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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 »
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 »
Eighty years after America entered the war, three South Carolina Baptists who are among an ever-dwindling number of veterans of World War II share something in common, in addition to their faith: They all served in the Navy. Myles... Continue Reading »
South Carolina pastor Tom Tucker’s reelection June 14 as vice chairman of the Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee became moot June 16, when messengers to the 2021 SBC annual meeting rejected a motion to nominate him to a second... Continue Reading »
Greg Sweet and his two sons, Neal and Nathan, together form what one fellow pastor termed a “trifecta” in ministry. Collectively, they’ve served eight South Carolina churches and a North Carolina congregation. Greg is two years shy of having... Continue Reading »
Pastor Ron Henderson’s father, Coach Roy Henderson, was committed to helping others achieve dreams and succeed in sports and life. He instilled that same passion for seeing people’s lives change for the better in his son. “Not only was... Continue Reading »
Celeste Toole learned the importance of making missions a lifestyle from watching her mother. Her mother, Patsy Waters, served as Woman’s Missionary Union director at First Baptist Church of Camden for nearly 20 years. And, when she ended her... Continue Reading »
Every Easter, in front yards, churchyards and parks across America, children scurry about, searching for brightly colored eggs. But, stop and think for a moment. Where did the notion of an egg-laying, egg-painting bunny actually come from — and,... Continue Reading »
As Washington Baptist Church, located at Ware Place in southern Greenville County, prepares to celebrate God’s blessings during its 200-year history, a decade-by-decade recap of the church’s history has intrigued members. According to minutes, the church was organized as... Continue Reading »
Seven-year-old Jensen Graves was among a small crowd that gathered as First Baptist Church of Cowpens was ablaze on the Saturday after Christmas. His mother had brought him to see the flames shooting through its roof. Jensen got out... Continue Reading »
“Shock” and “resilience” came to Walker’s Chapel Baptist Church Pastor Ricky Thacker’s mind after a late-night tornado killed at least one person, injured 30 and destroyed homes and businesses in Fultondale, Ala., Jan. 25. First Baptist Church of Fultondale... Continue Reading »
Rising food insecurity in the United States amid the COVID-19 pandemic is no surprise to Jeffery Singletary. On his latest Feeding the Five Thousand Crusade to the Caribbean, the Florida Baptist leader sensed that the hunger he’s fought there... Continue Reading »
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