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While walking in a small town in Thailand years ago, Richard Blount spotted some Buddhists entering a temple and sensed his first heart-tug for missions.... Continue Reading »

At the start of the fall semester, the University of South Carolina Baptist collegiate ministry welcomed a new minister to international students: Wendy Middleton. When one first meets Middleton, one can tell right away that she is genuine in... Continue Reading »

Former Presidents Jimmy Carter and Bill Clinton have proposed the establishment of a broadly inclusive alternative Baptist movement to counter what they called a negative image of Baptists and to address poverty, the environment and global conflicts.... Continue Reading »

New commentary offers woman-to-woman exposition of Bible Feminists and egalitarian proponents often interpret scripture through a gender lens, but editors of a new commentary offer a conservative woman-to-woman approach to scripture interpretation. The Women’s Evangelical Commentary New Testament from... Continue Reading »

When a church"s Lottie Moon Christmas Offering surges from $15,000 to $105,000 in less than a decade, it suggests something is happening that transcends proficient fundraising.... Continue Reading »

The news out of Columbia was reassuring. Carlisle Driggers, who officially retires on Feb. 28, will remain in the position of executive director-treasurer of the South Carolina Baptist Convention until his successor is selected.... Continue Reading »

It's been six months since Chris and Kathy Johnson lost their 16-year-old son Nathan in a tragic car accident. Amid their grief, the Johnsons have a story to tell ? of their son's love for life, football and, most... Continue Reading »

If one word could be used to describe today's college students, perhaps ?relational? would be a good place to start.... Continue Reading »

Carlisle Driggers, who will officially retire Feb. 28 as executive director-treasurer of the South Carolina Baptist Convention, has been asked to "continue to facilitate" the work of the state convention while the seven-member committee charged with finding his successor... Continue Reading »

Last October, First Baptist Church, Simpsonville's West Campus, which met on the Brashier Campus of Greenville Tech, was facing a growing problem: With an average of 120 in attendance, the congregation was in dire need of space.... Continue Reading »

Northside Baptist Church in West Columbia installed Rocky Purvis as pastor on Jan. 28. He was called on Nov. 19 and began duties in December.... Continue Reading »

Claire Sieber M.Ed. LAC, a Christian family counselor, notes that ?while experiencing a change, it is important to reinstate social normalcy. Resuming an interactive lifestyle will foster feelings of positive self-worth and growth vital to maintaining stability in the... Continue Reading »