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IMPACT 2026 Launches Generation Timothy

A record 1,379 South Carolina Baptist pastors and leaders converged at Shandon Baptist Church in Columbia under the theme “Called Out,” marking the beginning of a multi-year emphasis to raise up the next generation of pastors and church leaders.... Continue Reading »

“Generation Timothy”

“Clear your schedule. You’re going with me on hospital visitation today.” When I had only been a student pastor for a week, my senior pastor, Steve, took me to do a visit in the hospital for one of our... Continue Reading »

“To Timothy”

If I had a dollar for every time Vanessa said, “Tony, you’re overthinking this,” I could personally fund a couple of IMB missionaries for several years. It’s just in my nature to think about things — everything — way... Continue Reading »

South Carolina AMS Travis Kerns to be Nominated for SBC Recording Secretary

Southern Baptist Theological Seminary professor Denny Burk has announced plans to nominate Travis Kerns, a South Carolina associational mission strategist, for SBC Recording Secretary at the 2026 SBC Annual Meeting. “Travis’ devoted service at various levels of Southern Baptist... Continue Reading »

Men’s College Hoops: Anderson Moves to 21-1; NGU Upends Erskine

ANDERSON— The Trojans 19-7 run to begin the second half propelled them to a 60-52 victory over the Talcon’s on Saturday evening at the Abney Athletic Center. The Trojans star Junior Osmar Garcia-Araujo posted his second straight double-double, and... Continue Reading »

South Carolina Baptists: Pioneers of Education 

For a state so relatively small in size, South Carolina is graced with a variety of colleges and universities. Many of these institutions of higher learning owe a debt to the legacy of Baptist education in the state. South... Continue Reading »

South Carolina Pastor Josh Powell to be Nominated for SBC President in Orlando

South Carolina pastor Josh Powell will be nominated for Southern Baptist Convention president at the 2026 SBC Annual Meeting in Orlando. Tennessee pastor Jay Hardwick told Baptist Press that he intends to nominate Powell this summer. “I’ve known Josh... Continue Reading »

WMU’s board meeting underscores ‘meant for the mission’

Meant for the Mission, a two-year theme that will be woven throughout WMU curriculum beginning this fall, provided the backdrop for more than 20 different speakers who shared missions testimonies and illustrations of God’s faithfulness during WMU’s board meeting,... Continue Reading »

3… 2… 1… Happy New Year!

On New Year’s Eve, 1 million visitors flooded into Time Square hotels, neighboring blocks, and the immediate area awaiting the iconic ball drop. When the gates opened at 10 a.m., they flooded into the square to wait for 14... Continue Reading »

With Negativity on the Uptick, Anderson Program Pursues a More Excellent Way

America’s current state of dissension brings similarities to 60 years ago, when protests were common and voices were loud. Martin Luther King Jr. was the leading voice. It’s one Matthew Daniels wants to elevate again. Daniels isn’t the only... Continue Reading »

Devotion and Discipline: Are You Resolved?

We can learn the largest and loudest of life’s lessons from the smallest and quietest of God’s creatures. As a wide-eyed kid, I wanted to roar like a lion, stomp like an elephant, and tower like a giraffe. But... Continue Reading »

More Than a ‘Program,’ It’s Personal

Thank you, South Carolina Baptists, for allowing me the privilege to serve as your president this year. The cooperative work we do together as Southern Baptists has been a part of my life from my earliest childhood memories. I... Continue Reading »