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Georgia Baptists to explore property sale

The Georgia Baptist Convention's Executive Committee has voted to entertain any valid offers for a potential sale of its six-year-old Baptist Missions and Ministry Center and 43 acres of property.... Continue Reading »

Sunday School Lessons: April 8, 2012, Explore the Bible

Which biblical truth concerning Jesus is the most important? They all mesh seamlessly and rise or fall together. Who He is, where He came from, what He said and what He did ? it's all important because, as part... Continue Reading »

Southeastern chapel service addresses sexual assault charge

A chapel service for the seminary community and a meeting for campus residents have followed the arrest of a Southeastern Seminary student on sexual assault charges on March 17.... Continue Reading »

Great Commission Perspective: The Right Thing To Do – by Brad Atkins

Over the years, the term 'the Right Thing to Do? has been used in various ways. A film producer made a film in the late ?80s called ?Do the Right Thing,? politicians have run campaigns saying if elected they... Continue Reading »

How Will You Be Remembered? ‘Righting’ the Story of Your Life

Ever thought about writing your autobiography? Just jot down key dates and events in your life. Beside each date write something. It?ll be a treasure to your grandchildren later. Our words and deeds are actually writing our autobiography every... Continue Reading »

First Person: Why My Kids Don’t Say ‘I’m Sorry’

I am far from the perfect parent. That's the line you always hear from someone, before they proceed to tell you why they are the perfect parent and you should do it just like them. They try to sound... Continue Reading »

Family honors parents’ Christian legacy

A special service was held Feb. 26 to honor the memory of a pastor and his wife whose legacy continues to shape the religious life of the small community of Elgin, located a few miles northeast of Columbia via... Continue Reading »

Infant stroke victim grows up with a missions heart

Reagan Andrews wasn't supposed to survive her first week of life. A stroke before she was a day old put her at severe risk of massive, permanent brain damage. Death was a distinct possibility. First-time parents Lori and Dean... Continue Reading »

Sumter teen picked for National WMU honor

Makayla Swygert, a Sumter teenager, has been recognized by National WMU (Woman's Missionary Union) as one of three National Top Teens for her involvement in missions.... Continue Reading »

Obituary: John V. Platt

John V. Platt, retired director of missions for Columbia-Metro Association and a Baptist minister with more than a half-century of pastoral and missions service, died March 17, 2012.... Continue Reading »

Business leaders to be mobilized by IMB, churches to ‘carry the light’

Within every Southern Baptist church there are people who can take the gospel around the world ? business professionals, IMB president Tom Elliff said. He announced a new component to the International Mission Board's partnership with Southern Baptist churches... Continue Reading »

Letter: ‘Astute’ editor to be missed

In a time when almost every word is scrutinized for indications of whose side is he on, Don Kirkland has performed a magnificent service to the Baptists of South Carolina. It is hard to believe that he is retiring... Continue Reading »