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By Jason Blankenship › I listened to the burden of a pastor friend of mine who, through his broken heart, shared the story of a child who has strayed from faith. I have many other friends who tell the... Continue Reading »
Sports gambling feeds on greed and thrives on the exploitation of the vulnerable, Baptist pastor and former college football coach RaShan Frost said. “The problem with sports gambling is that it intensifies covetous and idolatrous desires within our hearts,”... Continue Reading »
Editor’s note: This piece is the first in a five-part series in celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Baptist Faith and Message. Nearly a century has passed since the Southern Baptist Convention adopted the Baptist Faith and Message... Continue Reading »
Two prior pastors — Lamar Holley, who spoke at the church’s bicentennial observance in 1975, and Van Pigate, who served in the early 1980s — brought keynote messages for Lawtonville Baptist Church’s 250th anniversary celebration March 2. During the... Continue Reading »
Historic rains have left communities recovering from floodwaters and at least two fatalities following days of torrential rains, Kentucky being among the hardest hit. Gov. Andy Beshear confirmed those fatalities April 7 along with one missing person report. Over... Continue Reading »
NewSpring Church of Anderson, which meets on 13 campuses across the state, has withdrawn from the Southern Baptist Convention, according to a recent letter addressed to the SBC Executive Committee. “After prayerful consideration, we’ve decided to withdraw from national... Continue Reading »
Throughout my life, I’ve gone through seasons of depression, the kind that ruins a mountain view. I remember specific moments when I went to the top of a mountain in hopes of helping my downcast spirit only to see... Continue Reading »
Pastors and other church leaders are breathing a sigh of relief after rains have helped bring the largest mountain wildfire in South Carolina’s history under control. The Table Rock Fire was 30 percent contained as of March 31, reported... Continue Reading »
Southern Baptists have been engaged in bringing relief to survivors of Hurricane Helene since the storm made landfall last Sept. 26. As the six-month mark of the storm approaches, the focus has shifted to helping their neighbors and communities... Continue Reading »
Have you ever heard the statement, “He or she is a natural leader”? Typically, the conversation quickly shifts to a description of traits that validate this claim. Natural leaders are often described as self-confident, adept decision-makers, great communicators, trailblazers,... Continue Reading »
Reaching & Teaching is based on a foundational conviction: that the Church is both the means and the end of the Great Commission. In other words, it is only as churches around the world are strengthened that true disciples... Continue Reading »
With March Madness kicking off, Furman University broadcaster Dan Scott can’t help but remember that magical moment two years ago when Furman pulled a major upset in the first round of the NCAA men’s tournament. Scott, who has been... Continue Reading »
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