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White Oak’s new ‘Hub’ of activity will help guests build, strengthen relationships

A full-service cafe, 18-seat theater, creative learning spaces, outdoor fire pit, and activity areas will highlight The Hub, which is part of a $1.5 million construction and renovation project at the South Carolina Baptist Convention's White Oak Conference Center,... Continue Reading »

What will you resolve to do in 2009?

Many people will make New Year's resolutions for 2009. Some will avow to lose weight, quit smoking, or save more money. For Christians, the New Year presents many opportunities to strengthen one's faith. Many will sing the words, ?I... Continue Reading »

Parks joins church vitalization team at state convention

David Parks is the new associate executive director of the church vitalization team of the South Carolina Baptist Convention. He began work Jan. 2.... Continue Reading »

Six South Carolinians among Southeastern Seminary graduates

Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and its undergraduate school, Southeastern College at Wake Forest, N.C., held graduation ceremonies Dec. 12 in Binkley Chapel on Southeastern's campus.... Continue Reading »

‘Stand Up for Life’ rally set for Jan. 17

The annual 'stand Up for Life? pro-life march and rally is set for Jan. 17, ?celebrating 35 years of South Carolina citizens standing up for life.?... Continue Reading »

Crossing Carolina for January 8, 2009

Stephen Clyborne STEPHEN CLYBORNE began his ministry as senior pastor of Earle Street Baptist Church, Greenville, on Jan. 1 after having served the church for seven years as associate pastor. A Greenville native, he has served on staffs at... Continue Reading »

Gray, Lane offer views on Obama’s choice of Warren

The president of the South Carolina Baptist Convention and a Greenwood pastor who serves as a trustee for the Southern Baptist Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission (ERLC) have weighed in on Barack Obama's invitation to conservative pastor Rick Warren... Continue Reading »

South Carolina Showcase for January 8, 2009

Fairview Baptist Church in Spartanburg held an appreciation day Dec. 14 for pastor Ty Childers, shown here with his family. Dennis Hall, chairman of deacons, presented a monetary gift from the congregation.   The congregation of North Conway Baptist... Continue Reading »

Burned-out church hits snag in rebuilding

Hillcrest Baptist Church in Dalzell burned down completely Feb. 17, 2008, and has been rebuilding ever since. The church is nearing the end of the building process and has been given an unexpected bill of $67,000.... Continue Reading »

Fast Facts for January 8, 2009

Religious liberty can aid foreign policy A commitment to religious liberty can pave the way for an American foreign policy with widespread backing, Southern Baptist leader Richard Land said at a Washington panel discussion. Speaking at a forum on... Continue Reading »

Who we really are

I want to thank you for the Commentary in the recent edition ('sharing the load of the Lord's work,? Dec. 11).... Continue Reading »

The hand God uses

What happened to having a revival to see God move and not just scheduling one for the sake of having one?... Continue Reading »