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Billy Graham: A Man After God’s Own Heart — by Don Wilton

Editor’s note: This tribute to Billy Graham by Don Wilton, pastor of Spartanburg First Baptist Church, where Graham was a member, was first published in June 2013. Writer: Don Wilton Dr. Billy Graham is a man after God’s own... Continue Reading »

Evangelist Billy Graham dies at 99

Editor’s note: Evangelist Billy Graham, 99, died today (Feb. 21). Below is a story we published in November 2017 concerning his far-reaching impact across America. In the fall of 1949, a little-known Baptist preacher launched a series of revival... Continue Reading »

David Platt to transition out of IMB presidency

David Platt has announced plans to transition out of his role as president of the International Mission Board but will continue to serve until a new president is selected. Platt told trustees, missionaries and staff Feb. 12 that during... Continue Reading »

They ‘paid a big price’ for racial reconciliation

BAPTIST PRESS NOTE: Sunday, Feb. 11, is Racial Reconciliation Sunday in the Southern Baptist Convention. Striving for racial reconciliation was costly for some Southern Baptist pastors in the 1950s, ’60s and ’70s. It cost Jack Kwok his property, Paul... Continue Reading »

J.D. Greear to be SBC president nominee again

Two years after withdrawing from a closely contested election for Southern Baptist Convention president, North Carolina pastor J.D. Greear once again will be nominated for SBC president, Florida pastor Ken Whitten announced today Jan. 29. Greear, 44, “is all... Continue Reading »

Ben Davis named president emeritus at Connie Maxwell

The Connie Maxwell Children’s Home board of trustees has conferred the status of president emeritus upon former president and longtime organizational supporter Ben Davis. At the November board meeting, a motion from the executive committee was brought to the... Continue Reading »

‘Meditations of a Sparrow’ offers poetic reflections on God’s care

Karen Green, of Anderson, has published her first book of poetry: “Meditations of a Sparrow: Psalms for the Modern Age.” “Meditations” is scheduled for release by Courier Publishing in early December in both hardback ($17.95) and softback ($13.95) versions.... Continue Reading »

Anderson University’s MAGI Project bears gifts of comfort — and joy

Quentin arrived at his elementary school one morning wearing a grown-man’s jeans, cinched tight with a belt, their frayed edges peeking beneath his worn T-shirt. He wore no socks, his ankles bitten by the winter cold. His teacher, noticing... Continue Reading »

Deadline nears for 2017 contributions to SCBC

The South Carolina Baptist Convention is advising churches and individuals that the following will count as 2017 contributions: — Hand-delivered contributions received by the close of business on Dec. 21. — Electronic contributions with a transaction date on or... Continue Reading »

Wholly Healthy: How to be Thankful for Our Bodies

It will soon be Thanksgiving, and we’re thankful for so many things! But, in the mix, let me remind you to be thankful for your bodies. And in addition to mentioning this to God, I urge you to express... Continue Reading »

Guest Viewpoint: A Puddle of Tears

As I write this, we have just finished an amazing three days of revival as two churches joined together to seek a fresh move of God. As John Avant with Life Actions Ministries concluded the final service, I approached... Continue Reading »

Ruth Graham to speak at Connie Maxwell Children’s Home

Ruth Graham, daughter of evangelist Billy Graham, will be the featured speaker Nov. 9 at Connie Maxwell Children’s Home during a “Celebrate New Beginnings” event. The 7 p.m. program will be held at Connie Maxwell Baptist Church and will... Continue Reading »