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South Atlantic Conference admits Anderson University

Published on February 3, 2009

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

Published on February 3, 2009

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’

Published on January 30, 2009

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 »

Special section looks at economy’s impact on Baptist work

Published on January 30, 2009

South Carolina's unemployment rate is within sight of 10 percent. Nightly newscasts routinely lead with stories of mass layoffs and corporate bankruptcies. Churches and denominational agencies certainly are not immune to the recession's wide-reaching effects.... Continue Reading »

Former South Carolina pastor Ed Young among speakers at Evangelism Conference

Published on January 30, 2009

A former South Carolina pastor and Southern Baptist Convention president will be among speakers for the annual State Evangelism Conference set for Feb. 23-24 at First Baptist Church in Columbia.... Continue Reading »

For SCBC president Rudy Gray, it all starts at home

Published on January 30, 2009

Rudy Gray, newly elected president of the South Carolina Baptist Convention and a pastor for more than 33 years, was on track to become a career sports journalist when, as a young man, he sensed God's call toward a... Continue Reading »

The marathon minister and his miracle

Published on January 30, 2009

Pastor Glis Crib of Antioch Baptist Church, Camden, is on a twofold mission. He is determined to encourage his church to grow, and he wants to complete a marathon.... Continue Reading »

Intersections: Where Faith Meets Life – by Bob Weathers

Published on January 30, 2009

Passengers described it as an eerie silence. Only moments into the climb of Flight 1549 out of LaGuardia Airport on Jan. 15, a flock of birds pummeled the aircraft. Everyone noticed a distinct burning smell, and the engines went... Continue Reading »

Abortion alternatives

Published on January 30, 2009

The Anderson Care Pregnancy Center, a Christ-centered non-profit organization committed to providing pregnancy assistance and life-affirming alternatives to abortion, is at an all-time low in certain supplies, and donations are appreciated.... Continue Reading »

Seeks volunteers

Published on January 30, 2009

LifeWay Glorieta Baptist Conference Center is currently searching for volunteers to help in their ministry April-October.... Continue Reading »

CSU alum Anthony Reed returns to speak during convocation

Published on January 30, 2009

Anthony Reed, a Charleston Southern University graduate and native of Charleston, returned to CSU to celebrate Martin Luther King Day and to also speak at convocation.... Continue Reading »

Mack named pro-life ‘Citizen of the Year’

Published on January 30, 2009

Joe Mack, director of the office of public policy of the South Carolina Baptist Convention, received the South Carolina Citizens for Life 2008 Pro-Life Citizen of the Year award on Jan. 17.... Continue Reading »