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Marvin C. Hembree

Marvin C. Hembree, 95, of Taylors, a pastor who served several Upstate churches over the course of a ministry that spanned more than 50 years, died March 1, 2008.... Continue Reading »

Fast Facts for April 17, 2008

Mohler tumor clear of cancer Albert Mohler Jr., president of Southern Baptist Seminary, received good news from the results of his recent surgery: A tumor removed from his colon is not cancerous. Mohler, 48, underwent surgery in March to... Continue Reading »

Caner, D’Souza headline Christian Worldview Week at North Greenville University

The 2008 Christian Worldview Week ? featuring Ergun Caner, Dinesh D'souza, Frank Reich, Ronald Marks and worship leader Calvin Hunt ? was hosted by North Greenville University March 17-19.... Continue Reading »

‘Making Change’ tour focuses on stewardship

Ken Hemphill, national Empowering Kingdom Growth strategist, has turned his attention and the attention of Southern Baptists to an issue, he says, is the ?one specific issue of repentance that God demands of the people who would experience revival.?... Continue Reading »

South Carolinians reaching South Asia for God’s glory

To learn about the SCBC's 2008 service opportunities in South Asia, visit www.scbaptist.org.... Continue Reading »

First Person: Spirited, Christlike climate debate

Recently, Southern Baptists? attention has been focused on media reports which relate to the signing and release of a document titled, 'southern Baptists Environment and Climate Initiative.? Seldom have I seen such a reaction. Part of this has been... Continue Reading »

SCBC launches new Web site

This month, the South Carolina Baptist Convention launched a new Web site with enhanced features, easier navigation and extended capabilities.... Continue Reading »

Beam, Strickland named to Resolutions Committee

SBC president Frank Page has named two South Carolinians as members of the Resolutions Committee who will serve during the June 10-11 Southern Baptist Convention annual meeting in Indianapolis.... Continue Reading »

Urges support for offering

I strongly urge my fellow Southern Baptists to support the Mother's Day Offering for South Carolina Baptist Ministries for the Aging. The offering this year will assist elderly pastors, missionaries and their spouses who do not have adequate funds... Continue Reading »

On ‘slippery slope’ to pantheism?

First, we should be excellent stewards of the environment. Second, do we really accept the premise that cutting down a tree (destroy the creation) is equivalent to 'tearing a page out of the Bible??... Continue Reading »

CSU hosts LifeWorks breakfast

More than a hundred local business leaders attended the LifeWorks Charleston breakfast hosted by Charleston Southern University. The mission of LifeWorks is to be a conduit for Christian professionals seeking to successfully apply their faith in the marketplace, providing... Continue Reading »

Church growth expert Malphurs to lead premier learning event

He is one of the most widely read authors on church growth. His books are required seminary reading. And he leads one of the most sought-after church leadership development institutes. Aubrey Malphurs, professor of pastoral ministries at Dallas Theological... Continue Reading »