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Camp McCall Suffers Extensive Damage from Helene

Camp McCall has suffered extensive damage from Hurricane Helene including trees down, building damage, and at least one cabin has been destroyed. Lake Chillywater has risen eight feet above lake level and power lines were obliterated. All communication, phone... Continue Reading »

Melissa Ohden is Her Name

The nameless child fought for her life five days in the womb while absorbing a toxic, salt solution meant to kill her. But the unnamed child was born alive weighing 2 pounds, 16 ounces, at St. Lukes Hospital in... Continue Reading »

Special needs ministry resources available at sbc.net

A centralized list of resources to help churches minister to individuals with special needs is available at sbc.net and will be updated and printed in the 2025 Book of Reports as a service of the Southern Baptist Convention Executive... Continue Reading »

‘Cost’ is actually an opportunity, says S.C. pastor of families helping plant overseas churches

There is a sense of loss when people leave a church. There are also times when that loss is coupled with celebration. Christ Fellowship Church Cherrydale in Greenville, S.C., began 15 years ago, sent out by another young church,... Continue Reading »

In their prayer orbit: Texas church stays in touch with members aboard the ISS

Providence Baptist Church has an elder making a mockery of the term “remote work.” Over the last several months, Barry Wilmore has proven that long distances shouldn’t keep one from being an active church member. And we’re talking looooong... Continue Reading »

SBC EC takes up dozens of referrals, including abuse prevention, financial challenges

Dozens of agenda items awaited discussion and action by SBC Executive Committee members at their fall meeting this week. The committee made short work of its many referrals and recommendations, including consequential ones like finding a new home for... Continue Reading »

South Carolina Baptist College Football Roundup: Sept. 14, 2024

Anderson University 44, LaGrange 14 ANDERSON — Early season success continues as Anderson University stays undefeated after a 44-14 rout of the LaGrange Panthers. Playing in front of 4,428 fans on a warm and cloudy evening, Anderson dominated the... Continue Reading »

Where Was God on Sept. 11, 2001?

GOD WAS ON THE THRONE OF THE UNIVERSE, CONTROLLING ALL THINGS BY HIS METICULOUS PROVIDENCE DURING THE HOLOCAUST, 9/11 AND EVERY OTHER EVENT IN HUMAN HISTORY. In the days following the tragedy now simply labeled 9/11, the inevitable question... Continue Reading »

Picture Perfect Day, Picture Perfect Debut: AU Wins Big in Football Opener

ANDERSON—The long wait for Anderson University’s football debut turned out to be well worth it. The Trojans raced to a 42-0 halftime lead and never looked back in whipping St. Andrews University 51-14 Saturday afternoon before a jubilant sellout... Continue Reading »

Ministering in Today’s Culture: Hispanic Conference Creates Fellowship Amid Cultural Diversity

An estimated 150 believers representing more than 40 churches gathered at Edwards Road Baptist Church in Greenville on Aug. 30-31 for fellowship and teaching geared toward Hispanic pastors and leaders from across South Carolina. Arnoldo Silva, who works for... Continue Reading »

A Miracle Birthday: Abortion Survivor Celebrates 47 Years of Life

Forty-seven years ago, Melissa Ohden was born alive in Sioux City, Iowa. The abortion failed. Today (Aug. 29) is her birthday, a day that wasn’t celebrated when she took her first breath. She said, “So many people take for... Continue Reading »

Charleston Southern sees record enrollment in its 60-year history  

Charleston Southern University welcomed its largest incoming freshman class ever this fall. In its 60th anniversary year, Charleston Southern also celebrates record overall enrollment for its traditional undergraduate, graduate, and online headcount of 3,820. The last record enrollment year... Continue Reading »