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Messengers trim budget, endorse resolutions, elect Upstate pastor at 189th SCBC annual meeting

Published on November 10, 2009

At their annual meeting in Columbia Nov. 10-11, South Carolina Baptist Convention messengers adopted a streamlined budget, weighed in on legislative issues ranging from healthcare reform to legalized gambling, and elected a president who predicts the denomination “is not... Continue Reading »

Multiethnic conference focuses on crossing cultural boundaries

Published on November 6, 2009

Derrick Smith, a self-described ?white guy from Spartanburg,? readily admits he has a lot to learn from the dozen or so international cultures represented at his church. Smith is pastor of Kaleidoscope, a new church plant that seeks to... Continue Reading »

Taylors pastor Frank Page tapped for NAMB post

Published on October 9, 2009

Frank Page, pastor of Taylors First Baptist Church since 2001 and past president of the Southern Baptist Convention, has accepted a senior-level position with the North American Mission Board. NAMB trustees voted Oct. 7 to approve Page as vice... Continue Reading »

NewSpring baptizes 906 in single day

Published on September 25, 2009

NewSpring Church, based in Anderson but with three satellite campuses across the state, baptized more than 900 believers Sunday, Sept. 13.... Continue Reading »

‘Christmas in August’ special offering not a long-term solution, IMB, WMU leaders say

Published on August 18, 2009

While additional gifts for missions are welcome, the ?Christmas in August? special offering being promoted across the Southern Baptist Convention will not solve the long-term funding needs of the International Mission Board, that organization's leader says.... Continue Reading »

For Love of the Game: ‘Salt and Light’ at the Ballpark

Published on March 18, 2009

Kirby Winstead has an interesting list of experiences on his résumé: Bicycle assembler. Floor scrubber. Disc jockey. Pest control specialist. Pastor. Director of missions. Board chairman. Add another: Major League Baseball scout. Kirby Winstead, left, and Steve Kring, a... Continue Reading »

Economy Watch: Churches can protect pastor even in tough economy

Published on February 13, 2009

South Carolina Baptist churches are not immune to the pressures of trying economic times, but the state convention's retirement services director hopes churches won't borrow from the pastor's future to address today's financial concerns.... Continue Reading »

A ministry grounded in ‘trusting God’ spans racial divide

Published on December 31, 2008

It was October 1966, and Earl Lewers was behind the wheel of his pride and joy: a recently purchased 1967 Buick Wildcat, an emerald-green beauty with 360 restless horses under the hood. It was the first day of a... Continue Reading »

Dabo shares ‘secret to success’ on first day as Clemson’s new football coach

Published on December 8, 2008

An emotional Dabo Swinney took to the TV microphones Dec. 1 and spoke openly of his Christian faith at a press conference to announce his hiring as Clemson University's 25th head football coach. 'there's really only one reason that... Continue Reading »

All-American athlete, youth minister, never imagined God’s direction for her life

Published on August 15, 2008

For Lucy Doolittle Wilkinson, an award-laden collegiate athletic career was a journey she never imagined. Neither did she imagine being a youth minister (?I never felt I was the youth minister type?), but she recently observed her fifth anniversary... Continue Reading »

Annual Mother’s Day Offering will go to assist needy retired ministers

Published on March 10, 2008

On Feb. 28, the trustees of South Carolina Baptist Ministries for the Aging gave unanimous approval to SCBMA president Richard McLawhorn's request to establish a fund to provide supplemental financial assistance to retired South Carolina Baptist pastors and missionaries... Continue Reading »

Online Exclusive: ‘Jars of Clay’ singer, children’s author, plans stop in Greenville Dec. 1

Published on November 27, 2007

"Jars of Clay" lead singer and firsttime children"s author Dan Haseltine is coming to Greenville Saturday, Dec. 1. Haseltine will be in town with Jars of Clay for their "Christmas Offerings" tour. He will be appearing at two Barnes... Continue Reading »