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CSU fall applications exceed expectations

With a record year in terms of freshman applications, Charleston Southern University's vision is clear and continues to attract an increasing number of students to the university.... Continue Reading »

Intersections: Where Faith Meets Life – by Bob Weathers

Ever heard of Ron Fontana? Actually, I hope not. ?Fontana? is the screen name for porn star Ronald Boyer. But good news: Boyer recently decided to leave the porn industry. Boyer says that he is returning to his spiritual... Continue Reading »

Faith in Today’s World for August 9, 2007

Teenage birth rates at historic low In a culture replete with dismal statistics, one positive report is that the number of teenage mothers is at a record low, continuing a 14-year downward trend. Using data from the National Center... Continue Reading »

During ‘Blume,’ girls challenged to live the ‘Amazing Life’

A boisterous crowd of more than 3,000 teenage girls, collegiate young women, and leaders were challenged July 10 to live the ?Amazing Life? during ?Blume,? sponsored by national WMU, in Kansas City.... Continue Reading »

‘Fuge’ draws largest crowd in a decade

Matt Overton, a high school senior from Gallatin, Tenn., prepared for a summer afternoon of extreme sports at Centrifuge camp in Ridgecrest, N.C. As he checked out the location of his next sports gig, someone yelled his name from... Continue Reading »

Pastors Porter, Wunch to be nominated for SCBC offices

With the annual meeting of the South Carolina Baptist Convention about three months away, two pastors have confirmed that they will allow their names to be placed into nomination for convention offices.... Continue Reading »

Rosa Lee Pointer

Rosa Lee Pointer, 79, of Seneca, wife of retired South Carolina pastor Carl W. Pointer, died June 24, 2007, at her residence.... Continue Reading »

Robert B. Morehead

Robert B. Morehead, 84, of Norway, a pastor who recently celebrated 50 years of service in Christian ministry, died June 30, 2007.... Continue Reading »

Gathering to commemorate first Baptist association

History professors from three Southern Baptist seminaries will join other Baptist denominations in Charleston, Aug. 1-3, to commemorate the 300th anniversary of the founding of the first Baptist association in America.... Continue Reading »

East Cooper pastor urges workers to ‘struggle’ for souls in South Asia

For more than 400 Southern Baptist missionaries and their families at work in a region of the world where the reality of the ?lostness? of the people can be overwhelming, a Charleston pastor delivered encouragement and challenge at the... Continue Reading »

‘Faster Pastor’ to be determined Aug. 25 at Laurens speedway

Racing for the Cross Ministries will hold a second Faster Pastor race at the Laurens County Speedway at 8 p.m. on Aug. 25. The dirt track race is open to all pastors and youth ministers.... Continue Reading »

Children help families in war-torn Croatia

Would you jump rope for a goat? How about airlift a donation in a goat's honor? If you answered ?yes,? you?re not alone. Recently, Project MOST, an initiative of WMU's International Initiatives ministry, struck a chord with WMU children's... Continue Reading »