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Hester joins South Carolina WMU staff

Danny Hester began duties as associate over co-ed ministries and mission action for South Carolina Woman's Missionary Union in May.... Continue Reading »

Study lacking

The LifeWay study on the use of private prayer language is lacking some important information.... Continue Reading »

Charleston Southern University’s New Vision wraps up tour

New Vision, Charleston Southern University's contemporary Christian vocal ensemble, completed its weeklong ministry tour through North Carolina and Virginia May 13.... Continue Reading »

Evangelistic tool reaps eternal benefits

The Baptist Collegiate Ministry at Francis Marion University sponsored an event called ?Love/Hate? that was an evangelistic tool for sharing the gospel via an open discussion forum where students could talk about the important issues they face during their... Continue Reading »

The Pastor’s Corner – by Danny Burnley

?As the Lord commanded Moses, so he numbered them in the wilderness of Sinai ... all that were able to go forth to war? (Numbers 1:19-20). . It is on July 4 of each year when we are reminded... Continue Reading »

Parish Nursing ministry promotes wellness among congregations

When Paul Bateman, an usher at Earle Street Baptist Church in Greenville, befriended a church member who sat by herself on the back pew, he had no idea of the ministry that would come from his display of kindness.... Continue Reading »

South Carolina Showcase for June 28, 2007

Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church, Easley, celebrated two important events May 25. Eighteen members were presented plaques in recognition of being members 50 years or longer. James Campbell received special recognition for being a member 78 years. After the morning... Continue Reading »

Through cancer, Iva woman trusts God’s plans for her life

On Jan. 14, 2005, Jennifer Christenbury learned she had invasive ductile carcinoma ? breast cancer. It was a scary diagnosis for the elementary school teacher, wife and mother of two young children, who was serving as a Mission Friends... Continue Reading »

Page praised

I thoroughly enjoyed Dr. Page's presiding over the SBC in San Antonio. I was so glad to see and hear him deal fairly with everyone, even bending over backward to accommodate all who wish to speak, make motions, and... Continue Reading »

South Carolinians at the SBC

Bruce Price and his wife Sonya visit the Alamo. Price is pastor of Buffalo Baptist Church, Blacksburg.     The choir from First Baptist Church, Taylors, sang during the opening session of the Southern Baptist Convention in San Antonio.... Continue Reading »

Hand-in-hand

After reading the May 17 letter about Southern Baptists and Freemasonry entitled ?Offended,? I felt compelled to write.... Continue Reading »

Nation, SBC mourn loss of Ruth Bell Graham

Ruth Bell Graham, wife of evangelist Billy Graham, died June 14, surrounded by her husband and five children at her Montreat, N.C., home. She was 87.... Continue Reading »