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‘Orchids in a Jelly Jar’

Published on March 18, 2009

With the whimsically titled book ?Orchids in a Jelly Jar,? May Bailey Dixon tells the story, by way of letters to home, of a missionary couple serving in a foreign land. The letters span the entire 30-plus years she... Continue Reading »

Spring Break 101: Sharing the Gospel Around the World

Published on March 18, 2009

Four mission teams from North Greenville University plan to leave the country over spring break. ?I think the mission trips are going to give us some amazing opportunities to share the gospel,? said Allen McWhite, director of global missions.... Continue Reading »

Crossing Carolina for March 19, 2009

Published on March 18, 2009

Michael Royal MICHAEL ROYAL is the new pastor of Eastside Baptist Church, Spartanburg. Previously, he was associate pastor and student minister at Miles Road Baptist Church, Summerville, for 17 years. A graduate of Liberty University and Covington Seminary, he... Continue Reading »

Retiring director of missions Mew given rousing farewell

Published on March 18, 2009

On Feb. 19, Billy Mew, director of missions for Barnwell-Bamberg Baptist Association, was given a lively send-off at a surprise retirement banquet at Double Pond Baptist Church in Barnwell County.... Continue Reading »

Christopher Jefferson “Jeff” Futrell Jr.

Published on March 18, 2009

Christopher Jefferson ?Jeff? Futrell Jr., a retired pastor and South Carolina Baptist Convention staff member, died March 7, 2009.... Continue Reading »

Taylors Free Clinic to host fundraiser

Published on March 18, 2009

The Taylors Free Medical Clinic is hosting a benefit on April 4 at the Greenville Downtown Jetport. The event will begin at 6:30 p.m. and will include a barbecue dinner and bluegrass music.... Continue Reading »

Stetzer calls for an end to SBC ‘sniping’

Published on March 18, 2009

Young people will not come to Southern Baptist Convention meetings to hear preachers put down what they?re doing, says SBC researcher Ed Stetzer. Ed Stetzer, president of LifeWay Research and missiologist in residence at LifeWay Christian Resources, said the... Continue Reading »

Drees installed as pastor of First Baptist Church, West Columbia

Published on March 18, 2009

Bill Drees, 55, was installed as senior pastor of First Baptist Church, West Columbia, on March 1.... Continue Reading »

Chief chaplain sets April 8 as day of prayer, fasting for soldiers

Published on March 18, 2009

Major General Douglas L. Carver, chaplain for the U.S. Army and chief of chaplains, has issued a "Proclamation of Prayer and Fasting," to fellow chaplains to be observed April 8.... Continue Reading »

‘Preaching Boot Camp’ set for May at Anderson University

Published on March 18, 2009

nvest a week, plan a year. That's the goal for participants in the first annual Preaching Boot Camp, planned at Anderson University May 18-22. The event is sponsored by the university, the South Carolina Baptist Convention, and Preaching magazine.... Continue Reading »

Williamson called as Edgefield director of missions

Published on March 18, 2009

Robert Williamson Jr., left, was called as director of missions for Edgefield Baptist Association Feb. 8.... Continue Reading »

First Person – How to recognize a healthy church

Published on March 18, 2009

Statisticians tell us that as many as 70 percent of all South Carolina Baptist Convention churches are either plateaued or declining. Does that mean that 70 percent of us are in ill health? Personally, I don't think so. I... Continue Reading »