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Great Commission Resurgence Task Force issues final report

Published on May 11, 2010

With the substance of changes varying for each respective component of its February progress report, the Great Commission Resurgence Task Force issued a final report, posted May 3 at www.pray4gcr.com, containing seven recommendations the 22-member task force will bring... Continue Reading »

GCRTF Viewpoint: Keeping the Theological Foundation of Missions Before Us

Published on May 10, 2010

I am encouraged by what I have read in the Great Commission Resurgence Task Force's report, ?Penetrating the Lostness: Embracing A Vision For A Great Commission Resurgence Among Southern Baptists.? While not a perfect document, it charts a course... Continue Reading »

Connie Maxwell trustees favor delay in adopting GCRTF proposals

Published on May 7, 2010

Trustees of Connie Maxwell Children's Home are calling for a one-year waiting period to allow Southern Baptists time to evaluate the potential impact of sweeping changes proposed in the final report of the SBC's Great Commission Resurgence Task Force.... Continue Reading »

What do you think about the Great Commission Resurgence Task Force report?

Published on May 3, 2010

The SBC"s Great Commission Resurgence Task Force has issued its final report, which will be considered for adoption at the annual meeting of the Southern Baptist Convention in Orlando in June.

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SI story focuses on faith of PGA’s Langer

Published on April 28, 2010

Despite a successful pro golf career and the appearances of everything going right, Bernhard Langer felt a void that he couldn't explain in 1985.... Continue Reading »

North Greenville orchestra plans trip to Israel

Published on April 28, 2010

In March 2011, the North Greenville University orchestra will travel to Israel. It is a first for the orchestra, and excitement for the trip is building.... Continue Reading »

Pleasant Hill to celebrate 175 years

Published on April 28, 2010

Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, Greer, will celebrate its 175th anniversary on May 2. An 11 a.m. worship service will be followed by lunch in the church's family life center.... Continue Reading »

North Greenville University players share God and gridiron in Mexico

Published on April 28, 2010

The subject of American tackle football doesn't normally come up in Mexico, but for eight members of the North Greenville University football team, the sport became the medium through which they were able to share the gospel with children... Continue Reading »

Mission fund honors ‘deeply committed’ 15-year-old

Published on April 28, 2010

Elizabeth Ayers, a 15-year-old who was ?deeply committed? to her church and its youth group at First Baptist Church, Pendleton, had a special interest in missions, said her pastor, Courtney Krueger. Therefore, Krueger said, it is a ?fitting tribute?... Continue Reading »

South Carolina Showcase for April 29, 2010

Published on April 28, 2010

The congregation of Waycross Baptist Church, Pelzer, had a groundbreaking service on April 4 for their new family life center. Pictured from left are members of the building committee: Tim Jones, Kent Gerisch, pastor Jamey Collins, Dickie McCuen and... Continue Reading »

Couple honored for teaching Sunday school 140 years

Published on April 28, 2010

Richard M. Ellison and Ruby Nell Ellison, a husband-wife teaching duo at Cedar Grove Baptist Church in Belton, were honored recently for a combined 140 years of teaching Sunday school.... Continue Reading »

Two years after fire, church dedicates new facilities

Published on April 28, 2010

For the first time since a raging fire destroyed their 103-year-old sanctuary early on the first Sunday morning of November 2007, the members of Sandy Run Baptist Church, Hampton, are worshipping somewhere other than in their fellowship hall.... Continue Reading »