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Mission group works on Johnsonville church building

Nearly 200 volunteers from several states joined together recently to build a new family life center at First Baptist Church, Johnsonville. Among the many volunteers was Justin Leonard, who suffers from a disability that left him unable to walk.... Continue Reading »

Terry to lead multiplication team at South Carolina Baptist Convention

Wayne Terry has been tapped to lead the new South Carolina Baptist Convention multiplication team. He began duties July 24.... Continue Reading »

Fall retreat for senior adults to be held in Myrtle Beach

Approximately 400 senior adults, representing as many as 25 churches, are gearing up for the annual fall retreat at Springmaid Beach Resort and Conference Center in Myrtle Beach.... Continue Reading »

Crossing Carolina for August 7, 2008

Dennis Wilkins DENNIS WILKINS retired July 27 from the pastorate of First Baptist Church, Bluffton, where he served for 12 years. During his tenure, 1,000 people joined the church and a new sanctuary was built in 2006. He served... Continue Reading »

First Person: Back to school, back to church

August is the last full month of summer and a stark reminder that schools will be enrolling for another year. Laws mandate the education of children within our communities. Some choose to enroll in the public schools, while others... Continue Reading »

Rising out of ashes

Our church, Hillcrest Baptist in Dalzell, burned to the ground on Sunday, Feb. 17 at 4:50 a.m. The members met in our house for worship that Lord's Day and we all agreed the Lord wanted us to rebuild the... Continue Reading »

Mismanaged conflict a growing problem in the church

In the past two years, 175 pastors and staff have been forced from their places of service in South Carolina Baptist Convention churches. Many more left under pressure or went unreported.... Continue Reading »

Fast Facts for August 7, 2008

Baylor regents fire president John Lilley, president of Baylor University in Waco, Tex., has been terminated by the school’s board of regents after less than three years in the position. Lilley was the focus of controversy in March when... Continue Reading »

U.S. House apologizes for slavery, ‘Jim Crow’ laws

The injustice of slavery, ?Jim Crow? segregation laws and racist attitudes that linger in American society demand an apology, the U.S. House of Representatives acknowledged June 29 in a resolution adopted on a voice vote at the nation's capitol.... Continue Reading »

Church Weekday Education workshop focuses on love, laughing and learning

Are you smarter than a preschooler? In a nod to the popular television game show, ?Are You Smarter than a Fifth Grader?? the Church Weekday Education workshop held June 25-26 at White Oak Conference Center focused on play, complete... Continue Reading »

900 campers escape injury in NGU storm

About 900 teenagers and camp staff narrowly escaped injury when severe storms struck the campus of North Greenville University July 21.... Continue Reading »

South Carolinians reaching South Asia for God’s glory

South Carolina volunteers continue to go to the far corners of South Asia, touching lives with the gospel of Jesus Christ. One group of volunteers recently held a baseball clinic in Sri Lanka.... Continue Reading »

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