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Charleston Southern, SCBC kick off 2011 ‘in SYNC’

Published on January 20, 2011

Pastors and youth ministers from across South Carolina will converge on the campus of Charleston Southern University Feb. 8-9 for SYNC ?11, a two-day conference designed to connect emerging youth ministers with today's leaders.... Continue Reading »

First Person: A ‘Transformational’ Sunday School

Published on January 20, 2011

In the six months since the release of the book by Ed Stetzer and Thom Rainer reporting its findings, the Transformational Church research project has already begun to create a buzz within Sunday school, discipleship and small group movements.... Continue Reading »

James Marvin Napier Sr.

Published on January 20, 2011

James Marvin Napier Sr., of Warrenville, a pastor who served churches in South Carolina and Georgia, died Dec. 20, 2010.... Continue Reading »

Immeasurably More: Who’s On Your Bus?

Published on January 20, 2011

Every couple of weeks, I get to hang out with some young guys. Maybe I should clarify what I mean by ?young guys? before the cloud of the dreaded generation gap fogs us in. There are actually two groups.... Continue Reading »

Arthur F. Smith Sr.

Published on January 20, 2011

Arthur F. Smith Sr., 72, of Pauline, a retired pastor, died Dec. 29, 2010.... Continue Reading »

Churches lack theology

Published on January 20, 2011

I have no problem with drama being used to convey the gospel message. However, I agree with the letter writer who took issue with this actor/speaker's choice of words when describing the atonement: ?It makes it much easier to... Continue Reading »

Scholarships available for church-related vocational students through collegiate ministry group

Published on January 20, 2011

Scholarships for South Carolina Baptist college and seminary students pursuing a church-related vocation are now available through the state convention's collegiate ministry group.... Continue Reading »

Got compassion fatigue?

Published on January 20, 2011

Minister, do you care for people? People do not care how much we know or what we do in the church till they are convinced we genuinely love them.... Continue Reading »

Mission: India

Published on January 17, 2011

During the past two years, there has been a serious drawdown in our International Mission Board (IMB) missionary count, much of which is related to a decline in giving. I believe that state conventions must increase their efforts in... Continue Reading »

Anderson University to present ‘The Denmark Story’

Published on January 11, 2011

The Playhouse at Anderson University will present "The Denmark Story," by Scott Kirk, Sunday, Jan. 16, at 6 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Anderson. The play will also be performed at the Columbia Convention Center on Jan. 24... Continue Reading »

Special recognition planned for retiring SCBC executive

Published on January 6, 2011

Special recognition activities for retiring South Carolina Baptist Convention executive director-treasurer Carlisle Driggers are planned at the 2006 annual meeting at First Baptist Church, Taylors.... Continue Reading »

‘OMG’: Throwaway slang or spiritual yearning?

Published on January 6, 2011

"OMG!" Is there a more obnoxious bit of shorthand on your screen? I doubt it.... Continue Reading »