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Baptists & the Civil War on display at library

To commemorate the 150th anniversary of the beginning of the American Civil War, the Southern Baptist Historical Library and Archives is presenting a display on Baptists and the war.... Continue Reading »

INDONESIA: More intolerance against Christians

Acts of violence and intolerance against Christians in Indonesia nearly doubled in 2011, with an Islamist campaign to close down churches a key factor in the plight of the nation"s religious minority.... Continue Reading »

NYC boots church out of housing project

An evangelical Christian church has been told by New York City officials that it can no longer rent a community room in a federally funded housing project named after Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor.... Continue Reading »

BIBLE STUDY: Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012

This week"s Bible study is adapted from the Bible Studies for Life curriculum. Bible Passages: Ephesians 5:1-5,8-12,15-16... Continue Reading »

FIRST-PERSON: President Obama and same-sex marriage — the dance continues

This sets the stage for the courts to make some determinative statement on same-sex marriage within the next several months -- a decision that will go a long way toward setting the direction of the larger culture.... Continue Reading »

Schipper addresses NGU grads

Robert Jay Schipper told the 156 December graduates at North Greenville University that 'the most important thing today is not your graduation; the most important thing is whether or not you know Jesus Christ.? Schipper is special assistant to... Continue Reading »

Charleston resident publishes first book in Christian fiction series

Charles J. Williams Jr. of Charleston has written a Christian novel, ?What Does the Bible Say??... Continue Reading »

Former pro wrestler Lex Luger talks of new life in Christ

Lex Luger ? also known as 'the Total Package? and 'the Narcissist? ? gained worldwide fame as a pro wrestling champion. He stood 6-feet 4-inches tall, weighed 265 pounds and had a 32-inch waist. His muscles were like polished... Continue Reading »

Anderson University honors grads at winter commencement

A total of 131 Anderson University students received diplomas during winter commencement exercises Dec. 9. The evening ceremony marked the largest number of students ever to graduate from Anderson during winter commencement.... Continue Reading »

In new book, Shivers prods Christians toward ‘want-to’ evangelism

As a sequel to his book, 'soulwinning 101,? evangelist-author Frank Shivers of Columbia moves from the ?how to? of evangelism to the ?want to? in a just-released volume entitled 'spurs to Soul Winning.?... Continue Reading »

Learning the Bible at School

The clich? goes that, as long as teachers give tests, there will be prayer in public schools. But a more significant emphasis on Scripture and the gospel is taking place in dozens of elementary, middle, and high schools across... Continue Reading »

Easley community responds to church’s drama on afterlife

Death is inevitable, and many are curious about what happens after life on earth ends ? both for the believer and the non-believer. Members of Rock Springs Baptist Church, Easley, acted out those scenarios in their sixth annual drama,... Continue Reading »