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Race Relations: Koinonia in Our Hearts, Heads, Feet, and Hands

Race relations is a sociological concept that involves the study of relations between races and the effectiveness of practices designed to improve these relations. Using survey data, Manhattan Institute political scientist Eric Kaufmann reported earlier this spring that “at... Continue Reading »

The Importance of Eating, Drinking, and Living for God

Did you know that our bodies were created with an innate ability to heal, regenerate, and fight disease? Did you know God created plants such as nuts, seeds, fruits, vegetables, and herbs for our healing? Only God could do... Continue Reading »

Operation Orange Ribbon Brings the Gospel to African Teenagers

Operation Orange Ribbon is expanding its ministry by partnering with missionaries to implement a new program to bring the gospel to teenagers of Muslim and indigenous religious backgrounds in African east coast cities. The program meets on Sundays and... Continue Reading »

Christian Conscience Provides Early Warning System

Baptists have long been standard-bearers of freedom of conscience for everyone, even for fellow citizens marketing ideas we might find objectionable. In fact, it is fair to say that America would have run on a decidedly different track had... Continue Reading »

Making Disciples of All Nations

Most serious Christians know something about the Great Commission found in Matthew 28:19-20. The imperative to “go and make disciples of all nations” provides the missionary marching order for every Christian and Christ’s Church. It is the driving force... Continue Reading »

Pickens First Baptist Pastor Retires

Fred Stone retired on July 11 as senior pastor of First Baptist Church, Pickens, following a total of 40-plus years in ministry, including 25 years at Pickens. He previously served at Mayo First, Utica, and Cornerstone Baptist churches before... Continue Reading »

‘Lord, Teach Us To Pray’

I love listening to how others pray and what they say. The language they use reflects their understanding of God. Some refer to God as “Father,” reflecting a profound sense of intimacy. Others approach Him as “Sovereign God” or... Continue Reading »

Slabtown Baptist Church Pastor Retires

George Tate, pastor of Slabtown Baptist Church in Easley for more than 40 years, retired on April 4. Tate was the founding pastor of Slabtown in 1980.

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Spring Branch Baptist Church Honors Pastor

Buddy Amerson was honored by Spring Branch Baptist Church, Hartsville, for 44 years as pastor on July 11. He and his wife, Betty, were recognized with a plaque and a dinner.

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5 Core Dynamics Sculpting the Lives of Thinking Christians

In “Experiencing God,” Henry Blackaby’s second reality states, “God pursues a continuing love relationship with you that is real and personal.” That statement encompasses both the beginning point and the goal of spiritual formation: a continuing love relationship with... Continue Reading »

Largest SBC Gathering in 25 Years Spurred by First-Time Messengers

The 2021 Southern Baptist Convention annual meeting was the largest since the 1995 meeting in Atlanta, and much of that had to do with the location and the involvement of first-time messengers to the convention. A survey of those... Continue Reading »

Columbia Metro Baptist Association’s Cathy Locklear Retires

Cathy Locklear, Columbia Metro Baptist Association’s ministry mobilizer, has announced her retirement, effective Aug. 31. For more than 20 years, Locklear has assisted the association with a variety of ministries including hunger ministry, Woman’s Missionary Union, and an evangelistic... Continue Reading »