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Fruitland alumni meeting slated to meet in Greenville Nov. 14

The South Carolina chapter of the Fruitland Alumni Association will have its annual fall meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 14, during the South Carolina Baptist Convention in Taylors.... Continue Reading »

Elmore speaks to AU students on leadership

Noted Christian author and leadership expert Tim Elmore challenged Anderson University students to focus on singular goals and pursue them with focus in a campus worship appearance and evening seminar on leadership Oct. 17.... Continue Reading »

An Encouraging Word – by Don Wilton

With our South Carolina Baptist Convention annual meeting just around the corner, I want you to know how delighted I am at the prospect of seeing you all as we gather together to celebrate our fellowship and unity as... Continue Reading »

NGU hosts high school quiz bowl tournament

On Sept. 30, North Greenville University hosted the second annual Crusader Cup, a high school academic tournament for upstate middle and high schools. Twenty-seven teams representing 14 schools competed in the tournament.... Continue Reading »

Election too important for Christians to sit out, leaders say

Christian conservatives must ignore a nationwide effort to suppress their vote and instead must turn out in November to vote for candidates who will support biblical values, pro-family leaders said at an enthusiastic rally in Nashville, Tenn., Oct. 16.... Continue Reading »

Katrina-ravaged church gives $200,000 to other congregations

First Baptist Church, Covington, La., distributed $10,000 checks to 20 churches in greater New Orleans in mid-October. First Baptist members raised the $200,000 by adding 10 percent to their tithes and offerings each week over the last year; if... Continue Reading »

Christian Worldview Today – by Tony Beam

Unfortunately, the political world is a nasty place. It reminds me of growing up in western North Carolina. My dad was a house painter. He used to get up early and fix something called liver mush for breakfast. He... Continue Reading »

Sunday Dinner: Sweet Potato Soufflé

It isn't often that I use a second recipe from the same church cookbook, but this is fall and I'm sure there is a law somewhere that one should be cooking sweet potatoes. I, as you, have several similar... Continue Reading »

IMB holds national South Asia conference in Spartanburg

Representatives from seven states and as many South Asian countries gathered for the International Mission Board's South Asia mobilization conference Oct. 12-13 at Southside Baptist Church in Spartanburg.... Continue Reading »

Jerry A. Jones

Jerry A. Jones, 67, of Sumter, a minister of music who served churches in the Upstate and the Midlands, died Oct. 17.... Continue Reading »

Southern Baptist mission partnerships ‘exploding’

Southern Baptist churches that are considering how they can plug in and partner with overseas missions may have more options than they thought possible.... Continue Reading »

My Answer – by Billy Graham

Dear Dr. Graham: Is it normal to think about death a lot? I have to admit I worry about dying, but when I told this to a friend not long ago he just laughed and said I ought to... Continue Reading »