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The Christmas Star

Outside, Seamore Seahorse swam, gazing up at the stars. It was nearly Christmas. “What are you doing?” Sunny Starfish asked as she walked to his backyard fence. “I was wondering if we could still see the Christmas star,” Seamore... Continue Reading »

New SCBC president bringing focus back on missions & education

New South Carolina Baptist Convention president Josh Powell is a church historian, pastor, and overseas seminary president. He will preside over the 200th annual meeting of the SCBC in November 2020, although the 200th anniversary will be celebrated in... Continue Reading »

6-volume set grounds disciple-making in Scripture

A new series of books by Allen Elder, associate pastor of His Vineyard Church in Greer, is designed to prepare the reader “to live your life on earth intentionally and strategically for God … using the Bible as your... Continue Reading »

IMB appoints 24 missionaries, hears abuse prevention update

International Mission Board trustees approved the appointment of 24 new full-time, fully funded personnel to take the gospel to unreached people and places during their Sept. 25-26 meeting. The meeting also included an update on an external report regarding... Continue Reading »

White Oak Conference Center for sale again

White Oak Conference Center in Winnsboro was scheduled to be sold to Midlands Charter Institute last year for $5.4 million. However, the charter school failed to qualify for a loan and has moved off the campus. The property is... Continue Reading »

Real-life stories of God’s grace shine in ‘Faith Brought Surrender’

In the spring of 2019, director of missions Mike Baker called together the pastors in his association and asked if each one would consider writing a chapter for a book that could be used to inspire the people in... Continue Reading »

Denmark First celebrates 175 years

Approximately 300 members and guests packed the sanctuary of First Baptist Church of Denmark on Oct. 6 to celebrate the congregation’s 175th year of ministry. Denmark First has been known by four different names during its history. Beginning in... Continue Reading »

Faith prevails after child’s death in ‘Squinting to See the Rainbow’

Six-year-old Benji Easler of Gaffney died in 2011 when an amusement train ride in a public park derailed and tumbled onto a boulder-lined creek bed. The story of Benji’s death shook the Upstate of South Carolina. Local newscasts led... Continue Reading »

‘What’s Thanksgiving Without a Dinner?’

“Oh, good grief!” Sunny Starfish exclaimed after Crusty Crab knocked the bag of flour onto the floor and all over her. The Cove Kids had decided to treat their parents to a Thanksgiving dinner. They had only been in... Continue Reading »

Baptist universities see enrollments top 9,300 students

Anderson and Charleston Southern universities recorded increases in enrollment when registration numbers were tallied in late-September, while North Greenville University anticipated slightly fewer students on campus. Anderson University’s fall enrollment was expected to top 3,500 students, including a 17... Continue Reading »

Anderson University planning to field football team

Anderson University has announced plans to field a football team by the fall of 2024. “After years of discussion, careful consideration and operating from a position of academic and financial strength, Anderson University’s Board of Trustees is adding a... Continue Reading »

Three pastors, DOM recognized at 2019 annual meeting

The 2019 South Carolina Baptist Pastor of the Year Awards were presented during the Pastors Conference at Southside Church in Spartanburg. The awards are presented by Anderson University: • John E. White Award (churches up to 350 members): Will... Continue Reading »