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49ers’ kicker perseveres despite setbacks

David Akers spent a dozen seasons in the NFL in a time of plenty. Now with the San Francisco 49ers, Akers was one of the most consistent kickers in the game during 11 seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles, regularly... Continue Reading »

Bookkeeping adjustment could free up IMB payment

In late February, the Executive Board of the South Carolina Baptist Convention will consider a recommendation from its budget, finance and audit committee to count Cooperative Program gifts received in early January as part of the previous budget year's... Continue Reading »

Crossing Carolina for February 14, 2013

Joseph Bennett JOSEPH BENNETT has been called as minister of youth at Temple Baptist Church, Simpsonville. Bennett previously served as youth pastor at Faith Fellowship in Pendleton and Little River Baptist Church, Honea Path. He is pursuing a biblical... Continue Reading »

Whitaker marks 10th anniversary as Anderson University president

As a boy growing up in the 1960s in rural Cleveland County, N.C., Evans Whitaker enjoyed the same things other boys did: jumping creeks, fishing in farm ponds, rummaging through barns, exploring the woods or cutting through a neighbor's... Continue Reading »

Letter: Enjoyed Bridges’ article

Thank you for that great article by Erich Bridges (?If Only I Had ? ,? Jan. 31).... Continue Reading »

Historic gift helps North Greenville surpass $25 million campaign goal

North Greenville University officials held a press conference Feb. 7 to announce the largest single gift in the school's 121-year history: $6.25 million from the estate of a benefactor who previously supported the university.... Continue Reading »

Ministry fair at Army base connects faith & military to help soldiers, families

Heather Junkin was putting 9-month-old Adelynn to bed when the sound rang out, perhaps a vodka bottle that had crashed to the floor. The young military wife rushed to the hallway to see her husband Justin lying on the... Continue Reading »

Firefighter discovers faith from ashes, now shares faith in Asia

His world was going up in flames ? literally. Firefighter Christopher Ryan* was engulfed by pitch-black smoke and scorching heat amid an intense blaze on the second floor of a townhome when he and his partner, a veteran firefighter,... Continue Reading »

Wilton’s tribute featured in new book on Billy Graham

Spartanburg pastor Don Wilton is among more than 100 people ? from politicians to country singers to TV personalities ? invited to share how renowned evangelist Billy Graham has influenced their lives.... Continue Reading »

South Carolina Showcase for February 5, 2013

The senior adults of Asaville Baptist Church, Due West, have raised more than $7,000 for the church’s building fund. When deciding on a mission project for the church several years ago, the group was asked by pastor Harold Walters... Continue Reading »

Christmas 2012 Showcase

In December, South Carolina Baptist churches raised funds for the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering for international missions and held other Christmas-related events.... Continue Reading »

Album: “We’re Gonna Rise”

Genre Gospel Playlist Send Your Rain Lord (listen) We’re Gonna Rise (listen) Somewhere In Between Time Will Tell (listen) I Know Where I’m Going Show Us The Field, Send Us To Plow Right Church Social Club I Surrender All... Continue Reading »