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Offended

I was offended by the picture of Padgetts Creek Baptist Church recognizing the Masons. This was in the May 3 issue.... Continue Reading »

Opening ‘Pandora’s Box’

I am saddened that some in the Southern Baptist Convention are attempting to make the 'sBC tent? large enough to contain Pentecostalism. Their first step to 'sBC Pentecostalism? is the ?public ? propagating of Private Prayer Language.... Continue Reading »

Thanks for the truth

I was really glad to read the truth in The Baptist Courier this afternoon (May 3 issue, ?Page: 20/20 segment one-sided?).... Continue Reading »

Former exec Driggers has new address

Following his retirement as executive director-treasurer of the South Carolina Baptist Convention, Carlisle Driggers and his wife Jeanette have moved to their home in Georgia. Their new address is: 4076 Highway 142, Shady Dale, Ga. 31085.... Continue Reading »

SBC president clarifies views on education

With some news stories seemingly tying him to the so-called public school ?exit strategy,? Southern Baptist Convention president Frank Page issued a statement May 9 saying he 'strongly supports? Christian families involved in public school education but also is... Continue Reading »

Pastors’ wives to gain ‘Strength for the Journey’

'strength for the Journey? is the theme for the third annual Pastors? Wives Conference of the Southern Baptist Convention's Pastors? Conference in San Antonio, with several noted pastors? wives sharing ways God has strengthened them in their life experiences.... Continue Reading »

SBC Briefs for May 17, 2007

SBC nominees from S.C. announced Nominees to serve on the Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee, the four denominational boards – International Mission Board, North American Mission Board, LifeWay Christian Resources and GuideStone Financial Resources – the Ethics and Religious... Continue Reading »

Capitol View – by Joe Mack

While I usually write about state issues, I occasionally discuss federal issues and our leaders serving in Washington. This week, I?d like to reprint a news release I received from Washington.... Continue Reading »

First Person: Pray for laborers in harvest – by Frank Page

In the month of May, I will be privileged to speak at the graduation ceremonies of two seminaries and at least one college. Over the last eight months, I have spoken at all of our Southern Baptist seminaries in... Continue Reading »

Video: Jim Austin discusses his journey of faith

Prior to his election as executive director-treasurer of the South Carolina Baptist Convention on April 26, Jim Austin traced his journey faith. Watch and listen here.... Continue Reading »

Page: ’20/20′ segment one-sided

Much is being done and more can be done to protect children from sexual predators within Southern Baptist churches, but an April 13 ABC News ?20/20? segment on the issue amounted to ?yellow journalism,? SBC president Frank Page says.... Continue Reading »

Courier seeking your ‘people story’ ideas

The Baptist Courier is looking for good stories, and the editor is asking readers to help with the search by providing leads.... Continue Reading »