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For pageant winner, only God is ‘worthy to wear a crown’

Gayla Paige Brown, a junior at North Greenville University, won the title of Miss Greater Pee Dee 2009 in Hartsville on Oct. 4, 2008. She will be competing in the Miss South Carolina pageant during the week of July... Continue Reading »

Economy Watch

With the nation in recession's grip, Southern Baptist agencies, including institutions that serve South Carolina Baptists, are enacting measures to deal with the economic downturn. In our ?Economy Watch,? Hunter Howard, retired president of the South Carolina Chamber of... Continue Reading »

First Person – Rekindling a Missional Mindset

Six Mile Baptist Church has always been a rural, small-town church with deep roots in the community going back to its founding in 1836. It is a church filled with hard-working people from all walks of life. The church... Continue Reading »

Page ‘honored,’ but will be cautious in serving on Obama’s advisory council

Taylors First Baptist Church pastor Frank Page said he was 'shocked? when he was asked to serve on President Obama's advisory council on faith-based and community issues, and he says he will resign if he thinks he is ?just... Continue Reading »

First Person – Women linger with coffee, chocolate and conversations

The easiest thing in the world to talk about is a trip seven South Carolina volunteers took to South Asia to host a retreat for Christian women serving there.... Continue Reading »

North Greenville University grad ministers as Journeyman in Kenya

Last summer, 2008 NGU graduate Jeff Norton left Greenville to embark on an adventure in faith to share the gospel of Christ with university students in Africa. Norton is serving a two-year term with the International Mission Board in... Continue Reading »

Crossing Carolina for February 5, 2009

MICHAEL KEITH RHODES received the master of divinity with specialization in Christian education degree Dec. 13 at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. Rhodes’s home church is Calvary Baptist Church, Williamston.   Christopher Gulledge CHRISTOPHER GULLEDGE became pastor of Buck... Continue Reading »

South Carolina Showcase for February 5, 2009

Red Bank Baptist Church, Saluda, will hold its 225th anniversary celebration on Feb. 15. The church was organized in February 1784. The present Greek-revival architectural-style sanctuary was designed by Joseph Casey, architect for much of Anderson University, and has... Continue Reading »

Pastor’s diagnosis inspires church members to shave their heads

Central Baptist Church pastor Tim Coker has long been fond of his perfectly manicured hair, so he became a bit worried when a bout with cancer forced him to shave his head.... Continue Reading »

South Atlantic Conference admits Anderson University

The South Atlantic Conference has accepted an application for membership from Anderson University. Anderson will become the 10th conference member beginning July 1, 2010.... Continue Reading »

As Daytona 500 approaches, racing outreach uses ‘arm on tire’ approach

Even as NASCAR fans get ready for the 51st running of the Daytona 500 on Feb. 15, which signals the start of the motor racing season, many are not aware of a ministry that reaches out to drivers and... Continue Reading »

Women gather to ‘proclaim gospel’

Nearly 1,200 women gathered Jan. 29 at Taylors First Baptist Church for the 2009 Women's Lifestyle Evangelism Conference, the first of three identical meetings to be held across the state.... Continue Reading »

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