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First Person: The Emerging Case Against Rob Bell

Published on March 17, 2011

As is so often the case, most of us first learned of Rob Bell's new book by means of Justin Taylor and his blog, ?Between Two Worlds,? at the Gospel Coalition website. Justin reminds me of the steady folks... Continue Reading »

Correction and clarification

Published on March 17, 2011

The coastal venue for the 2011 SCBC's Women's Lifestyle Evangelism Conference was Myrtle Beach Community Church, not Ocean View Baptist Church, as was reported in our Feb. 17 issue.... Continue Reading »

Historical reformed leanings?

Published on March 17, 2011

I am not young, and I am Southern Baptist. However, I do know that our forefathers are not men like Jerry Vines and Adrian Rogers. Our forefathers are men like Basil Manly Sr., Basil Manly Jr., J.P. Boyce and... Continue Reading »

National preaching conference to be held in Spartanburg

Published on March 17, 2011

?Preaching the Power of the Cross? will be the theme of the 20th annual National Conference on Preaching May 9-11 at First Baptist Church in Spartanburg. The event is sponsored by Anderson University's College of Christian Studies and by... Continue Reading »

Quick Response barcodes and smartphones make for smart ministry

Published on March 17, 2011

Recently the news has focused on how the use of smartphones has given a wake-up call to politicians as the phones have been instrumental in changing politics in Egypt, Tunisia and Libya. But smartphones are not only toppling powerful... Continue Reading »

Missions education: NAMB and WMU planning for Royal Ambassadors partnership

Published on March 17, 2011

North American Mission Board leaders announced March 2 they plan to partner with Woman's Missionary Union for day-to-day operations of the Royal Ambassadors missions education organization for boys in grades one through six.... Continue Reading »

Sustaining prayer

Published on March 17, 2011

I would like to share an experience I witnessed in my Sunday school class last Sunday. It may be able to help family members and loved ones of people serving in Iraq or Afghanistan.... Continue Reading »

Singing Churchmen music CD to fund mission projects

Published on March 17, 2011

The South Carolina Baptist Singing Churchmen, a men's chorus made up of music ministers serving churches across the state, recently wrapped up a recording session for a new CD to be released in May.... Continue Reading »

First Person: What ‘people groups’ is your Sunday school reaching?

Published on March 17, 2011

Robert Raikes is credited with starting the first Sunday school in Gloucester, England, in 1780. Its goal was simple: provide urban, labor-class children the opportunity to learn to read and write using the Bible as the textbook. It became... Continue Reading »

Intersections: Where Faith Meets Life – by Bob Weathers

Published on March 17, 2011

Thatcher Wine has an unusual name. And an unusual job. He populates personal libraries. And he gives new meaning to the phrase, ?You can't know a book by its cover.?... Continue Reading »

Tsunami hits Japan after massive quake

Published on March 17, 2011

A massive earthquake hit northeast Japan the afternoon of March 11, triggering tsunamis throughout the region. A wall of water swept away cars, ships and even buildings after the 8.8-magnitude earthquake. It struck about 250 miles from Tokyo. Death... Continue Reading »

KJV’s anniversary spotlights Staley lectures

Published on March 17, 2011

Michael Haykin, professor of church history and biblical spirituality at Southern Baptist Seminary, was the guest speaker March 8 at the Staley Lecture Series on the campus of Charleston Southern University. The event was hosted by the university's religion... Continue Reading »