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Upstate Evangelism Conference kicks off Aug. 1 in Boiling Springs

Published on July 22, 2010

Northbrook Baptist Church, Boiling Springs, will hold its annual Upstate Evangelism Conference Aug. 1-4.... Continue Reading »

First Person: Classic Cars and Christianity

Published on July 22, 2010

My wife, Lynn, and I were in Chattanooga recently for the Gideons Tennessee state convention, and stayed at the Chattanooga Choo Choo hotel. The hotel was filled by three clubs of classic car enthusiasts, friends and soon-to-be friends joyfully... Continue Reading »

Crossing Carolina for July 22, 2010

Published on July 22, 2010

Joseph McGaha JOSEPH McGAHA has been called as pastor by Central Baptist Church in Cowpens. He formerly served New Haven Baptist Church in Oneida, Tenn. McGaha is a native of Asheville, N.C., and a graduate of Appalachian State University... Continue Reading »

Who controls church?

Published on July 22, 2010

I would like to respond to the article in the July 8 edition concerning church control (?Church control is top reason for forced pastor terminations in S.C.?). I realize that my comments may not be well received by most... Continue Reading »

South Carolina Showcase for July 22, 2010

Published on July 22, 2010

During Vacation Bible School June 21-25, the children and youth of Tyger Baptist Church, Taylors, learned about Joseph as they journeyed to “Egypt.” Total enrollment for the week was 50, with 15 youth serving as VBS leaders. Katie Doll,... Continue Reading »

‘GCR Conversation’ set for Aug. 24

Published on July 22, 2010

One month after Southern Baptist messengers in Orlando overwhelmingly endorsed the recommendations of the Great Commission Resurgence Task Force, South Carolina Baptist Convention officials have scheduled an open meeting Aug. 24 to ?discern what God is saying to leaders... Continue Reading »

After-school program is viable ministry option for many South Carolina churches

Published on July 22, 2010

An after-school program can be a much-needed ministry for churches interested in serving families, especially single-parent and dual-income families with school-age children kindergarten through sixth grade. Cindy Morris, director, childhood ministry group, South Carolina Baptist Convention, said after-school programs... Continue Reading »

Migrant VBS yields 74 new believers

Published on July 22, 2010

A two-week Vacation Bible School held in mid-June offered activities and worship opportunities for about 400 migrant workers and their children on St. Helena Island, near Beaufort.... Continue Reading »

Oil-spill ministries launched on Gulf Coast

Published on July 22, 2010

As the oil spill crisis drags on along the U.S. Gulf Coast, Southern Baptists are ministering to people who live on the coast in two main ways ? with on-site chaplains and with ?Buckets of Hope.?... Continue Reading »

Churches unite behind school partnerships

Published on July 22, 2010

South Carolina Baptist churches are learning to make a huge impact in the communities around them, and they are doing it through strategic partnerships with public schools.... Continue Reading »

North Greenville University Crusaders national baseball champs

Published on July 22, 2010

The North Greenville University baseball team defeated Bluefield College 7-6 in a 10-inning contest to earn the first national championship in school history on May 22.... Continue Reading »

What I Learned From Talking With Younger Pastors

Published on July 22, 2010

One of the highlights of the first half of my year as state convention president has been meeting with pastors under 40 years of age across South Carolina. I have met with groups ranging in size from three to... Continue Reading »