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Powdersville pastor Ron Lynch elected as Pastor’s Conference president

Ron Lynch, pastor of Siloam Baptist Church in Powdersville, was elected president of the South Carolina Baptist Pastor's Conference Nov. 10 at Trinity Baptist Church, Cayce.... Continue Reading »

First Person – Like a good Scout: ‘Be prepared’

Whether it's backpacking, canoeing or first aid, a good Scout approaches all tasks with the same motto: ?Be prepared.? Scout or not, the motto is sound advice for most of life's occurrences, and should certainly be considered in the... Continue Reading »

Intersections: Where Faith Meets Life – by Bob Weathers

How did the crew of the H.L. Hunley die? Scientists may have an answer to this mystery.... Continue Reading »

South Carolinians reaching South Asia for God’s glory

Members of Siloam Baptist Church, Ninety Six, chat with Muslims while prayerwalking at a madrassa ? a Muslim primary school ? in Sri Lanka.... Continue Reading »

First Person – Where in the world are you?

A GPS makes it possible to always know where you?ve been, where you are and where you?re headed ? sort of the past, present, and future of your life from a visual and geographic perspective. You never have to... Continue Reading »

Missions education shown to enhance stewardship

Southern Baptist churches with ongoing missions education programs appear to be stronger supporters of the Cooperative Program and Southern Baptist missions offerings, according to a review of data from the 2007 Annual Church Profile, a survey conducted by LifeWay... Continue Reading »

Is your church ‘essential’?

Karen grew up in church. In college, she became active in student ministry and, after graduating, joined a comfortable church. Seven months later, she dropped out.... Continue Reading »

How are Lottie Moon dollars used?

Living in a hut in West Africa might cost $12 a month. But the monthly rent for an apartment in Moscow can run about $2,000.... Continue Reading »

‘Fireproof’ stays in top 10 in averages, ends No. 13 in weekend gross

Bolstered by its opening in more than 100 new theaters, ?Fireproof? finished in the top 10 again on a per-theater average gross over the weekend of Oct. 31-Nov. 2, according to studio estimates ? an unusual feat considering it... Continue Reading »

Fast Facts for November 13, 2008

Southern Baptists in Congress return to D.C. No Southern Baptist members of Congress lost their seats in the Nov. 4 elections. Both senators and all 23 representatives who are members of Southern Baptist churches and were on the general-election... Continue Reading »

My Answer – by Billy Graham

Dear Dr. Graham: I know Jesus wants me to love everyone the way he does, but I just can't do it. I was abused as a child, and I can't just wave a wand and have all those memories... Continue Reading »

Two join CSU religion faculty

Charleston Southern University has two additions to its religion department ? Michael Bryant as an assistant professor of religion specializing in New Testament and Bobby Howard as instructor of religion and youth minister.... Continue Reading »