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Frank Page cited two goals he is envisioning as president-elect of the Southern Baptist Convention's Executive Committee: 'that there would be a unity amongst the brethren and sistren such as we?ve never seen before? and that the world ?finally... Continue Reading »

The first time Debby Akerman, as a young woman, taught a GA (Girls in Action) class in New Hampshire, she knew immediately ?it was just the right fit.? Today, some 40 years ? and one state ? later, missions... Continue Reading »

Fred Stone doesn't see the adoption of the Great Commission Resurgence Task Force report as a threat to the viability of the Cooperative Program. In fact, the president of the South Carolina Baptist Convention believes a renewed commitment by... Continue Reading »

Uder the banner of ?Greater Things,? speakers during the June 14 afternoon and evening sessions of the 2010 Pastors? Conference ? held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla. ? focused on the Great Commission and the... Continue Reading »

Southern Baptist Convention messengers overwhelmingly adopted the Great Commission Resurgence Task Force report Tuesday afternoon after it was amended twice to strengthen the language regarding the Cooperative Program.... Continue Reading »

The Charleston Southern University Board of Trustees supports our colleagues at North Greenville University, Anderson University and Connie Maxwell Children's Home in asking messengers from South Carolina Baptist churches to prayerfully consider delaying a decision on the recommendations from... Continue Reading »

Debby Akerman of Ocean View Baptist Church in Myrtle Beach was unanimously elected as president of national WMU by members of the organization during the WMU Missions Celebration and Annual Meeting June 14 in Orlando, Fla.... Continue Reading »

Joy Cranford was named this year's recipient of the Martha Myers GA Alumna of Distinction Award during the WMU Missions Celebration and Annual Meeting on June 14 in Orlando, Fla.... Continue Reading »

Frank Page, former pastor of Taylors First Baptist Church and past president of the Southern Baptist Convention, was elected president of the SBC Executive Committee June 14 in Orlando, Fla.... Continue Reading »

Hearing that Jane* had attempted suicide, pastor Peppy DuTart and members from Crossroads Community Church, Summerville, rushed to the hospital for support. Jane had visited Crossroads on occasion. ? Miraculously, Jane survived and is now on a journey of... Continue Reading »

In April, the Comedy Central network, known for its disdain toward religions, caved to the intimidation of Islamists when they planned a South Park episode that included portrayals of Muhammad, Buddha, and Jesus. In the episode, supposedly in deference... Continue Reading »

My wife Anne and I have now raised three daughters, sent them all to Anderson University, where they graduated, and have seen them marry. Raising children is a challenge, adventure and blessing. It is also expensive.... Continue Reading »