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Former State Executive Passes Away at Home in Georgia

SCBaptist family, it is with a heavy heart we inform you that Dr. Carlisle Driggers passed away last night at his residence in Georgia. Dr. Driggers faithfully served as the Executive Director-Treasurer of the SCBaptist Convention from 1992 until his retirement in 2007.

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NC’s Allen Murray to Be Nominated for SBC 2nd Vice President

J. Allen Murray, pastor of Mount Pisgah Baptist Church in Supply, N.C., and current president of the Baptist State Convention of North Carolina, will be nominated for second vice president of the Southern Baptist Convention at this summer’s annual... Continue Reading »

Does Scripture Require Tithing? Counter Point: No — Tithing Is Tied to the Old Covenant

Many think believers in Christ should tithe (defined as giving 10 percent of one’s income), and many use the language of “tithes and offerings” in worship services. Others are equally convinced tithing is not required for believers. Which view... Continue Reading »

Does Scripture Require Tithing? Point: Yes — the Bible Commands Us to Tithe

Does the Bible command Christians to tithe and, if so, is the baseline 10 percent as expressed in the Old Testament? I believe the answer is yes. The tithe is essential for holiness, vital for the ongoing work of... Continue Reading »

South Carolina’s Cory Horton to Lead SBC 2026 Committee on Committees 

Southern Baptist Convention President Clint Pressley has announced his appointments to the 2026 Committee on Committees. Pressley, pastor of Hickory Grove Baptist Church, Charlotte, N.C., has named Cory Horton, pastor, Brushy Creek Baptist, Taylors, S.C., as chair; and Mat... Continue Reading »

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Bible & Theology
Does Scripture Require Tithing? Counter Point: No — Tithing Is Tied to the Old Covenant
Does Scripture Require Tithing? Point: Yes — the Bible Commands Us to Tithe
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Kingdom Economics 101: Sell It All and Buy Christ
Why It Might Be Good That Your Church Isn’t Growing
Recovering Titus 2: Keepers of the Home

Christian Living
“Let the Little Children Come”: A Brief Case for Welcoming Children into Corporate Worship
The Nature of Sin and Three Choices to Overcome It
Missions Will Draw Out the Worst in You
First Person: The Missionary Call of Motherhood
Loving the Long‑Haul Neighbor
Take That Risk for Jesus

News & Features
NC’s Allen Murray to Be Nominated for SBC 2nd Vice President
Former State Executive Passes Away at Home in Georgia
South Carolina’s Cory Horton to Lead SBC 2026 Committee on Committees 
In Embracing ‘Micro,’ Pastors’ Conference Looks to Leave a Big Impact 
College Softball Postseason: AU Falls to Carson-Newman in Regionals
Spiritual Matters Missing From Many Churchgoers’ Conversations, According to Lifeway Research

Sports
College Softball Postseason: AU Falls to Carson-Newman in Regionals
Thompson Named Head Coach of Anderson Trojans Basketball 
Bucs Clinch Postseason Berth and Back-to-Back Winning Seasons for First Time in Nearly Four Decades with Saturday Win at Longwood
College Softball: AU Finishes Second on Conference Tourney, Advances to Regionals
College Baseball: CSU Sweeps Weekend Series
College Baseball: Quiet Bats Doom NGU in Conference Finale Loss

Opinion
Does Scripture Require Tithing? Counter Point: No — Tithing Is Tied to the Old Covenant
Does Scripture Require Tithing? Point: Yes — the Bible Commands Us to Tithe
Kingdom Economics 101: Sell It All and Buy Christ
A Huge Victory for Life and for Women’s Health
Pope Leo, the Just War Pacifist?
S.C. Legislature Closer to Legalizing THC-infused Products

Bible Studies
1 Timothy 5: To Whom Honor is Due
1 Timothy 4: The Church’s Defense System
1 Timothy 3: Why Character Matters
1 Timothy 2: Why and How to Pray
1 Timothy 1: A Gospel Worth Fighting For
Joel 2:18–3:21: The Last Days of Israel
Joel 1:1–2:17: Even Now

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