Todd Deaton

?Recognize the signs,? outgoing convention president Frank Page challenged convention messengers during his address to the annual meeting of the Southern Baptist Convention at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis June 10.... Continue Reading »

Though many veteran Southern Baptist Convention observers had speculated that a run-off was likely with six nominees, Georgia pastor Johnny Hunt was elected as convention president on the first ballot with 52.94 percent of the 5,856 votes cast at... Continue Reading »

The pain at the pump is having a definite impact on the outreach and ministry efforts of South Carolina Baptist churches, the giving habits of their members, and the frequency of requests for financial assistance; though, as yet, most... Continue Reading »

Exactly 100 years to the day after its founding by 114 persons, the congregation of Southside Baptist Church, Spartanburg, will gather to celebrate its centennial anniversary on June 28.... Continue Reading »

'the people know that these garments and blankets come from people who are praying for them,? says Pat Wood, who leads a growing ministry, 'touching Hearts,? to reach out to patients at a local hospital maternity ward and to... Continue Reading »

Three South Carolina pastors and a Spartanburg evangelist are among the program personalities slated for the annual Upstate Evangelism Conference at Northbrook Baptist Church, Boiling Springs, Aug. 3-6.... Continue Reading »

Fast cars, loud music, and a rowdy crowd. Can these make for an effective outreach to kids and families? It does if the fast cars are NASCAR drivers on the Darlington Raceway, the loud music is by the contemporary... Continue Reading »

Representatives of the 90 churches that comprise the Spartanburg County Baptist Network celebrated its Silver Anniversary with a gala at Spartanburg's Memorial Auditorium May 4.... Continue Reading »

The attorney for Charleston Southern University says that an article in The State paper April 15, which implies that the university might close if a settlement in the Parish case is not approved by the U.S. District Court, is... Continue Reading »

The late Doug Baker, former pastor of Berea First Baptist Church, Greenville, is remembered fondly as a masterful preacher. Even though he is no longer with them, members can still hear the beloved preacher's distinctive Canadian accent.... Continue Reading »

Why would anyone choose to hitchhike from Greenville to Fort Worth? Would you believe, ?mainly for the adventure??... Continue Reading »

Go for great! ?Great leaders bless people. They inspire and encourage. They help people become more than what they have been, maybe even more than they thought they could be,? Reggie McNeal explains in his latest book, ?Practicing Greatness.?... Continue Reading »