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Anderson University to host second suicide prevention walk

For the second year, the Anderson community is coming together to support suicide prevention through Anderson University’s Out of the Darkness Campus Walk on April 6, beginning at 10:30 a.m. Following the opening ceremony at the Anderson University Athletic... Continue Reading »

Alumnus inaugurated as Charleston Southern’s fourth president

Charleston Southern University inaugurated B. Keith Faulkner as the university’s fourth president March 25 in a service in Lightsey Chapel. Faulkner was unanimously elected by the board of trustees on July 25, 2023, and began his service as president... Continue Reading »

Wolfe to nominate Finn for third term as SBC recording secretary

North Greenville University Professor Nathan Finn will be nominated for a third term as SBC recording secretary by Tony Wolfe, executive director-treasurer of the South Carolina Baptist Convention, at the 2024 Southern Baptist Convention Annual Meeting in Indianapolis on... Continue Reading »

Several SCBaptist pastors took part in the IMB’s first-ever Senders Summit

For Andy Roberson, executive pastor at South Main Baptist Church in Greenwood, S.C., the International Mission Board event offered the opportunity to help cultivate a culture of sending at his church. “We don’t have a sending issue; we have... Continue Reading »

Connie Maxwell Gifted $2.6 Million, Names Center to Address Childhood Trauma

Connie Maxwell Children’s Ministries has announced a $2.6 million gift and the naming of a 25,000-square-foot facility to provide services to children and families. The McCall Center is named for the late P.L. “Roy” McCall, whose generosity helped make... Continue Reading »

Outside the Walls: ‘No Thanks’

“I appreciate the invitation, but no thanks.” This is a common response for those who faithfully invite others to church in today’s culture. The fastest-growing religion in South Carolina are the “Nones” or the “no thanks,” according to Lifeway... Continue Reading »

CSU to host fourth presidential inauguration next Monday

B. Keith Faulkner, who was appointed the fourth president of Charleston Southern University in July 2023, will be formally installed through a presidential inauguration Monday, March 25. Faulkner earned his Juris Doctor degree and a Master of Business Administration... Continue Reading »

Legislative Update: Important Legislation Moves Between House and Senate

The South Carolina House passed H4624 by a strong 82 to 23 vote, sending this important piece of legislation to the Senate. H4624, also known as “Help, Not Harm,” would prevent minors from receiving puberty blockers, cross hormone treatments,... Continue Reading »

Striking the Waters: The Priority of Personal Evangelism 

Many years ago, I pastored a normative size church in a rural town. Once a month I shared a meal with a pastor friend from a neighboring city whom I had met at an associational meeting. I needed that... Continue Reading »

President’s Perspective: We Must Strengthen Cooperation

In 1812, South Carolina’s own Sen. John C. Calhoun led a war hawk movement in Congress to deliver a declaration of war against the British to President Madison, officially beginning the War of 1812. Words cannot describe the despair... Continue Reading »

God’s Faithful Provision for His Servants Seen Through Parson’s Pantry

“So many things have changed in our lives in the past month since my husband was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer at age 37. The plan for treatment and the way forward seems to change every day, but... Continue Reading »

‘More Than Just a Number,’ New Study Reminds

In a new four-week study, author and pastor’s wife Julie Cannon encourages others to “hear your heavenly Father say loudly and clearly, ‘You are more than just a number!’” A certified school counselor and motivational speaker, Cannon has earned... Continue Reading »