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Letter: ‘Hats off’ to New Haven

?Hats off? to the folks at New Haven Church for their vision for the kingdom. I enjoyed reading the Aug. 4 article about how they worked with director of missions Dale Roach and eventually pastor Randy Mellichamp and the... Continue Reading »

Redding publishes sermon series on Ten Commandments

?God's Commanding Words,? Gary C. Redding's first book, is now available in soft cover and in electronic form. Frequently questioned for their relevance, Redding's book argues that the Ten Commandments are still as relevant and appropriate today as they... Continue Reading »

Promotion, evangelism key to Vacation Bible School growth

Adams serves as the volunteer children's director for her church. Since 2006, she's watched the Vacation Bible School enrollment of students and teachers grow from 101 in 2005 to 383 in 2011. She credits the growth to year-round promotion... Continue Reading »

Survey: Pastors report mixed economic signs

Although the offerings in most American churches have met or exceeded budget requirements in 2011, the economy is still having a negative impact on local congregations. That's the finding of a LifeWay Research survey of 1,000 Protestant pastors conducted... Continue Reading »

Crossing Carolina for Aug. 18, 2011

Crossing Carolina for Aug. 18, 2011... Continue Reading »

Obituary: Steven Frank Justice

Steven Frank Justice, 52, pastor of Good Hope Church in Saluda, died June 20, 2011.... Continue Reading »

Immeasurably More: He is Faithful

Being a part of the South Carolina Baptist Convention Great Commission Task Force involved some of the greatest blessings I?ve experienced in 30 years of ministry ? and a number of corresponding frustrations, too.... Continue Reading »

South Carolina Showcase for Aug. 18, 2011

South Carolina Showcase... Continue Reading »

Author: Boomer pastors can bounce back

A minister who has served South Carolina Baptist churches for the past 33 years ? 21 of them at First Church in Moncks Corner ? has written a book for Baby Boomers like himself who seek transformation for their... Continue Reading »

Haiti orphans helped by Facebook campaign

The orphanage where Tiga lives, Actions Pour Les Enfants [French for "Action for the Children"], is home to 118 Haitian children like Tiga whose parents died or abandoned them because they were unable to provide even basic needs.... Continue Reading »

Courageous,’ opening Sept. 30, churches can challenge & encourage fathers

"Courageous," the next film from the makers of "Fireproof," is more than an excuse to eat movie theater popcorn -- it is a challenge for both fathers and churches.... Continue Reading »

Chinese baby corpses reportedly cannibalized for ‘stamina’ pills

Chinese pharmaceutical companies are grinding up dead babies into stamina-enhancing pills, according to a South Korean television network.... Continue Reading »