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Florence church hosts Nicaraguan pastor

Published on October 13, 2011

On Sept. 25, Rehoboth Church, Florence, invited a Nicaraguan pastor to speak at the church's annual homecoming service.... Continue Reading »

Fresh Ideas – by Diana Davis

Published on October 13, 2011

They chatted, teary-eyed, about the enormous encouragement of Minister Appreciation Day each October. The pastor and his wife said, 'they really go all-out!? Over the years, their church's thoughtfully-prepared gifts had included a gift card to a fancy restaurant,... Continue Reading »

Baptist Foundation celebrates partnerships, bestows awards

Published on October 13, 2011

The Baptist Foundation held its annual ?Partners in Ministry? event Aug. 30 at White Oak Conference Center.... Continue Reading »

Intersections: Where Faith Meets Life – by Bob Weathers

Published on October 13, 2011

On a warm day in early August near Gloucester, Maine, 30 Tibetan Buddhists of various ages boarded a boat and sailed across the dark Atlantic on a mission motivated by their heartfelt religious convictions. At dusk, they stopped at... Continue Reading »

WEEK OF PRAYER: Missionaries help Japan’s homeless find hope

Published on October 13, 2011

Like many affluent nations, Japan isn"t quite sure what to do about its homeless population.... Continue Reading »

Commentary: Listen for ‘Still, Small Voice’ … by Don Kirkland

Published on October 13, 2011

Billy Graham's latest, and possibly last, book will go on sale later this month. It is entitled ?Nearing Home: Life, Faith, and Finishing Well.? In previewing the book, Graham, in his 90s, said, ?I never thought I would live... Continue Reading »

North Greenville University celebrates Founders Day

Published on October 13, 2011

On a rainy Wednesday morning Sept. 21, North Greenville University celebrated 119 years of existence with a Founders Day chapel service.... Continue Reading »

Conflicting reports surround Iranian pastor

Published on October 13, 2011

Confusing reports regarding the status of imprisoned Iranian pastor Yousef Nadarkhani were circulating Wednesday as two news agencies reported that his case would be retried and two watch groups said the case remains under consideration by Iran"s supreme leader.... Continue Reading »

SCBC resolution submissions due Oct. 15

Published on October 13, 2011

Resolutions to be considered at the 191st annual meeting of the South Carolina Baptist Convention must be submitted by Oct. 15.... Continue Reading »

Evangelism among Southeast’s Arabic population on the rise

Published on October 13, 2011

Because of one man's vision to take the gospel to the nation's Arabic population, more than 100 Arabic men, women, and children attended the Southeast Arabic Conference Sept. 2-5 at White Oak Conference Center.... Continue Reading »

Courageous’ to open in 50 new cities

Published on October 13, 2011

The church-made film "Courageous" -- the top-fan rated movie in the U.S. according to one major website -- will play in about 50 new cities this weekend.... Continue Reading »

Blackmon retiring as Greer DOM

Published on October 13, 2011

Cleatus Blackmon will retire on Oct. 31 after 13 years as director of missions for Greer Association. Blackmon and his wife Susan will be honored on Oct. 25 at the association's annual meeting at Apalache Baptist Church.... Continue Reading »