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First Person: ‘Trooper the elephant’ helps grandparents from South Asia

?Is Trooper real?? Nine-year-old Emma poses the question, which draws much discussion from the other grandchildren. As they enjoy a snack around the kitchen table of the New Prospect Baptist Church missionary home, I intentionally eavesdrop while chopping vegetables... Continue Reading »

Anderson University launches MBA evening program

For the first time, Anderson County residents can earn a master of business administration degree without leaving the area, as Anderson University expands its graduate school to include the MBA.... Continue Reading »

Scholarships available through SCBC collegiate ministry group

Scholarships for South Carolina Baptist college/university and seminary students pursuing a church-related vocation are now available through the state convention's collegiate ministry group.... Continue Reading »

CSU hosts pastor’s conference

Pastors from Screven and Charleston Baptist associations visit with Eddie Leopard, president of the South Carolina Baptist Convention.... Continue Reading »

Capitol View – by Joe Mack

Wow! The year has just begun and I feel as though several months have passed. I ask that you pray diligently that our elected leaders would have wisdom and discernment in the decisions they make. I would also ask... Continue Reading »

Lockhart First Baptist distributes ‘Boxes of Love’

Members of First Baptist Church, Lockhart, are shown as they prepare to distribute ?Boxes of Love? to homebound members and those less fortunate in the community. A list of non-perishable items to be collected is posted each month in... Continue Reading »

Roe v. Wade decision marks 35th anniversary

Jan. 22 will mark the 35th anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court's Roe v. Wade decision legalizing abortion on demand in America. Southern Baptists won't be celebrating, though.... Continue Reading »

Top 10 Christian sports stories

As the largest Christian sports ministry in the world, the Fellowship of Christian Athletes works with many athletes and coaches throughout sports, both professional and amateur. To bring attention to the outstanding achievements of Christian sports personalities throughout the... Continue Reading »

Utica exceeds missions offering goal, pays off church loans

Utica baptist Church in Seneca celebrated one of the most memorable achievements in the church's history this past December.... Continue Reading »

CSU adds value to education

A national study places Charleston Southern University in the top 10 percent of universities for value added through education among those tested as part of the Collegiate Learning Assessment.... Continue Reading »

Mt. Ebal celebrating 175 years of ministry

Mt. Ebal Baptist Church, Batesburg, has served its community for the past 175 years. The church was constituted in 1832 with a membership of 37.... Continue Reading »

Hartsville?pastor?celebrates two?decades of service

Always having had a ?mind for missions,? the pastor of South Hartsville Baptist Church finally realized his dream and went on a mission trip to Brazil.?A few years later, he and his wife went on a mission trip to... Continue Reading »