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Immeasurably More: Kingdom Partnership

Published on March 3, 2011

Baptists often define kingdom boundaries too narrowly to affect mission. We love to mark our territory. These lines are many. But, the thing is, they inhibit mission because they hinder cooperation. If we are to be kingdom people, we... Continue Reading »

Daughters carry on mom’s Christmas tradition

Published on March 3, 2011

For 27 consecutive years, the people of Lowrys could look forward to a Frances Stephenson Christmas production at the First Baptist Church. When she passed away on May 2 of last year at age 79, it would be natural... Continue Reading »

Charles Henry Rabon

Published on March 3, 2011

Charles Henry Rabon, 80, former director of pastoral ministries for the South Carolina Baptist Convention, died Feb. 8, 2011, at Presbyterian Hospital, Charlotte.... Continue Reading »

Mack to continue efforts in public policy

Published on March 3, 2011

Joe Mack has joined North Greenville University's Christian Worldview Center as director of public policy, effective Feb. 1. Mack held a similar position with the South Carolina Baptist Convention from 1999 until his retirement in December 2010.... Continue Reading »

Sunday School Lessons: March 6, 2011, Bible Studies for Life

Published on March 3, 2011

If a Christian strives to live for Christ in this life, it is only a matter of time before he suffers persecution. Persecution may come from various sources. A Christian secretary may receive pressure from her boss to alter... Continue Reading »

Leonard Marvin Simmons

Published on March 3, 2011

Leonard Marvin ?L.M.? Simmons, 80, of Ladson, formerly of Williston, died Feb. 18, 2011.... Continue Reading »

Women hear message of practical evangelism

Published on February 17, 2011

Three out of four people in South Carolina ? a state with more than 4.5 million people ? are living without God in their lives, former missionary-surgeon Rebekah Naylor told those attending one of three Women's Lifestyle Evangelism conferences... Continue Reading »

Crossing Carolina for February 17, 2011

Published on February 17, 2011

Dan Wackerhagen DAN WACKERHAGEN recently began duties as senior pastor of West End Baptist Church, Rock Hill. He formerly held pastorates in North and South Carolina, and served as a brigade combat team chaplain in Iraq during both Operation... Continue Reading »

Student-led renewal spreads redemptive message at North Greenville University

Published on February 17, 2011

In the midst of dreary winter, North Greenville University's campus was buzzing in recent weeks with a promise of renewed life as Student-Led Renewal (SLR) kicked off Jan. 31.... Continue Reading »

Immeasurably More: Arrogance and Pride

Published on February 17, 2011

Two words kept scrolling across my personal screen as I sat before God in solemn assembly Jan. 30: arrogance and pride! How many times have I boasted about (1) being affiliated with the largest Protestant denomination in America, (2)... Continue Reading »

South Carolina Showcase for February 17, 2011

Published on February 17, 2011

David Owens was ordained to preach by East Dillon Baptist Church, Dillon, on Feb. 6. He has been called as pastor by Beulah Baptist Church, Pee Dee Baptist Association. Pictured, from left, front row: James Smith, David and Jessica... Continue Reading »

Holmes calls for clarity at Charleston Southern’s ‘SYNC’

Published on February 17, 2011

Youth ministers from around the state assembled at the SYNC ?11 conference at Charleston Southern University Feb. 8-9. Sonny Holmes, pastor at Northwood Baptist Church in North Charleston and president of the South Carolina Baptist Convention, launched the conference... Continue Reading »