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Teri Parker Lewis brings historic women of faith to the stage

Between instructing theater students at Greenville's Fine Arts Center and taking care of her 1-year-old son, Teri Parker Lewis has found time to be involved in her church in a unique way.... Continue Reading »

In praise of ‘Shepherding’

Several weeks ago, we had the pleasure of spending a few days at White Oak Conference Center. As we gathered with others for the 'shepherding the Shepherd? conference, we were welcomed with southern hospitality. The staff from the convention... Continue Reading »

Slimmer SCBC budget reflects ‘difficult times’

Meeting Oct. 12-13 at White Oak Conference Center, the Executive Board of the South Carolina Baptist Convention approved a 2010 budget that reflects a 5.67 percent across-the-board reduction for institutions and other state Cooperative Program ministries.... Continue Reading »

Let churches fund healthcare

T.J. Horton (?Church is healthcare answer,? Oct. 1) stole my letter! However, I wish to add something. We, the church, are indeed called to be our brothers? keepers. So why aren't we?... Continue Reading »

Rudy Gray reflects on year as state convention president

Rudy Gray recently offered some reflections on his year as president of the South Carolina Baptist Convention. Gray is pastor of Utica Baptist Church in Seneca. He is a certified Christian counselor and the author of four books. He... Continue Reading »

Stronger families and churches focus of 2009 SCBC annual meeting

As messengers prepare to gather in Columbia for the annual meeting of the South Carolina Baptist Convention, SCBC president Rudy Gray, a pastor and licensed family counselor, sees the link between families and churches as ?inseparable.?... Continue Reading »

Fast Facts for October 29, 2009

Baptist team surveys tsunami damage A Baptist disaster relief team has traveled to American Samoa to assess needs stemming from the recent earthquake and tsunami. Because counseling for affected children has been designated as a priority, Terry Henderson, operations... Continue Reading »

An Open Letter to South Carolina Baptists from Members of the SCBC Executive Board

Authentic encouragement is essential to effective leadership. Therefore, as men who share your love and devotion to the mission and causes of South Carolina Baptists, we wanted to offer you a word of encouragement that has blessed our own... Continue Reading »

Baptist Foundation names search committee for president

William Cullum Jr., chairman of the board of trustees of the Baptist Foundation of South Carolina, has named a search committee to replace retiring president Weldon Fallaw.... Continue Reading »

First Person: Volunteer teams bring Good News to internationals in India

Thank you for all your prayers for the volunteer teams this summer. It was a blessing to have them here to work together for the gospel! There were many open doors for them to share their testimonies and present... Continue Reading »

Charles H. Lowery

Charles H. Lowery, 69, of Lancaster, a long-serving minister of music, died Oct. 16, 2009, at Springs Memorial Hospital in Lancaster.... Continue Reading »

2009 South Carolina Pastor’s Conference features evangelists, pastors

The South Carolina Baptist Pastor's Conference is set for Nov. 9 at Riverland Hills Baptist Church, Irmo.... Continue Reading »