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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 »

Churches embrace one-day community outreach activities

Published on May 13, 2009

Landscaping, food drives, home repairs, hospital ministry, and free car washes are a few of the community outreach options for churches interested in a one-day community outreach event. At least four South Carolina churches have embraced the ministry strategy... Continue Reading »

Merge mission boards, chairman of NAMB says

Published on May 13, 2009

The trustee chairman of the North American Mission Board believes the ?Great Commission Resurgence? declaration creates an opportunity for dialogue about an issue he believes needs to be addressed: a merger of the SBC's two mission boards.... Continue Reading »

Intersections: Where Faith Meets Life – by Bob Weathers

Published on May 13, 2009

Talk about missing the point. A new Web site, www.informationageprayer.com, provides subscribers the opportunity to have digitized prayers offered on their behalf.... Continue Reading »

Match words with deeds, SBC annual meeting theme urges

Published on May 13, 2009

Actions speak louder than words, and Johnny Hunt believes it's time a lost world sees Southern Baptists match their words with love in action.... Continue Reading »

Fast Facts for May 14, 2009

Published on May 13, 2009

CP down 3.37%; off ’09 budget by 3.15% Year-to-date contributions through the Southern Baptist Convention’s Cooperative Program are 3.37 percent below the same time frame last year and 3.15 percent off budget for 2009. As of April 30, the... Continue Reading »

Naylor retires after 35-year missions career in India

Published on May 13, 2009

Some call her the Mother Teresa of Bangalore, but at one time some called her a criminal over labor disputes at Bangalore Baptist Hospital.... Continue Reading »

Pastors called to revival for Great Commission

Published on May 13, 2009

The 2009 SBC Pastors? Conference will focus on a passionate revival to the Great Commission, under the theme, ?What If? One Mind. One Love. One Spirit. One Purpose.?... Continue Reading »

230 compete at state Bible drill

Published on May 13, 2009

A total of 230 children representing 58 churches competed at the South Carolina Baptist Children's Bible Drill April 25 at four churches across the state: St. Andrews Baptist, Columbia; Southside Baptist, Florence; First Baptist, Simpsonville; and First Baptist, Anderson.... Continue Reading »

Naylor reflects on her years on the mission field, discusses retirement and plans to ‘simply adjust’

Published on May 13, 2009

Q: “Simply adjust” became one of your mottos in India. What meaning does that have for you now? Anthony Jacob, a pastor in India, and Sagaya Mary, a cook at the Indian Baptist Society, listen as Rebekah Naylor speaks... Continue Reading »