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Fast Facts for April 17, 2008

Mohler tumor clear of cancer Albert Mohler Jr., president of Southern Baptist Seminary, received good news from the results of his recent surgery: A tumor removed from his colon is not cancerous. Mohler, 48, underwent surgery in March to... Continue Reading »

Evangelicals facing new issues, Family Research Council head says

Conservative evangelical Christians continue to influence government policies, but they also are facing the challenge of responding to additional issues, pro-family leaders said in a National Press Club panel discussion.... Continue Reading »

‘Rediscovering cooperation’ via EKG strategy

Rather than continuing a myopic mindset of growing one's own church to the neglect of other needs, churches across the Southern Baptist Convention are catching on to the idea that advancing God's kingdom often means partnering with a Baptist... Continue Reading »

‘Eternal Impact’ is latest in EKG resources

?Eternal Impact: The Passion of Kingdom-Centered Communities,? the latest component of the Empowering Kingdom Growth study series, conveys first-century church principles for the success of modern congregations.... Continue Reading »

Prayer convention coming to Shandon

The national convention of the Church Prayer Leaders Network, an organization whose vision is 'to equip every church in every city to become an effective, joyful ?house of prayer for all nations,??? is coming to South Carolina for the... Continue Reading »

What type of church building do unchurched people prefer?

People who don't go to church may be turned off by a recent trend toward more utilitarian church buildings. By a nearly 2-to-1 ratio over any other option, unchurched Americans prefer churches that look more like a medieval cathedral... Continue Reading »

Caner, D’Souza headline Christian Worldview Week at North Greenville University

The 2008 Christian Worldview Week ? featuring Ergun Caner, Dinesh D'souza, Frank Reich, Ronald Marks and worship leader Calvin Hunt ? was hosted by North Greenville University March 17-19.... Continue Reading »

Along the Way: Retired Pamplico pastor relives hitchhiking trek west as – Happy Trails

Why would anyone choose to hitchhike from Greenville to Fort Worth? Would you believe, ?mainly for the adventure??... Continue Reading »

WMU selects Fort Mill’s Barfield as National Acteens panelist

Ask 15-year-old Kailee Barfield why being involved in missions is important and she?ll readily answer.... Continue Reading »

Church growth expert Malphurs to lead premier learning event

He is one of the most widely read authors on church growth. His books are required seminary reading. And he leads one of the most sought-after church leadership development institutes. Aubrey Malphurs, professor of pastoral ministries at Dallas Theological... Continue Reading »

Pastor Richard Alderman ‘available and loyal’ to Little Rock congregation since 1959

If you?re under 50 and have attended Little Rock Baptist Church your whole life, the only pastor you?ve ever known is Richard Alderman.... Continue Reading »

Disaster relief aids tornado victims

A map in the temporary state disaster relief headquarters shows towns circled in red that form a nearly perfect line from Greenwood to Dillon. The lower two-thirds of the state was wrecked by 12 confirmed tornadoes and countless other... Continue Reading »