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Cooperation Group Recommendations Expected for Late April or Early May

Recommendations from the group tasked with defining what it means to be in friendly cooperation with the Southern Baptist Convention are expected to be presented in late April or early May. The timing allows for over a month of... Continue Reading »

Obituary: Phyllis Deaton

Phyllis Watts Deaton, 86, of Moore, died April 17, 2024, in Spartanburg, S.C. A native of Pageland, she was the devoted wife of the late Rev. Robert L. Deaton, and together they served five South Carolina Baptist congregations across... Continue Reading »

All God’s Grace: How the Lord is Growing Ridgewood Church

“And they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers” (Acts 2:42). Ridgewood Church began in a home, not in a building. In 2012, a small group from Christ Fellowship... Continue Reading »

DOJ Closes Investigation of SBC; No Charges Filed

Following a year-and-a-half-long investigation, the U.S. Department of Justice has concluded its inquiry into the Southern Baptist Convention’s handling of sexual abuse without any charges being filed against EC’s leadership, The Tennessean reported March 6. “On February 29, 2024,... Continue Reading »

N.C. Pastor with Anderson Ties Accepts Mobilization Role with IMB

Quintell Hill, pastor of Multiply Community Church in Monroe and president of the Baptist State Convention of North Carolina, will be joining the International Mission Board as African American church mobilization strategist starting April 1. “I’m excited and humbled... Continue Reading »

Anderson Pastor Among 11 Speakers at SBC Pastors Conference

Eleven speakers, including an Anderson pastor, will join worship leader Charles Billingsley on stage for the 2024 Pastors Conference June 9-10 preceding the Southern Baptist Convention Annual Meeting. Stephen Rummage, senior pastor of Quail Springs Baptist Church in Oklahoma... Continue Reading »

Ready River Association holds missions fair

Reedy River Baptist Association in Newberry held a missions fair in February. Several national and international missionaries shared what God is doing through their mission opportunities. Guests included Pastor George Adhikary with Reach Bangladesh; Pastor Philip Sahawneh, York Baptist... Continue Reading »

Tenn. pastor, seminary prof also vying for SBC president in Indy

Jared Moore, pastor of Homesteads Baptist Church in Crossville, Tenn., and seminary professor David Allen have announced their candidacy for president of the Southern Baptist Convention during this summer’s SBC annual meeting in Indianapolis, Ind., making for a four-way... Continue Reading »

Former S.C. Pastor to be Nominated for Pastors Conference President

Florida pastor Dean Inserra will nominate Brad Whitt at the 2024 SBC Pastors Conference as president in 2025. Whitt is the pastor of Abilene Baptist Church in Martinez, Ga. “[Whitt] has displayed strong integrity, unwavering biblical convictions, and has... Continue Reading »

Great Commission Resurgence’s Results Under Scrutiny

Former BP editor undertakes special report on GCR A six-member task force and a former seminary president are focal points of an evaluation of Southern Baptist missions in North America. The Great Commission Resurgence Evaluation Task Force appointed by... Continue Reading »

‘More Than Just a Number,’ New Study Reminds

In a new four-week study, author and pastor’s wife Julie Cannon encourages others to “hear your heavenly Father say loudly and clearly, ‘You are more than just a number!’” A certified school counselor and motivational speaker, Cannon has earned... Continue Reading »

New Erskine scholarship honors Henry Stanford

The Henry Stanford Scholarship Fund, established last fall at Erskine College, will sponsor the Stanford Award to assist ministry students financially to attend the Due West school. The scholarship honors Henry G. Stanford Jr., who both served on the... Continue Reading »