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Flourish: A Wife’s Church-Planting Journey

I could sense that something was stirring in my husband's heart a few years ago. It was evident in his preaching. I could hear it in his voice. The pieces came together when Ben asked me to pray about... Continue Reading »

Church will seek to ‘Awaken’ Charleston

In 2000, while a student at the College of Charleston, Brandon Bowers experienced Christ for the first time and committed himself to serving wherever God might use him. ? On Aug. 1, Bowers will leave behind a thriving ministry... Continue Reading »

Olympics to showcase athletes of faith

The U.S. trials for the London 2012 Summer Olympics are showcasing not only premier athletic talent but also faith. Many team hopefuls have been pointing to the heavens and citing their reliance on God.... Continue Reading »

Pastors’ Wives, We Get You

Recently, I had to take a taxi to catch an early morning flight. At the ridiculous hour of 4:15 a.m., the driver was unfortunately quite chatty. After discovering I lead a ministry to pastors? wives, he asked me, with... Continue Reading »

Kingstree church latest to visit London, explore partnership

London's Borough of Harrow, located in the northwest corner of the city, is an important suburb known for education and industry, and it is one of the city's top 10 office centers. It is also available for adoption through... Continue Reading »

Facing death, Iranian pastor passes 1,000th day in jail

Iranian pastor Youcef Nadarkhani, arrested in 2009 and later handed a death sentence simply for being a Christian, has now been in prison 1,000 days. Nadarkhani marked his 1,000th day in prison July 8, a marker that his supporters... Continue Reading »

160 chaplains to serve Olympians in London

John Boyers? gig at the Summer Olympics might seem sensational until you see his normal digs. His ?office? ? the home of the Manchester United football (soccer) club ? is nicknamed the Theatre of Dreams. For 20 years, he's... Continue Reading »

State CP giving ahead of budget at halfway point

At the midpoint of the fiscal year, contributions through the Cooperative Program continue to run ahead of budgeted goals for the South Carolina Baptist Convention, although giving slowed in June.... Continue Reading »

Planting New Churches is Key to Reaching Our Nation

Although it may not look like it from the streets of Upstate South Carolina ? where there seems to be a church on every street corner ? the church in America is declining in proportion to the population. Gallup... Continue Reading »

Nigeria’s persecuted Christians need help from U.S., ERLC says

>Voices from both sides of the Atlantic Ocean are calling for the United States government to do more to protect Nigeria"s Christians from the Islamic terrorist organization Boko Haram.... Continue Reading »

Panel: Adoption part of the Great Commission

Adoption is not for the faint of heart or for everyone, but every Christian should be involved, said panelists at the Adoption and Orphan Care Panel discussion during the Southern Baptist Convention's annual meeting in New Orleans.... Continue Reading »

Former IMB leader to speak at Day of Prayer

Jerry Rankin, retired president of the International Mission Board, will be the featured speaker for A Day of Prayer, sponsored by the South Carolina Baptist Convention at White Oak Conference Center on Sept. 6.... Continue Reading »