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Great Swamp Church uses Hot Rod Event to connect with community

When pastor Ralph Lee was growing up in Brevard, N.C., he was a self-described 'stock car fanatic? with a dream at 18 to ?buy a car, turn it into a race car, and begin racing.? Today, Lee is pastor... Continue Reading »

Commentary: Timing of Gift Was Perfect … by Don Kirkland

When the beloved of God need to be refreshed in their spirits, our Lord often sends another believer into their lives ? and at just the right moment.... Continue Reading »

First Person: All in the Family

Apparently, ministry in the church ? and especially church planting ? runs in my family. I had known that my great-grandfather, Samuel Gibson, was a preacher, but I didn't realize the full scale of his ministry until fairly recently.... Continue Reading »

Southern Baptist Convention president’s surgery is Jan. 7

Johnny Hunt will undergo surgery Jan. 7 to remove a cancerous prostate, according to a spokesman for the Atlanta-area church where Hunt serves as pastor.... Continue Reading »

Intersections: Where Faith Meets Life – by Bob Weathers

On June 25, both Michael Jackson and Farrah Fawcett died. The entertainer's unexpected death overshadowed Fawcett's passing at 62 after a long, public battle with cancer.... Continue Reading »

Sunday Dinner: Meatloaf

Where have all the church dresses gone? ? Recently I went shopping, and, yes, I found dresses. … On that day there was for me no dignified, tasteful, pretty dress to wear to church, and on that day I... Continue Reading »

Fresh Ideas – by Diana Davis

For a memorable Christmas party for your Bible class or other church group, plan a Christmas Explosion! Singles, couples, youth or kids will enjoy fellowship as their Christmas celebration ?explodes? to touch others.... Continue Reading »

My Answer – by Billy Graham

Dear Dr. Graham: I was very active in a cult for several years, but eventually I became very disturbed over their demands, and last year I got out. But down inside, I?ve always had a hunger for God, and... Continue Reading »

Dec. 31 deadline for church gifts

The South Carolina Baptist Convention will close its 2009 financial records at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 31.... Continue Reading »

Daughter’s life and death spurs mom’s book

Martha Axmann has an urgent message to share: ?Don't wait for a tomorrow in your life.? Axmann, who lost her 26-year-old daughter Robyn to cancer in 1991, has written a book about her daughter's life and death in order... Continue Reading »

Northbridge champions ‘CHAMPS’ self-study

Northbridge Baptist Church, Charleston, was not a very healthy church just seven years ago. The average age of the congregation was rising, while attendance in worship and Sunday school was going down.... Continue Reading »

Raffini completes Canada appointment

Jonathan Raffini couldn't help but absorb a healthy dose of missions-mindedness while growing up in Anderson.... Continue Reading »