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South Carolina women challenged and equipped to share the gospel

Published on February 18, 2010

The 2010 Women's Lifestyle Evangelism Conference was staged at three locations ? Taylors, Myrtle Beach and Columbia ? over three consecutive days, Jan. 28-30.... Continue Reading »

First Person: Younger Leaders, Tell Us What You Think

Published on February 18, 2010

I am thankful to be a part of the South Carolina Baptist Convention and the Southern Baptist Convention. God has used Southern Baptists to advance his kingdom in significant ways throughout our history. It is my prayer that he... Continue Reading »

First Person: Taking Advantage of Growing Receptivity to the Gospel

Published on February 18, 2010

I recently attended the largest Baptist Collegiate Ministry gathering in state convention history (1,033 students and staff) at Myrtle Beach. Our collegians traveled from all across the state to worship our Heavenly Father and be challenged by the proclamation... Continue Reading »

Baptist scholarships available for South Carolina college, seminary students

Published on February 18, 2010

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

Ridgecrest hosts staff reunion

Published on February 18, 2010

A reunion for former staffers at Ridgecrest Conference Center near Asheville will be held Aug. 12-14.... Continue Reading »

Online Exclusive – Clergy Stress: Hank’s Struggle

Published on February 18, 2010

As a successful insurance agent, Hank (name changed for privacy) was used to long days and hard work. As a Southern Baptist pastor, the long days and hard work never seemed to end. The very strategies he used to... Continue Reading »

Beddingfield recognized for urban missions service

Published on February 18, 2010

Ellis Beddingfield has been named the 2009 South Carolina Missions Service Corps Missionary of the Year. The award recognizes his personal service and his work mobilizing volunteers in ministry.... Continue Reading »

First Person: Putting a Face on Facebook

Published on February 18, 2010

Just over one year ago, I went over to the dark side. I joined the club. I entered the 21st century. I became trendy. I went on Facebook.... Continue Reading »

Reaction to ‘When Pastors’ Silent Suffering Turns Tragic’

Published on February 18, 2010

No story in recent memory has generated more reader response than an article we published Jan. 7 about the problem of depression for some Southern Baptist ministers. Sadly, at least four pastors in South Carolina have committed suicide in... Continue Reading »

Online Exclusive: ‘reFocus’ breakfast aimed at younger leaders

Published on February 18, 2010

An event for younger Baptist leaders will be held Tuesday, Feb. 23, at 8:30 a.m. at Anderson Mill Road Baptist Church in Moore prior to the morning session of the State Evangelism Conference. The free breakfast and panel discussion... Continue Reading »

Pastoral stress: Study suggests coping strategies

Published on February 17, 2010

Bill Westafer, pastor of Cowpens First Baptist Church, who wrote a doctoral thesis on clergy stress, says utilizing coping strategies can help mediate the worst effects of stress.... Continue Reading »

Bowden tells church he’s ready for heaven

Published on February 17, 2010

Former Florida State University head coach Bobby Bowden unashamedly professed his faith in Jesus Christ to nearly 10,000 people attending morning services at Idlewild Baptist Church in Lutz, Fla., on Super Bowl Sunday.... Continue Reading »