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‘Experiencing God’: 20 years, 45 languages

"Join God where he is working."That simple premise hasn't changed during the two-decade history of ?Experiencing God,? an interactive Bible study first published in 1990 that taught a radically God-centered way of life. Initially written by Henry Blackaby and... Continue Reading »

The shepherd leads

This is in response to David Martin's letter in your July 22 issue. He said, ?I believe it is clear who has control.? If that were true, there would have been no need for the article on the problem... Continue Reading »

Spiritual Leadership Conference to feature Blackabys, Fisher

If you?ve never thought of yourself as leadership material, or if you?re a leader facing challenges in leading others, this conference is designed for you. The founder of Blackaby Ministries International and a former South Carolina pastor will be... Continue Reading »

Barnett, Fuller join Anderson University’s College of Christian Studies

The College of Christian Studies at Anderson University has added Kris Barnett and Chuck Fuller as the newest members of its growing faculty.... Continue Reading »

Intersections: Where Faith Meets Life – by Bob Weathers

Chubby guy. Red suit. Red hat. White beard. December? No. But it is Christmas. At least, according to retailers throughout the country. Last year top retail giants like Sears and Target theorized that they could ignite spending by hosting... Continue Reading »

First Person: More Leadership Training Leads to Less Church Conflict

A pastor friend was telling me about his arrival at his first church after seminary. In school, he was a stellar student, making A's regularly, writing brilliant theological essays, and learning to parse Greek verbs like a native. But... Continue Reading »

North Greenville University’s Gopal sees God’s hand in path to citizenship

After a Google search led Shur Gopal to North Greenville University in 2001, he began a nine-year quest to become a U.S. citizen. On June 8, in Charleston, the United States granted citizenship to the Madras, India, native. Some... Continue Reading »

Crossing Carolina for August 5, 2010

FRED KAIGLER began duties as pastor of Denny Terrace Baptist Church, Columbia, on June 1. He and his wife, Pat, have four grown children.   Terry Pleasant TERRY E PLEASANT began duties as senior pastor of Little Mountain Baptist... Continue Reading »

Old perish from hunger as young struggle to survive

They volunteered to die. The elderly men and women in this famine-wracked West African community knew there was simply not enough food to go around. Unwilling to watch their families starve to death, some made a choice: They would... Continue Reading »

Upstate man completes 50th mission trip – and is ready for more

At age 70, with 50 mission trips under his belt, Leland Browder can spin fascinating tales about his world travels. But it's stories like that of an 8-year-old burn victim from Honduras that solidify the reason behind his years... Continue Reading »

Annual meeting: SBC registration 11,075

SBC registration secretary Jim Wells has released official registration figures for the 2010 Southern Baptist Convention annual meeting in Orlando, confirming earlier unofficial results showing a boost in registered messengers compared to 2009. A total of 11,075 messengers were... Continue Reading »

Family experiences God’s ‘appropriate timing’ in adoption

During a mission trip to Russia in 2000, Joey Hawkins began to feel God ?pressing? upon him to welcome a new child ? by adoption ? into his home. His wife, Gena, who was holding down the fort with... Continue Reading »