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State Evangelism Conference divides, ‘goes regional’

For the first time, South Carolina Baptists will be able to choose between two locations for the State Evangelism Conference. Twin conferences will be offered two weeks apart at churches in the Lowcountry and the Upstate.... Continue Reading »

Neace named new Anderson associate campus minister

David Neace has been named associate campus minister at Anderson University.... Continue Reading »

Cedar Shoals congregation to leadership: Hit the road

A theme ? to ?make a difference? through the annual Lottie Moon Christmas Offering ? and a 76-mile bicycle ride have helped Cedar Shoals Baptist Church, Enoree, understand that even a smaller-membership church can do great things for God's... Continue Reading »

North Greenville University’s Epting named ‘Palmetto Patriot’

North Greenville University president Jimmy Epting was presented the ?Palmetto Patriot? award by South Carolina Lt. Gov. Andr? Bauer at a Christian ministry scholarship fund dinner at the university Jan. 19.... Continue Reading »

First Person: It’s Time for a Visit from the Great Physician

I have been asking myself a question over and over since the Southern Baptist Convention met in Louisville last year, voting to form the Great Commission Resurgence (GCR) Task Force. My question is this: Is our convention's main problem... Continue Reading »

Batterson challenges listeners to set ‘God-sized’ goals

Best-selling author and founding pastor of the National Community Church in Washington, D.C., Mark Batterson spent time at Anderson University Jan. 13 talking about church planting, evangelism and worship to audiences of students and the newly formed Young Leaders... Continue Reading »

Marshall featured at Hamrick lectures

The 15th annual John A. Hamrick Lectureship was held Jan. 17 and 18 at First Baptist Church in Charleston. It honors the former pastor of First Baptist Church and founder of Charleston Southern University.... Continue Reading »

First Person: South Carolina Baptists – A Witness to the World

Picture with me a football stadium filled with South Carolina Baptists who have participated in missions in their Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria or their ends of the earth. Now, add to that image the people who have given financially or... Continue Reading »

South Carolina medical team joins Southern Baptist response in Haiti

A 10-member South Carolina Disaster Relief (SCDR) medical team will travel to Haiti Feb. 3 to assist earthquake victims, and South Carolina is preparing for a possible influx of injured or orphaned Haitians.... Continue Reading »

S.C. HAITI RELIEF UPDATE (Jan. 22): SBC Disaster Relief Assessment Team to meet in Florida Tuesday

A Southern Baptist Convention Disaster Relief Assessment Team, currently on-site in Haiti, will leave the country on Monday and meet Tuesday (Jan. 26) with Florida Baptist Convention leaders.... Continue Reading »

College Street Baptist Church, Walhalla, celebrates centennial

On Nov. 8, 2009, College Street Baptist Church, Walhalla, conducted its centennial celebration service for a packed gathering of more than 540 members, former members and friends of the church family.... Continue Reading »

Nazareth house dates to Jesus’ time

Archaeologists have discovered the remains of a dwelling in Nazareth that can be dated back to the time Jesus lived in the area, making it the only known structure to portray what his home may have looked like.... Continue Reading »