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Greenville businessman uncovers ‘diamonds of principles’ in new book

Published on October 24, 2008

In ?Little by Little: A Journey to Success and Significance for Life,? (2008, B&H Publishing Group, Nashville) Greenville businessman Jack E. Shaw offers up the collected wisdom of his personal and professional experiences to encourage readers to become people... Continue Reading »

Senior citizens attend retreat at Springmaid

Published on October 24, 2008

A recent retreat for senior citizens, held annually at Springmaid Beach, attracted 455 people representing 29 churches ? nine of them from the Palmetto Baptist Association.... Continue Reading »

Veteran Greenville pastor accepts call to Beaufort

Published on October 24, 2008

Jim Wooten will begin duties Dec. 1 as pastor of The Baptist Church of Beaufort. For the past 21 years, he has been pastor of Earle Street Baptist Church in Greenville.... Continue Reading »

Wilton headlines Bible Fest weekend at North Greenville

Published on October 24, 2008

Don Wilton, pastor of First Baptist Church, Spartanburg, and former president of the South Carolina Baptist Convention, will be keynote speaker for Bible Fest, Nov. 21-22, at North Greenville University.... Continue Reading »

South Carolina volunteers advance the Good News in South Asia

Published on October 23, 2008

India ? The domed mosque looming before them, four South Carolina volunteers struck up a conversation with a group of Muslim men standing outside the entryway. After more than a week, the practice had nearly become second nature. They... Continue Reading »

South Carolina women share the love of Christ through relationships

Published on October 23, 2008

American and Indian, Christian and Muslim, they came from different cultures and spoke different languages; but when the 10 women packed into the small room of a Muslim home, they learned that they share as many similarities as they... Continue Reading »

Kid at heart: Skelton celebrates 16 summers at La Vida

Published on October 23, 2008

Working in an environment with Girls in Action, Acteens, and college students could make a person weary after 16 years, but not for Cindy Skelton. In fact, her desire has always been to work with such a diverse age... Continue Reading »

Executive Board approves budget, renovation plans for White Oak

Published on October 23, 2008

The Executive Board of the South Carolina Baptist Convention approved the 2009 operating budget proposal of $34,250,000 during its meeting Oct. 13-14 at White Oak Conference Center. Other agenda items included plans for new construction and renovation of White... Continue Reading »

Wingate celebrates grand opening

Published on October 23, 2008

The new Wingate by Wyndham hotel, located at the entrance to Charleston Southern University, held its grand opening ceremonies with a ribbon cutting Oct. 10.... Continue Reading »

First Person – God shatters expectations in South Asia

Published on October 23, 2008

This trip, for me, was about shattering expectations. So much about a trip to India is in opposition to my personality. I love India. I have a heart for India. I love the food. All those things go without... Continue Reading »

To South Carolina Baptists: An Invitation to Experience Kingdom Life

Published on October 22, 2008

This coming Nov. 11-12, Baptists of South Carolina will gather in Columbia for our annual convention. Included in the many important initiatives presented will be our new emphasis ? Experience Kingdom Life.... Continue Reading »

A God-centered approach to battling breast cancer: Upstate woman gladly bears scars in Jesus’ name

Published on October 22, 2008

As National Breast Cancer Awareness Month (October) comes to a close, there's at least one upstate woman who knows it's crucial to remain passionate about the issue year-round, and that the best counseling available is God-centered.... Continue Reading »