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New anti-conversion law concerns Christians in India

The Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party in India's Gujarat state has implemented an ?anti-conversion? law passed in 2003, increasing fears among Christians that it will open the door to false accusations by Hindu extremists.... Continue Reading »

South Carolina Showcase for May 15, 2008

The collegiate ministry team from Crowfield Baptist Church, Goose Creek, visited the campus of Charleston Southern University recently to provide students with water, candy, and study packets for their upcoming final exams. “The outreach of Crowfield Baptist is an... Continue Reading »

Monaghan Baptist holds mortgage-burning ceremony

The history of Monaghan Baptist Church dates back more than 100 years and on Sunday, May 4, another chapter in Monaghan's history book was completed.?A mortgage-burning service was held with the congregation witnessing as Barry Dilworth, pastor of Monaghan... Continue Reading »

Anderson students focus on missions during spring break

Students, faculty, and staff at Anderson University traveled to New Orleans, New York and Myrtle Beach during spring break, March 17-21, to assist existing ministries with meeting the physical and spiritual needs of people in those areas.... Continue Reading »

Intersections: Where Faith Meets Life – by Bob Weathers

Angelina Jolie. Jessica Alba. Jodie Foster. Jennifer Lopez. In addition to talent and cash, what do these Hollywood superstars have in common? Babies. The newest trend among the stars is to become a momma.... Continue Reading »

Florida pastor shares heart for ‘ministry evangelism’

A pregnancy center, a shelter for teens, another shelter for children, men's and women's residences and care centers, a community medical clinic, a benevolence center to assist with bills, food and clothing. A service listing at a local municipal... Continue Reading »

Myanmar cyclone relief assessment beginning

Southern Baptists are moving to respond in the aftermath of Cyclone Nargis, which struck Myanmar, a country in Southeast Asia also known as Burma, early May 3. The latest death toll stands at 22,000, with another 41,000 missing.... Continue Reading »

Family breakdowns cost billions

High rates of divorce and unmarried childbearing cost U.S. taxpayers at least $112 billion each year, making marriage enrichment a legitimate policy concern, a first-of-its-kind study sponsored by four public policy and research groups said.... Continue Reading »

Clyde K. Bizzell

Clyde K. Bizzell, of Louisville, Ky., a native of Norway, S.C., who served in numerous ministry capacities outside South Carolina for more than 50 years, died April 5, 2008.... Continue Reading »

First Person: When ‘easy payments’ aren’t easy

Today, Americans are born into a world dominated by debt, and the majority has no concept that there actually was a time when excessive home mortgages, automobile loans, school loans and credit cards did not exist.... Continue Reading »

First Person: Will I feel like an alien while back in South Carolina?

By the time you read this, I?ll be back in South Carolina after three years of serving the Lord in South Asia. I?ll probably also be in culture shock ? the reverse kind.... Continue Reading »

Wilton delves into John 17 with new book, ‘When God Prayed’

Don Wilton is the author of ?When God Prayed,? a new release from the Broadman and Holman Publishing Group in Nashville, that delves into what the pastor of First Baptist Church, Spartanburg, called ?one of the most incredible accounts... Continue Reading »