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First Person: A missionary kid asks God to take his fear and give him faith

Everything is going good here. I just got home from our trip, and I had a blast. The first couple of days were a bit rough, but after that, things sure did look up. I made some new friends,... Continue Reading »

Mike Hamlet urges missionaries to ‘go where no man has gone before’

SOUTH ASIA ? His challenge was clear: Take the next step and go where no man has gone before. Mike Hamlet was not talking about a geographical location ? and his message was not a missiological exhortation; it was... Continue Reading »

Mike Hamlet urges missionaries to South Asia to run with the power of God

Even heroes need encouraging. The prophet Elijah performed mighty acts in the power of the Lord. He was able to do so because he abided in the Lord; he spent time with God. Yet, Elijah was human and sometimes... Continue Reading »

Southern Baptist missionaries give thanks for South Carolina volunteers

Editor's note: This summer, 118 volunteers flew from South Carolina to Asia to minister to Southern Baptist missionary families attending their annual general meeting. Here the missionaries who serve among South Asians express their gratitude for the volunteers who... Continue Reading »

North Spartanburg volunteers sacrifice to go serve God’s servants in South Asia

At least one made a commitment to go but then lost his job when he kept that commitment. Another missed attending her niece's wedding. All made sacrifices of some kind. But ask them, and they will say that rocking... Continue Reading »

First Person: A South Carolina volunteer learns to trust God as He ‘sets her aside’

On my first overseas mission trip in 1999, I knelt alone in a dark hotel room in Romania and surrendered my life to missions. Last year, I married a wonderful man who has the same passion for the lost... Continue Reading »

South Carolina youth leaders help missionary youth see the ‘true-ish’ of postmodern culture

One former missionary youth used to sign his e-mails with the quotation, ?America is my country, but Pakistan is my home.? That is the sentiment of many missionary youth. They may hold U.S. passports, but otherwise America is far... Continue Reading »

First Person: Lessons Learned from Labor

Labor Day is celebrated in September to commemorate the employment that provides our necessities and luxuries. While some people work during this holiday, most Americans enjoy a long weekend. School children celebrate with a day off from school. Labor... Continue Reading »

Christians must be bold

While watching the news yesterday, I learned the ACLU is on the attack again against Christianity. I prayed about what our response should be as Christians, and the answer did not surprise me. Christianity is not a private religion... Continue Reading »

Great Commission Resurgence task force quizzed on range of topics

Questions raised during the Great Commission Resurgence task force's Aug. 26 ?listening session? ran the gamut from concerns about smaller-membership Southern Baptist churches and developing young leaders to touchier subjects like how calls for denominational reorganization fit in with... Continue Reading »

REFUGE is a church plant for people who mirror journey of its young pastor

REFUGE, a new church plant in the Chapin area with a vision for all of Columbia, has a singular mission: to be a refuge for young adults who are hurting, confused, lost, desperate, addicted and scared. Starting with just... Continue Reading »

Beam disputes ‘moral obligation’ of Obama healthcare reform

The chairman of the South Carolina Baptist Convention's Christian Life and Public Affairs Committee has taken exception to what President Obama says is a ?core ethical and moral obligation? to restructure the nation's healthcare system.... Continue Reading »

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