‘Count It All Joy’: After Stunning Upset, Furman Basketball Coach Reflects on God’s Perfect Timing

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Furman University, located in Greenville, South Carolina, was founded in 1826 and named for prominent Baptist Pastor Richard Furman. According to the school’s website, conflict arose in the late 1980s between the university and the South Carolina Baptist Convention (SCBC), its parent institution.

“In 1992, messengers to the SCBC voted to sever all legal and financial ties to the university, a move that was embraced by most of the university community,” notes the website. “This watershed moment has allowed Furman the freedom to self-govern and independently continue along its progressive path.”

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Stephanie Martin
Stephanie Martin, a freelance writer and editor in Denver, has spent her entire 30-year journalism career in Christian publishing. She loves the Word and words, is a binge reader and grammar nut, and is fanatic (as her family can attest) about Jeopardy! and pro football.

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