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Edwards new president of Baptist Foundation of South Carolina

Published on February 18, 2010

The Baptist Foundation of South Carolina (BFSC) has elected Barry B. Edwards as its seventh president and chief executive officer. Edwards, who succeeds Weldon Fallaw, will begin service Feb. 22.... 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 »

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 »

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 »

Lander BCM students travel to Vancouver

Published on February 17, 2010

When they watch the Olympics on television this month, several Lander University students and alumni will recognize the sports venues as places they visited during their recent Canadian mission trip to Vancouver, British Columbia, site of the winter games.... Continue Reading »

North Greenville University students spend Christmas overseas

Published on February 17, 2010

Over Christmas break, most students go home to spend the holidays with their families. A group of North Greenville University students sacrificed time at home to spend their break proclaiming Jesus Christ in other parts of the world.... Continue Reading »

Midtown Fellowship seeks to be ‘a light within the city’ of Columbia

Published on February 15, 2010

Imagine a church where a college student pays the rent of an adult who is suddenly without a job. Imagine a church where female university students, as a small group, raise money to buy a car for another woman.... Continue Reading »