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Fred Luter and Barack Obama share historical distinctions as African Americans" first Southern Baptist Convention and U.S. presidents, respectively, but on the political-moral issue of gay marriage they are on opposite sides -- a disagreement driven by Luter"s commitment... Continue Reading »

Every adoption story is unique, but the tale of how pastor and author Tony Merida came to see he should adopt ? essentially, through his own sermon ? likely is quite rare.... Continue Reading »

Many churches are beginning to look at their budgets for next year. Some churches are beginning to see signs of recovery within their congregations, and subsequently have hope for increased offerings in the future. Many still have not realized... Continue Reading »

After a confidential two-year review, the Boy Scouts of America is upholding its policy to exclude homosexuals from membership and leadership posts in the group, despite activists" cries for change.... Continue Reading »

Bivocational pastor Pusey Losch begins his day in God's Word. Like many men who make a living with their hands, he seeks spiritual preparation for the mental and physical challenges his workday presents.... Continue Reading »

Members of Fellowship Baptist Church, Lexington, participated in several community ministries June 18-23 through “Love Out Loud.” Projects included a community block party, Kids Camp, home repairs and yard work, visits to local nursing home residents, park and homeless... Continue Reading »

The shelter that Thomas Road Baptist Church opened after crippling straight-line winds tore across the region June 29 became a place of spiritual refuge for some 70 people on July 4.... Continue Reading »

Well, summertime is here and with it comes an amazing opportunity for the local church to have a powerful impact in their community by hosting a Vacation Bible School. I know that this probably sounds old-fashioned, and maybe even... Continue Reading »

You?re a member of a Sunday school class, church committee or ministry team. You?re on the church ball team, the nursery rotation or praise band. Whatever your involvement in your local church, each group you attend or serve has... Continue Reading »

Evangelical school Wheaton College has joined the list of religious organizations suing to overturn the Obama administration"s abortion/contraceptive mandate, asserting in a new federal suit that the mandate for religious organizations is unconstitutional and "runs roughshod over Wheaton"s religious... Continue Reading »

Moses was chosen for the major human role of liberator and lawgiver in God's great drama of deliverance of his Hebrew people out of bondage in Egypt. His story as recounted in the Old Testament book of Exodus still... Continue Reading »

Chris Smith, a native of Ravenel, has been named director of missions for Florence Baptist Association. A graduate of Charleston Southern University (1984) and Southeastern Seminary (1988), he had served as pastor of Roberdel Baptist Church in Rockingham, N.C.,... Continue Reading »