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Creative ministries festival offers ‘fun and reachable opportunities’

Published on May 13, 2009

?Kingdom Hearts for Kingdom Arts? was the theme for the 18th annual South Carolina Baptist Convention Creative Ministries Festival held April 17-18 at North Trenholm Baptist Church.... Continue Reading »

Readers address ‘graying of SBC leadership’

Published on May 13, 2009

In “With graying of Southern Baptist Convention leadership, what comes next?” (April 30), the Courier’s Butch Blume addresses the staunch reality of the void of pastors under the age of 40 in the SBC’s current leadership. I think Blume’s... Continue Reading »

South Carolina Showcase for May 14, 2009

Published on May 13, 2009

The Dorcas Fellowship Club of George’s Creek Baptist Church, Olar, held a Valentine banquet Feb. 11. One of the highlights of the day was the crowning of Freddie and Bobbie Gunnells as Valentine King and Queen. The couple continues... Continue Reading »

Disagree with new SCBC hiring policy

Published on May 13, 2009

I agree with Dr. Wayne Dickard and would ask the Executive Board to reconsider and overturn the decision to hire non-Baptists. Our convention is called Southern Baptist because it is Southern Baptist, and we as Southern Baptists have a... Continue Reading »

James W. Haskell Sr.

Published on May 13, 2009

Retired pastor James W. ?J.W.? Haskell Sr., 98, of Lilburn, Ga., formerly of Hardeeville, died May 3, 2009.... Continue Reading »

Hiring policy clarified in communication to Executive Board

Published on May 13, 2009

The chairman of the administrative committee of the South Carolina Baptist Convention's Executive Board has responded to criticism regarding a recent change in the hiring policy at the state convention building.... Continue Reading »

Curtain rises on Forestville’s ‘Noah’s Ark’ children’s theater

Published on May 13, 2009

Forestville Baptist Church in Greenville is declaring in a dramatic way its commitment to both teach and model biblical truth to its children.... Continue Reading »

Signers say ‘Great Commission Resurgence’ needed

Published on May 13, 2009

The ?Great Commission Resurgence? declaration being circulated by Southern Baptist Convention president Johnny Hunt represents a heartfelt effort to deal with the challenges churches face with witness and ministry in today's culture, four men who signed the declaration have... Continue Reading »

Anderson University students impact lives of children at nearby apartment complex

Published on May 13, 2009

A group of Baptist Collegiate Ministry Anderson University students have made it their mission to minister to the children at nearby Fairview Gardens Apartments on a regular basis for the past two years.... Continue Reading »

Non-signers question tone, focus, clarity of declaration

Published on May 13, 2009

Reaction to the ?Great Commission Resurgence? declaration in various quarters of Southern Baptist life includes questions about its tone, focus and lack of clarity.... Continue Reading »

‘Rally for Israel’ slated for May 17

Published on May 13, 2009

Two South Carolina Baptists from Lexington are playing leading roles in plans to stage a ?Rally for Israel? on May 17 on the grounds of the State House in Columbia.... Continue Reading »

Akin discusses history, intent of Great Commission Resurgence declaration

Published on May 13, 2009

Although the declaration, 'toward a Great Commission Resurgence,? is now the ?property? of Southern Baptist Convention president Johnny Hunt, the statement with more than 1,500 endorsers is the handiwork of Danny Akin, president of Southeastern Baptist Seminary.... Continue Reading »