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?I don't see them, Pastor. These people you talk about us reaching. Where are they?? As the pastor looked in the eyes of this saintly lady in the church, his eyes were opened. For the first time it occurred... Continue Reading »

Charleston Southern University hosted more than 3,600 teens this summer in cooperation with LifeWay's M-Fuge camps. M-Fuge combines the experience of a mission trip with the format of summer camp. Students in 7th-12th grades worked in the Charleston area... Continue Reading »

More than 2,000 church planters, pastors and other Southern Baptist leaders ? triple the number originally predicted ? attended the North American Mission Board's Send North America Conference at First Baptist Church in Woodstock, Ga.... Continue Reading »

Dear Dr. Graham: I consider myself a spiritual person, but I?m not religious in a traditional sense. I mean, I don't go to a church or believe in doctrines or things like that, but I still believe we all... Continue Reading »

If you are like me, sometimes it is a little difficult to keep a good attitude during presidential election season. I know I have a duty as a citizen and as a believer to participate in the process by... Continue Reading »

Andre Aganbi and his friends from The Summit Church in Raleigh, N.C., were in New York City this summer on a mission trip. Their days were spent in Bible reading, sharing Christ, and praying on the streets of New... Continue Reading »

Gabby Douglas will soon have more money than she ever dreamed. With a vibrant smile and two gold medals to her credit at the Olympics, the 16-year-old gymnast undoubtedly will cash in with endorsement and marketing deals worth millions... Continue Reading »

Ravenwood Baptist Church, Columbia, held Vacation Bible School July 9-13, reporting an average attendance of around 50 and several professions of faith.   A team from Calvary Baptist Church, Barnwell, recently traveled to Richwood, W.Va., for a mission trip.... Continue Reading »

Chris walked into Caf? Connections on Main Street in Pickens and sat down at the table with Steve and Ann Corbin, the missionaries running the coffeehouse. ?I just stopped by to see what you were doing,? said Chris. Ann... Continue Reading »

Smoak BENJAMIN SMOAK began serving as pastor of Mountain Springs Baptist Church, Piedmont, on July 8. He previously served at Calvary Baptist Church, Neeses. Smoak is a graduate of North Greenville University, where he earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees.... Continue Reading »

Despite a 'slight dip? in Cooperative Program giving in the month of July, the executive director-treasurer of the South Carolina Baptist Convention believes giving from churches will rebound as summer ends.... Continue Reading »

It's not time to fill out your tax returns yet, but it is always time to plan for the tax implications of your activities during the year. One item that is very important is the charitable contribution deduction.... Continue Reading »