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Honea Path pastor needs transplant

Published on March 22, 2006

In 2001, Arnold Hiette, pastor of Barkers Creek Baptist Church in Honea Path, was diagnosed with liver disease, and now his doctors have determined that he must have a liver transplant to live.... Continue Reading »

Commentary

Published on March 22, 2006

One of my favorite songs by the Canadian artist, Anne Murray, has a haunting quality to it, continuing to play sadly on the mind even when it has ended. It recalls the deep longing of the heart to restore... Continue Reading »

Commentary

Published on March 8, 2006

The 2006 state evangelism conference, which was held last week at Trinity Baptist Church in Cayce, delivered everything its planners had in mind and produced something they really hoped for ? a good turnout. Attendance at the conference, a... Continue Reading »

High spirits, high attendance mark state evangelism conference

Published on March 3, 2006

Even before the first word was said or the last song was sung, Marshall Fagg, new evangelism leader for South Carolina Baptists, knew what he wanted to accomplish at the state evangelism conference held Feb. 27-28 at Trinity Baptist... Continue Reading »

Northgate’s Whaley retires after 32 years

Published on February 8, 2006

Bob Whaley retired at the end of January after serving as pastor of Northgate Baptist Church in Greenville for 32 of the church's 55-year history.... Continue Reading »

Commentary

Published on January 25, 2006

An Oklahoma pastor with solid conservative credentials and a trustee of the International Mission Board is at the center of a controversy over IMB's new policy adopted in November that missionary appointment will be denied to those who practice... Continue Reading »

At First Baptist, Charleston: Hamrick lectureship features Willimon

Published on January 25, 2006

'salvation is the name for what it's like to be caught up in the life of God,? a widely known preacher, teacher and author told participants in the 11th annual John A. Hamrick Lectureship hosted by First Baptist Church... Continue Reading »

Commentary

Published on January 12, 2006

It was an especially good day for Christianity when Matthew, a tax collector who also went by the name of Levi, abandoned his job and signed on as a follower of Jesus. Matthew, an able writer, is credited with... Continue Reading »

S.C. Baptist disaster relief receives $1 million donation

Published on December 29, 2005

The disaster relief ministry of the South Carolina Baptist Convention has received consistently high marks through the years for its quick, effective and compassionate response in tragedy's wake.... Continue Reading »

Commentary: Threatened by the ‘Babe of Bethlehem’?

Published on December 15, 2005

Valuable, and even essential, insight into the meaning of the birth of Jesus can be gained by considering the events of that sacred moment in divine and human history through the eyes and in the mind of the Christmas... Continue Reading »

Langston recognizes Jones as he retires

Published on December 1, 2005

'the work isn't about us ? it's about souls, the kingdom of God, about Jesus Christ,? the pastor said to his audience on the evening of Nov. 13. But it was about him ? at least in part, and... Continue Reading »

SCBC Annual Meeting: Florence minister named Pastor’s Conference president

Published on November 17, 2005

The election of a Florence minister as president and a series of messages aimed at emphasizing the benefits of ?preaching Jesus? highlighted the annual South Carolina Baptist Pastor's Conference held Nov. 14 at Trinity Baptist Church in Cayce.... Continue Reading »