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Though many veteran Southern Baptist Convention observers had speculated that a run-off was likely with six nominees, Georgia pastor Johnny Hunt was elected as convention president on the first ballot with 52.94 percent of the 5,856 votes cast at... Continue Reading »

As Dr. Page winds up his two terms as our denominational president, we reflect upon what God has allowed him to accomplish. The verdict is clear and decisive no matter what criteria you use to judge ? ?Well done.?... Continue Reading »

Art and Dotty Dennis sold the house, gave the furniture to the kids and stocked their new home ? a 30-foot Pacific Sea Craft named ?Fanta Sea.? They were sailing to an early retirement in the Bahamas. Or so... Continue Reading »

I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God. I believe that he died for the sins of man and that salvation is a gift we must choose to receive. I believe we live in a country where... Continue Reading »

At first, it was just a quiet policy change. But then word got out, and the rest of the country took notice. Rightfully so. Not only should we notice, we should applaud.... Continue Reading »

North Greenville University is hosting the Centrifuge/M-Fuge combination camp again this summer. The camps are sponsored by LifeWay Christian Resources.... Continue Reading »

The Charleston Southern University delegation of the South Carolina Student Legislature introduced a resolution at its spring meeting in Myrtle Beach honoring Lexington County Sheriff James R. Metts.... Continue Reading »

Prestonwood minister arrested in sting A minister from Prestonwood Baptist Church has been arrested in a sting operation for soliciting sex with a minor. Joe Barron, 52, a minister to married adults at the Dallas-area church, was arrested May... Continue Reading »

Leading into a soon-to-be launched National Evangelism Initiative in the Southern Baptist Convention, the North American Mission Board has launched a comprehensive three-week media campaign through June 14 in Indianapolis, site of the SBC's June 10-11 annual meeting.... Continue Reading »

Encountering hospitality in so many forms is one of the many advantages of living in Asia. The joy that comes from fellowship around a table must be experienced; it cannot be taught.... Continue Reading »

As a growing global food crisis stirs uncertainty and generates hostility around the world, International Mission Board missionaries are finding ways to help sustain both the physical and spiritual needs of the people they serve.... Continue Reading »

A majority of Southern Baptist Convention pastors believe the media has overstated the threat of global warming and that SBC resolutions have not been 'too timid? when they addressed global warming, according to a recent study on global issues... Continue Reading »