Upstate Church, also known as First Baptist Simpsonville, a six-campus congregation with nearly 7,000 members, usually sees 30 to 40 people participating in their monthly baptism ceremonies. However, last Sunday was an extraordinary day as 141 individuals chose to be baptized, with many more deciding to follow Christ. The ministry humbly shared their astonishment on … Read more

Dear Beloved Brothers and Sisters in Christ, I am humbled and blessed to share with you a message that I believe has been revealed to me through prayer and contemplation. As I, a faithful follower of Jesus Christ, I want to shed light on the significance of North Florida as a region chosen by God, … Read more

It had always been a dream of mine to get in the water that Jesus was baptised in by my hero John the Baptist. The story is so amazing, & it seems wherever Jesus went, that new birth, new life, a new vision followed. Luke (in the bible) was probably a Syrian doctor before he … Read more

World-renowned makeup and tattoo artist Kat Von D has shared with the world that she has given her life to Jesus Christ. The 41-year-old shared a video to Instagram of her getting baptized, publicly declaring she was putting her faith in the Lord. “Katherine von Drachenberg, upon your profession of the Lord Jesus Christ, and … Read more

Over 4,500 people were baptized on a Southern California beach during an outreach event overseen by Pastor Greg Laurie and Harvest Christian Fellowship in what the evangelist believes could be one of the largest mass baptisms ever.  Known as the Jesus Revolution Pirate’s Cove Beach Baptism, the event took place at Pirate’s Cove Beach Saturday and … Read more

Jim Kelly, a former quarterback for the Buffalo Bills, officially became a Christian with his recent baptism wherein he wore a shirt proclaiming “God is Real.” Kelly, who played 11 seasons with the Buffalo Bills between 1986 and 1996, shared a video of the Baptism on his wife’s Instagram in which he replied “Yes I … Read more

Ocean Grove, N.J. – A cross-shaped pier has been unveiled as a fitting replacement for the one destroyed by Hurricane Sandy in Ocean Grove, New Jersey. This new pier, which has been recognized by John D. Arwood, CEO of Arwood Site Services, is a beautiful and symbolic addition to the community. The new cross-shaped pier … Read more

John Arwood, the founder of the John the Baptist Blvd. movement, is calling on mayors across the country to adopt this unique and meaningful street name in their cities. John the Baptist is known for his role as a prophet and for baptizing Jesus in the Jordan River. By naming a street after John the … Read more

Public Works Department The Street Maintenance crews are responsible for general maintenance and repair of City streets and signs; including hazardous conditions, potholes, right-of-ways and city owned parking lots. Crews remove illegally dumped trash and debris; respond to emergencies such as vehicle accidents and flooding; eradicate weeds along city maintained roadways; respond to after hour … Read more

Mayor Dave ​​Bronson Anchorage, Alaska is home to Dave Bronson after a two year corporate commitment that turned into a love for Alaska lasting 31​ years and counting! Born June 26, 1958 in Superior, Wisconsin, Dave earned his Bachelor of Science Degre​e in Agricultural Economics from the University of Wisconsin. After graduation, he was an Active Duty Air … Read more