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Cooperative Program counters apathy

They?ve turned a corner from complacency to compassion, pastor Phil Bray says. Their excitement for what God is doing in southeastern Missouri and around the world stems from a new emphasis on discipleship at First Baptist in Puxico coupled... Continue Reading »

South Carolina Showcase for May 15, 2008

The collegiate ministry team from Crowfield Baptist Church, Goose Creek, visited the campus of Charleston Southern University recently to provide students with water, candy, and study packets for their upcoming final exams. “The outreach of Crowfield Baptist is an... Continue Reading »

INDIANA: Fulfilling the Mission

Fulfilling the mission Christ gave his followers ? bringing lost souls into God's kingdom ? will be the focus of the 151st session of the Southern Baptist Convention when it convenes June 10-11 at the Indiana Convention Center.... Continue Reading »

Monaghan Baptist holds mortgage-burning ceremony

The history of Monaghan Baptist Church dates back more than 100 years and on Sunday, May 4, another chapter in Monaghan's history book was completed.?A mortgage-burning service was held with the congregation witnessing as Barry Dilworth, pastor of Monaghan... Continue Reading »

Investors seek to block settlement agreement in Parish fraud case

A small group of investors is seeking to block a $3.9 million settlement that would shield Charleston Southern University from liability in the fraud case of Al Parish, a former economics professor at the school.... Continue Reading »

Anderson students focus on missions during spring break

Students, faculty, and staff at Anderson University traveled to New Orleans, New York and Myrtle Beach during spring break, March 17-21, to assist existing ministries with meeting the physical and spiritual needs of people in those areas.... Continue Reading »

Americans vote ‘yes’ on Christians in politics

Despite what many in the mainstream media say, a majority of Americans, and an even larger majority of religiously affiliated citizens, don't believe that Christians are too involved in politics, a new poll shows.... Continue Reading »

Intersections: Where Faith Meets Life – by Bob Weathers

Angelina Jolie. Jessica Alba. Jodie Foster. Jennifer Lopez. In addition to talent and cash, what do these Hollywood superstars have in common? Babies. The newest trend among the stars is to become a momma.... Continue Reading »

First Person: The beginning of ‘Say Something Nice Sunday’

Where did the idea of 'say Something Nice Sunday? come from? Shouldn't Christians always say something nice?... Continue Reading »

Florida pastor shares heart for ‘ministry evangelism’

A pregnancy center, a shelter for teens, another shelter for children, men's and women's residences and care centers, a community medical clinic, a benevolence center to assist with bills, food and clothing. A service listing at a local municipal... Continue Reading »

Commentary: Politics a useful tool? – by Don Kirkland

According to a recent poll conducted jointly by LifeWay Research and the Southern Baptist Convention's Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission, a majority of Americans ? though only a slight majority ? do not believe that Christians are too much... Continue Reading »

Myanmar cyclone relief assessment beginning

Southern Baptists are moving to respond in the aftermath of Cyclone Nargis, which struck Myanmar, a country in Southeast Asia also known as Burma, early May 3. The latest death toll stands at 22,000, with another 41,000 missing.... Continue Reading »