound from Hurricane Isaac"s damage, heavy in some areas.... Continue Reading »

Letter: Lifestyle evangelism works

Published on August 30, 2012

It may be time for our convention leaders and pastors to take a second look at lifestyle evangelism. I use this tool of evangelism and have found that it works.... Continue Reading »

Churchgoers believe in sharing faith; most never do

Published on August 30, 2012

When it comes to discipleship, churchgoers struggle most with sharing Christ with non-Christians, according to a recent study of church-going American Protestants.... Continue Reading »

Muslims leaders back Pakistani Christian girl

Published on August 30, 2012

Muslim clerics and scholars -- including representatives of radical groups -- have voiced support for a Pakistani Christian girl accused of blasphemy.... Continue Reading »

Letter: Reaching deaf for Christ

Published on August 30, 2012

Thank you for another excellent article on deaf ministry in South Carolina (?Conference of the Deaf held at White Oak,? Aug. 16).... Continue Reading »

Sunday School Lessons: September 2, 2012, Bible Studies for Life

Published on August 30, 2012

Jesus was preaching, teaching, and healing the sick in Galilee and large crowds were coming to hear Him. One day, Jesus and His disciples went up on a hillside near Capernaum where Jesus preached what we know today as... Continue Reading »