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Trustees of LifeWay Christian Resources unanimously approved the recommendation of Tom Hellams to be vice president and executive associate to LifeWay's president Feb. 7. Hellams, 48, a native of Greenville, will assist Thom Rainer, who succeeded Jimmy Draper as... Continue Reading »

JIM McMAKIN has accepted the call as pastor of Jackson Baptist Church, Wellford. A graduate of Southeastern Baptist Seminary, he and his wife Karen have two children, Zach, 16, and Hannah Rose, 7.   Gerald Cottone GERALD PAUL COTTONE... Continue Reading »

For 10 years now, North American missionaries Kevin and Alicia Madden have lived 2,200 miles away from Kevin's birthplace, Washington, Ga. ? an historic little town located about 100 miles east of Atlanta. Today, their home and hearts are... Continue Reading »

Dina Hair, director of resident services and community relations, and William Fleming, maintenance technician – employees of Martha Franks Retirement Center since its opening in 1985 – received service pins Jan. 25, marking 20 years of employment. With Hair... Continue Reading »

It's not that uncommon for a church to use ?first? in its title ? such as First Baptist Church of Spartanburg, or First Presbyterian Church of Greenville. But how does First Slavic Baptist Church of Startex sound? Or, what... Continue Reading »

While most people were at home with their families over Christmas break, a group from North Greenville University spent their vacation a little differently. A group of 15 volunteers, eight of whom represented NGU, set out on Dec. 9... Continue Reading »

First Baptist Church, North Augusta, will sponsor a conference March 31-April 1 to help both those who are facing the prospect of caring for an aging adult as well as current senior adult care providers and receivers.... Continue Reading »

Twelve volunteers from the South Carolina Baptist Convention intend to spark interest in the gospel among the thousands from around the world now in Turin, Italy, for the Winter Olympics.... Continue Reading »

Mac Brunson, senior pastor of First Baptist Church, Dallas, since May 1999, was expected to preach Feb. 19 in view of a call to become pastor of First Baptist Church, Jacksonville, Fla.... Continue Reading »

Soulforce makes Easter plans Soulforce and other homosexual rights advocates are planning to make a statement in Washington this spring by lining up 1,000 “lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender” families to participate in the annual White House Easter Egg... Continue Reading »

Greetings to you, my brothers and sisters in Christ. I trust you are doing well. You are loved and prayed for by so many people. Thank you for your faithfulness to our Savior and Lord as we serve Him... Continue Reading »

An emotional Indianapolis Colts head coach Tony Dungy, in his first speaking engagement since his son's funeral, headlined the 19th annual Athletes in Action Super Bowl breakfast Feb. 4 at the Super Bowl XL headquarters hotel in Detroit.... Continue Reading »