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OFF TO COLLEGE: A freshman prophet

Published on August 19, 2011

Our son Joshua is beginning his freshman year at Union University where he plans to major in engineering and honors.... Continue Reading »

FIRST-PERSON: Where are the British dads?

Published on August 19, 2011

To explain the recent British riots, people are using words like greed, selfishness, criminality and lust for violence.... Continue Reading »

Intersections: Where Faith Meets Life – by Bob Weathers

Published on August 18, 2011

Do you really want CEOs with no framework for professional ethics? Scientists who have not been taught to consider the ramifications of their actions? Politicians who have no concept of history? And do we want to churn out the... Continue Reading »

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 »