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GCR Q&A forums set

Leaders of the Great Commission Resurgence Task Force of the South Carolina Baptist Convention will host a series of six ?Q&A Forums? around the state in the coming weeks.... Continue Reading »

9/11 turned him toward ministry

Ten years after 9/11, Freeman Field and his father Taylor agree that what terrorists intended for evil produced a life-changing harvest of good for the younger Field. ?For Freeman, the experience itself was spiritually a turning point,? Taylor Field,... Continue Reading »

South Carolina Showcase for September 1, 2011

High Point Church, Lancaster, a member of the Moriah Association, celebrated its 100th anniversary on Aug. 14. Speakers included former pastor Joey Burnett, now at Arcadia First Church, Spartanburg County Network; and former members Janice Wilson, International Mission Board;... Continue Reading »

Sunday School Lessons: September 4, 2011, Bible Studies for Life

Each individual must decide to have a personal relationship with God through Jesus Christ. We celebrate that personal choice. Some people can be led into a ?Jesus-and-me? mindset, believing that as long as they have a relationship with Christ,... Continue Reading »

Sunday School Lessons: September 11, 2011, Bible Studies for Life

Spiritual maturity does not just happen. We often expect people to mature because they are getting older. Physical maturity does not guarantee emotional and mental maturity. Being one of the oldest or longest attendees at church does not guarantee... Continue Reading »

Sunday School Lessons: September 4, 2011, Explore the Bible

Recently I heard a pastor refer to Romans as Paul's magnus opus ? his great work. Martin Luther, the igniter of the Protestant Reformation, agreed with that thought. In his preface to Paul's letter to the Romans, Luther wrote:... Continue Reading »

Sunday School Lessons: September 11, 2011, Explore the Bible

Ten years ago, our nation was overwhelmed with bad news as we saw catastrophic tragedy unfold during the 9/11 attacks. The horror of the news of those sinister acts will remain with us for a long time. In his... Continue Reading »

Iva teens changed by ‘Blume’ experience

Three Acteens from First Church, Iva ? Kensley Jordan, Anna Grace Horne and Hannah Wilson ? were among the nearly 2,350 girls and young women who attended ?Blume,? which is sponsored by WMU and held every four or five... Continue Reading »

S.C. Sunday school class sends 13 missionaries to North Dakota

Brandy, a rising 7th-grader, approached flag football camp in a black T-shirt that matched her disposition. She wasn't confident that she would fit into the afternoon camp, sponsored by First Church, Williston, N.D., and organized by 13 men from... Continue Reading »

Survivors tell their stories; vols listen & share Gospel

Wynn already had plenty of opportunities to listen in three days of helping coordinate Hurricane Irene relief efforts in New Bern, N.C.... Continue Reading »

National Bible museum on horizon

Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary has teamed up with the Kansas City business community to promote a greater awareness of one of the nation"s premier biblical artifact collections.... Continue Reading »

UK abortion v. adoption

Britain aborted more than 2,200 unborn children for every baby under 1 year old adopted in 2009, a pro-life leader has reported.... Continue Reading »