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NAMB appoints new missionaries in South Carolina

The North American Mission Board has appointed four new missionaries in South Carolina.... Continue Reading »

Intersections: Where Faith Meets Life – by Bob Weathers

The popular film ?A Night at the Museum? is set in New York's Natural History Museum and revolves around the bewildering experiences of Larry, the new night watchman, played by Ben Stiller.... Continue Reading »

South Carolina Showcase for March 8, 2007

On Jan. 21, members of Dry Creek Baptist Church, Ward, honored Lowell Clark, their pastor of 44 years, with a surprise luncheon and gift. From left are deacons (past and present) Joe Padjett, William Herrin, Don Shealy, Carroll Salters,... Continue Reading »

Crossing Carolina for March 8, 2007

Darrell Engle DARRELL ENGLE was installed as bivocational pastor Jan. 21 by Cornerstone Baptist Church, Aiken. Larry Hughes, director of missions, Aiken Baptist Association, brought the installation message. Vickie Norris, Coni Sansom, and Burt Sansom provided music. Engle, who... Continue Reading »

The Pastor’s Corner – by Danny Burnley

Dr. Frank Page, president of our Southern Baptist Convention, has called upon each of us to pray for a spiritual awakening within our denomination. As we pray, let us be reminded how Zerubbabel led a delegation of some 50,000... Continue Reading »

North Greenville hosts Christian Worldview Week March 19-21

On March 19-21, the Christian Worldview Week at North Greenville University will be exploring ?God, Caesar and the Areopagus: Right Rendering in the Marketplace.? The three-day conference draws from Jesus? words to ?render to Caesar the things that are... Continue Reading »

McDuffie honored by SCEM during annual meeting Feb. 10

John Richard McDuffie of Aiken, founder and consultant of the South Carolina Equestrian Ministries, was posthumously awarded the ?Mark of Distinction? by SCEM. McDuffie passed away Dec. 24, 2006.... Continue Reading »

Columbia Metro Association initiates citywide ministry effort

With a large group of employees and students enjoying the day off, Columbia Metro Baptist Association decided to make the most of Martin Luther King Jr. Day by spearheading intentional evangelism opportunities. Dozens of people canvassed across Columbia, blessing... Continue Reading »

WMU announces executive board, nominating committee nominees

The Woman's Missionary Union has announced the 2007-2008 nominees for executive board positions. The WMU executive board manages the business of the organization during the year. Election of board members will take place March 17 during the WMU annual... Continue Reading »

First Person: Stepping stones for spiritual intimacy with God

While imprisoned for non-conformist preaching in 1675, John Bunyan wrote ?Pilgrim's Progress.? In this allegory of the Christian's journey to heaven, Christian makes his way from the City of Destruction to the Celestial City, journaling his starts and stops,... Continue Reading »

Album: “Plans to Leave”

Genre Country Gospel Playlist Plans to Leave (listen) We Can Pray I Want to Stand Where I Can See His Face Hang On to the Cross (listen) There’s a Land that Is Fairer than Day It’s About Time The... Continue Reading »

Album: “More than a Song”

Genre Praise and Worship/Contemporary Christian/Traditional Hymns Playlist Jesus We Crown You with Praise (listen) Shout to the Lord This Day The Heart of Worship People Need the Lord Written in Red (listen) Were It Not for Grace Grace Flows... Continue Reading »