The Christian View seeks to be a lighthouse for Christ. The magazine's mission is to spread the Good News of the Gospel and to be a witnessing tool, sharing the Christian faith and touching souls for Christ.
The Christian View is filled with guest columns and in-depth feature stories and interviews with well-known figures in the athletic, political, and religious realms, as well as everyday Americans sharing their faith and stories that inspire.
Issues have included the following stories:
* From sports: Clemson Tigers Head Football Coach Tommy Bowden and his wife, Linda Bowden; Florida State Seminoles Head Football Coach Bobby Bowden; former Pickens Blue Flame, Clemson Tiger, and Pittsburgh Steeler Rudy Hayes; former NFL football player and Coach Sam Wyche; former Major League Baseball player and Manager Alvin Dark and his wife, Jackie Dark; Clemson Tigers Chaplain Tony Eubanks; Heather Crowe, FCA female chaplain at Clemson University; Debbie Holcombe, National Softball Coach of the Year;
* From the ministry: Dr. David Gallamore and his wife, Shirley Gallamore; Dr. Sam Cathey; Dr. Junior Hill; Dr. Randall Jones, Rev. Wil Graham, Dr. Jerry Vines, Dr. Herb Reavis, Dr. Fred Wolfe, Dr. Phil Hoskins, Dr. Stan Frye, Rev. Julius Scipio; Rev. Foster Gentry; Rev. Lewis Edwards; Rev. Bobby Brayerton; Becky Kirby, widow of Rick Kirby; Rev. George Tate; Rev. Marion and Betty Mitchell; Rev. Jimmy Ellenburg;
* From music: The Ruppes; LordSong; Dennis Smith; D.J. Cheek; Don Gibson; Jason Kelley; Steve Rackley; The Childers Trio;
* From politics: 'The Ten Commandments Judge' - Judge Roy Moore; U.S. Congressman Gresham Barrett; Senator Larry Martin; Representative Davey Hiott and his wife, Lisa Hiott; former President Ronald Reagan;
Also: Elizabeth Rice Handford; Gary Hiott; 'Lost Boy' of the Sudan Abraham Deng; Dr. Paul Prichard; U.S. Marine John Chapman; Olen and Joyce Smith and OJoySmith Deaf Ministries; churches that ministered to victims of Hurricane Katrina; and many more stories.
In-depth stories have included "Sharing the Love of Christ ...Christian Medical Team Reaches out to Tsunami Victims in Idonesia"; "From Russia, With Love...Couple Adopts Son and Daughter"; "An Answer to Prayer...Bob Long Shares his Testimony of Salvation and Battle with Cancer"; "Burned 'Beyond Recognition' - The Courage of Andy Ellis"; "True Faith and Faithfulness, the Lives of Calvin and Faye Ramsey"; and "Stan Warren: Addicted to the Cross."
Guest columns have included: "Be a Lighthouse for Jesus" by Dr. David Gallamore, Pastor of Rock Springs Baptist Church; "Southern Baptist Missions" by Director of Missions Rev. Kirby Winstead; "The Great Commission...Reaching the Lost World" by Rev. Ken Lawson; "Keep Focused on the Lord Through the Storms" by Julie Caldwell; "Showing Love to the People of Panama" by Beverly Edwards; "Faith" by Brenda Atkinson; "My Sister Joann" by Sandy Fisher; "Worthy is the Lamb" by Jackie Dark; "My Calling as a Revivalist" by Wayne Morgan; and "Feeding a Crowd and What to Do with the Leftovers" by Maye Jepson.
Past issues have also included stories on ministries such as Hope Women's Center, Prevent Child Abuse, MARY's House for victims of domestic violence, Rape Crisis' 'Kamp Kid', Home with a Heart, Released Time for Christian Education, For the Children Hispanic ministry, prison ministry, AAP Television Studios, Hospice Care, and Relay for Life for the American Cancer Society. Also, stories have included news on churches and Christian colleges and universities.
The focus of stories in The Christian View is always on the Lord Jesus Christ and how God is working in the lives of Christians today.
The Christian View magazine is available in various locations in South Carolina and is also available to subscribers throughout the United States.
God is blessing The Christian View through individuals, businesses, and churches who see the need for this ministry of Christian journalism and who are partners on this journey.
The Christian View is printed by Hiott Printing in Pickens, South Carolina. Four generations of the Hiott family owned and operated the oldest newspaper in Pickens County for more than half a century. Davey Hiott, son of Gary Hiott, Jr., grandson of Gary Hiott, Sr., and great grandson of Rev. D.W. Hiott, is currently a member of the State House of Representatives.
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