Don Wilton

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Senior Pastor of First Baptist Church, Spartanburg, SC — Founder & President of The Encouraging Word

Don Wilton has been the senior pastor of the First Baptist Church of Spartanburg, SC, for over 27 years. He is the founder and president of The Encouraging Word, reaching people in all 50 states and internationally through television, radio, and the Internet. He has authored many books including his latest Saturdays with Billy. Dr. Wilton is a highly sought-after Bible expositor and is a frequent speaker for the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, The Cove, Samaritan's Purse, and universities and seminaries around the world. Don and his wife, Karyn, have three grown children who serve the Lord in ministry. They are the proud "Chief" and "Duckie" for eight grandchildren.

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Saturdays With Billy: My Friendship With Billy Graham

Discover a beautiful friendship between Billy Graham and his friend and pastor, Don Wilton. This handsome gift book, complete with color photos, looks...

Featured on: Wednesday, May 19, 2021

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June 9, 2026

Kerby Anderson

High and Low

If you look at the American economy, you see a high and a low. The stock market is at a record high, while consumer sentiment is at the lowest ever measured.

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June 8, 2026

Kerby Anderson

Faith-Affirming Findings

Biblical archaeology seems to be going through a “golden age of apologetics.” One illustration is the fact that over the last two months I have had the privilege of interviewing three authors on their...

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June 5, 2026

Kerby Anderson

Historical Ignorance

Years ago, a doctor wrote an article entitled, “What’s Keeping David McCullough from Sleeping?” This noted historian and award-winning author had trouble sleeping because he was worrying about what wa...

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