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Survey: Protestant loyalty low

Published on January 30, 2009

Seven out of 10 regular churchgoers would be at least somewhat open to switching denominations, with dramatic differences between Protestants and Roman Catholics, according to a study released by Ellison Research of Phoenix.... 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 »

Capitol View – by Joe Mack

Published on January 30, 2009

The state budget took center stage even before the General Assembly began the 2009 session. The senators and house members opened the session one week and furloughed themselves the next. Hopefully, we will have a productive year when everything... Continue Reading »

Churches can still protect pastor even in tough economy, SCBC official says

Published on January 27, 2009

With terms like ?economic crisis? and ?layoffs? routinely leading nightly newscasts, South Carolina Baptist churches are not immune to the pressures of tough economic times, but the state convention's retirement services director hopes churches won't borrow from the pastor's... Continue Reading »