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Anderson University begins new year, new traditions

With close to 100 volunteers from the university on hand to assist them, members of the class of 2013 could scarcely turn around without someone offering help or a greeting during the Aug. 15 freshman move-in day at Anderson... Continue Reading »

North Spartanburg volunteers sacrifice to go serve God’s servants in South Asia

At least one made a commitment to go but then lost his job when he kept that commitment. Another missed attending her niece's wedding. All made sacrifices of some kind. But ask them, and they will say that rocking... Continue Reading »

First Person: A South Carolina volunteer learns to trust God as He ‘sets her aside’

On my first overseas mission trip in 1999, I knelt alone in a dark hotel room in Romania and surrendered my life to missions. Last year, I married a wonderful man who has the same passion for the lost... Continue Reading »

South Carolina youth leaders help missionary youth see the ‘true-ish’ of postmodern culture

One former missionary youth used to sign his e-mails with the quotation, ?America is my country, but Pakistan is my home.? That is the sentiment of many missionary youth. They may hold U.S. passports, but otherwise America is far... Continue Reading »

First Person: Staying Connected with Mike Hamlet – in Asia

NOTE TO READERS: Mike Hamlet is senior pastor of First Baptist North Spartanburg in Spartanburg, S.C. This summer he and members of his church traveled to Asia to minister to Southern Baptist missionaries who serve in South Asia. Below... Continue Reading »

First Person: A missionary mommy helps her 6-year-old step out in faith

This week I was reading in one of my favorite chapters in the Bible, Hebrews 11. I love reading this chapter because it reminds me of all the folks who stepped out in faith and did not know what... Continue Reading »

First Person: A missionary kid asks God to take his fear and give him faith

Everything is going good here. I just got home from our trip, and I had a blast. The first couple of days were a bit rough, but after that, things sure did look up. I made some new friends,... Continue Reading »

Mike Hamlet urges missionaries to ‘go where no man has gone before’

SOUTH ASIA ? His challenge was clear: Take the next step and go where no man has gone before. Mike Hamlet was not talking about a geographical location ? and his message was not a missiological exhortation; it was... Continue Reading »

Mike Hamlet urges missionaries to South Asia to run with the power of God

Even heroes need encouraging. The prophet Elijah performed mighty acts in the power of the Lord. He was able to do so because he abided in the Lord; he spent time with God. Yet, Elijah was human and sometimes... Continue Reading »

Southern Baptist missionaries give thanks for South Carolina volunteers

Editor's note: This summer, 118 volunteers flew from South Carolina to Asia to minister to Southern Baptist missionary families attending their annual general meeting. Here the missionaries who serve among South Asians express their gratitude for the volunteers who... Continue Reading »

Commentary: Love … No Matter What … by Don Kirkland

For the final three months of her 84 years, my mother-in-law Ruth Vincent lived with Linda and me, dispensing the wisdom springing from a lifetime of hard work and sometimes hard knocks, and from a vast store of good... Continue Reading »

First Person: Lessons Learned from Labor

Labor Day is celebrated in September to commemorate the employment that provides our necessities and luxuries. While some people work during this holiday, most Americans enjoy a long weekend. School children celebrate with a day off from school. Labor... Continue Reading »

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