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Former IMB president Jerry Rankin to lead Muslim studies at CIU

Published on August 18, 2011

Jerry Rankin, retired president of the Southern Baptist International Mission Board, has agreed to direct the Zwemer Center for Muslim Studies at Columbia International University in Columbia, S.C.... Continue Reading »

U.S. needs ‘bivocational pastor movement’

Published on August 18, 2011

Small churches and bivocational pastors are a Great Commission powerhouse, a North American Mission Board leader told the Bivocational Small Church Leadership Network during the SBC annual meeting in Phoenix.... Continue Reading »

‘CATCH THE VISION’: Cities’ needs to be church planting tours’ focus

Published on August 18, 2011

The North American Mission Board is hosting "Catch the Vision" tours in four cities this fall as part of its Send North America church planting strategy.... Continue Reading »

Greer’s El Bethel Church to celebrate 100 years

Published on August 18, 2011

On consecutive Sundays in September, El Bethel Church, Greer, will celebrate 100 years of ministry. The church's centennial celebration services will be held Sept. 18 and 25 and will feature guest speakers, a gospel concert, a 'tailgating? fellowship meal... Continue Reading »

Despite losing arm, Georgetown shrimper ‘watched over’ by God

Published on August 18, 2011

It appeared to be a normal morning in Georgetown on June 30 when Allen Carl and his son went out on Carl's fishing boat. However, as father and son were about three hours into a day of shrimping, Carl's... Continue Reading »

An Irreverent NASCAR Prayer

Published on August 18, 2011

To hear a pastor take that opportunity and turn it into a moment of jocularity is sad. To see most of America respond with approval is tragic. Whatever happened to reverence? Where is the gravitas?... Continue Reading »

Fast Facts for Aug. 18, 2011

Published on August 18, 2011

SBC, Southern Baptist Convention, Luter, CP, Cooperative Program... Continue Reading »

BLUME: Teen girls challenged to consider missions heritage

Published on August 18, 2011

While sponsored by Woman"s Missionary Union, Blume is open to all teen girls and collegiate young women from across the country to respond to God"s call to a greater understanding, awareness and support of the worldwide mission in the... Continue Reading »

M-Fuge teens partner with Camp Charleston to change lives

Published on August 18, 2011

Charleston Southern University hosted almost 4,000 teens during the university's 12th summer as an M-Fuge site.... Continue Reading »

Letter: Seek intimacy with God

Published on August 18, 2011

If we are truly under God's submission, surrendering all to follow our Lord Jesus Christ's example, we should want to have an intimate relationship with God, daily talking to him for his direction. We should be on our knees... Continue Reading »

SBC DIGEST: Education webcast slated by Okla. Baptists; also NOBTS, SWBTS

Published on August 18, 2011

>A simulcast to train Sunday School and small group leaders titled "One Day Live" has been slated for Sunday, Aug. 28, by the Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma.... Continue Reading »

Coastal churches come together for evangelism conference

Published on August 18, 2011

Langston Church, Conway, hosted the 20th annual Coastal Evangelism Conference Aug. 3-5.... Continue Reading »