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Outside the Walls: Lights. Camera. Action.

“Is this a movie?” Christian asked as he raced toward the metro in Hollywood, Calif. Christian was homeless, broken, and in desperate need of hope. He had recently arrived in Los Angeles and had spent the last week in... Continue Reading »

Legislative Update: Why a Biblical Worldview Matters for the Military

Recently, I had the honor and privilege of attending the commissioning service of Air Force 2nd Lt. Max Robbins. Max recently graduated from the University of North Carolina-Charlotte with a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice. I’ve known him, his... Continue Reading »

President’s Perspective: ‘Trust, But Verify’

The 2023 annual meeting of the Southern Baptist Convention in New Orleans is a few weeks away. If you are reading this, chances are high that the work and health of the convention are important to you. As you... Continue Reading »

NGU’s national championship baseball team recognized at state capitol

North Greenville University’s 2022 NCAA Division II National Championship baseball team was recognized on the floor of the South Carolina House of Representatives in Columbia on April 27. District 17 Representative Mike Burns welcomed the team to the historic... Continue Reading »

CSU graduates more than 700 students on May 6

Charleston Southern University’s commencement on May 6 marked some firsts and lasts. Approximately 710 students graduated with bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees. Kherry Cohea received the first aeronautics degree, and the first class of engineering students received their degrees.... Continue Reading »

Russ receives Hawkins Award at Southwestern Seminary

Bradford Russ, of Greenwood, was selected as the recipient of the school’s O.S. Hawkins Outstanding Pastoral Ministry Graduate Award at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas. The award is given to a theology student who has demonstrated... Continue Reading »

Immanuel Church calls Justin Epps as pastor

Justin Epps was called as pastor of Immanuel Baptist Church in North Augusta. Epps is a graduate of New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. He and his wife, Steffany, have one son, Judah.

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Enoree pastor George Leagans retires

George Leagans retired in February after serving 23 years as a bivocational pastor at Enoree Baptist Church in Newberry. He served churches in Kentucky and South Carolina. Leagans and his wife, Kay, reside in Ware Shoals.

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Playful pup delights family in ‘Beautiful Bella’

Meet Beautiful Bella, a beloved eight-year-old Boxer thought to be past the age when she could give birth. But along comes a delightful surprise: Duke, a rambunctious pup who changes Bella’s world — and that of her masters —... Continue Reading »

Connie Maxwell holds dedication for Faulkenberry Family Care Home

On May 4, Connie Maxwell Children’s Ministries held the grand opening and dedication service of the newly renovated Faulkenberry Family Care Home. The home has four apartments and will house four new families in CMCM’s Family Care program. Larry... Continue Reading »

Executive Board welcomes Wolfe, thanks Hollingsworth

Members of the Executive Board of the South Carolina Baptist Convention welcomed newly elected Executive Director-Treasurer Tony Wolfe and celebrated outgoing EDT Gary Hollingsworth during their April 25 meeting in Columbia. In his first address to the board, Wolfe... Continue Reading »

Introducing: New and Noteworthy Books

God has given us a book to tell us where we came from, why the world often seems upside down, who He is, how we may have a relationship with Him through His Son, whose work will one day... Continue Reading »