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North Greenville University Christian studies professor rocks his talent

Published on November 25, 2008

It is pretty easy to walk around the NGU campus and spot a few students having a jam session with their guitars. But one place you may never look for someone proficient at playing the instrument is White Hall,... Continue Reading »

New SCBC consolidated magazine will be key resource for church staff

Published on November 25, 2008

The South Carolina Baptist Convention is launching a new resource magazine that will be distributed to churches starting in December.... Continue Reading »

South Carolina couple receives IMB appointment

Published on November 20, 2008

South Carolinians Michael and Amanda Hodge were among 105 new missionaries who were appointed Nov. 11 during the International Mission Board service at First Baptist Church, Houston.... Continue Reading »

Anderson University will acquire fairgrounds

Published on November 18, 2008

Anderson University announced Nov. 17 at a special gathering of students, faculty, staff, and university friends that it has struck a deal with the Anderson County Fair Inc. to acquire the Anderson County Fairgrounds, a mostly flat, 45-acre tract... Continue Reading »

Retiring South Carolina WMU director Blount recognized for service

Published on November 14, 2008

The Executive Board of the South Carolina Baptist Convention recognized retiring Woman"s Missionary Union executive director-treasurer Evelyn Blount during the annual meeting of the SCBC.... Continue Reading »

Two motions presented from floor at SCBC annual meeting

Published on November 14, 2008

Motions calling for a multi-site SCBC annual meeting and exploring a residential-care ministry for developmentally disabled adults were presented from the floor during the annual meeting of the South Carolina Baptist Convention Nov. 11-12.... Continue Reading »

Strengthening families important part of new SCBC president’s vision

Published on November 13, 2008

Moments after he was elected president of the South Carolina Baptist Convention on Nov. 12, Rudy Gray said during a press conference that he hopes to bring his experience as a marriage and family counselor to bear on the... Continue Reading »

SCBC messengers adopt new long-term emphasis, approve $34 million budget, choose president

Published on November 13, 2008

Gathering in Columbia Nov. 11-12, messengers to the 188th annual meeting of the South Carolina Baptist Convention approved a $34 million operating budget, adopted a new spiritual emphasis, approved a slate of resolutions and elected a new president.... Continue Reading »

Messengers adopt social, family-values resolutions

Published on November 13, 2008

Messengers to the 188th South Carolina Baptist Convention annual meeting approved eight resolutions on social and family-values issues.... Continue Reading »

Executive Board report: slight budget increase; statewide initiative announced

Published on November 12, 2008

Dennis Wilkins, chairman of the Budget, Audit and Finance Committee of the SCBC Executive Board, recommended a $34,250,000 budget for 2009, which reflects an increase of $300,000, or .9 percent, over the 2008 budget.... Continue Reading »

Seneca’s Rudy Gray elected president of South Carolina Baptist Convention

Published on November 12, 2008

James Rudy Gray, pastor of Utica Baptist Church, Seneca, was elected president of the South Carolina Baptist Convention Wednesday morning at the denomination's annual meeting in Columbia.... Continue Reading »

Powdersville pastor Ron Lynch elected as Pastor’s Conference president

Published on November 10, 2008

Ron Lynch, pastor of Siloam Baptist Church in Powdersville, was elected president of the South Carolina Baptist Pastor's Conference Nov. 10 at Trinity Baptist Church, Cayce.... Continue Reading »