SCBC seeks nominations for Christian service awards

The Baptist Courier

Each year the Christian Life and Public Affairs Committee of the South Carolina Baptist Convention recognizes one individual and one church for Christian involvement in the public arena of politics, government and community affairs.

To nominate an individual for the E.A. McDowell Award, simply submit a detailed account of the nominee’s qualifications and a statement about why you think he or she should be the 2009 E.A. McDowell Award recipient.

Nominations must include the nominee’s full name, address, day phone, church and pastor. The nomination must also include the same information from the nominator.

To nominate a church for the Impact Your World Award, submit a letter of recommendation with a list of ministry activities/events in which members of the church have been involved. Nominations must include all contact information for the church (including the pastor’s name) and the nominator’s full name, address, and daytime phone.

Mail all information to: Janet Clonts, South Carolina Baptist Convention, Office of Public Policy, 190 Stoneridge Drive, Columbia, 29210-8254 or e-mail nominations to janetclonts@scbaptist.org. Deadline for entry is Oct. 8.