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Could Curtis’ exhortation be classifed as needless rhetoric?

Published on November 14, 2006

I read with sadness Chairman Bill Curtis" open letter to Southern Baptists pertaining to Bill Harrell, Chairman of the SBC Executive Committee and his comments to The Christian Index. The irony in the context of his exhortation is stark... Continue Reading »

Have we forgotten how to cooperate, and why we cooperate?

Published on November 13, 2006

I am heartbroken by what I am seeing. Individuals on different sides of a variety of issues continue to fire rhetorical salvos at one another, with little apparent regard for the current effectiveness of our evangelistic strategies. The ultimate... Continue Reading »

SC Baptists should be informed when voting for convention president

Published on November 8, 2006

Informed people are inspired people. South Carolina Baptists need to be aware of any information that would enable them to make an intelligent decision when it comes time to elect a president to lead them in the days to... Continue Reading »

We still believe in traditional family values

Published on November 8, 2006

On Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2006, Southern Baptists from around South Carolina went to the polls and made a stand for their beliefs. They sent a message to the rest of America by saying we support conservative candidates and conservative... Continue Reading »

I pray that our president’s call for revival will be heeded

Published on November 8, 2006

I have been greatly encouraged by Dr. Frank Page's emphasis on revival during his short tenure as SBC president. In a recent article, Dr. Page quotes Roy Fish: ?For 30 years we have tried to raise baptism numbers among... Continue Reading »

Prayer topic of Page’s visit to White House

Published on October 31, 2006

Prayer was the topic of conversation when the president of the Southern Baptist Convention met with the President of the United States Oct. 11.... Continue Reading »

Can the church close the back door?

Published on October 31, 2006

While a great deal of effort is made by churches and denominations to attract new church members, LifeWay Research's newest study surveys the ?formerly churched? to better understand why people leave.... Continue Reading »

Formerly churched indicate openness to return

Published on October 31, 2006

LifeWay Research found more than two-thirds of formerly churched adults are open to the idea of attending church regularly again.... Continue Reading »

First Person: The deep need for relevancy – by Frank Page

Published on October 31, 2006

In recent weeks, I have been traveling across our country, speaking in seminaries, colleges, churches and trustee meetings. I have pointed to what I call the three ?Rs? which are desperately needed for the future of the Southern Baptist... Continue Reading »

Be united

Published on October 31, 2006

There are many churches that have fought, and continue to fight, over music, whether traditional or contemporary.... Continue Reading »

Pen pals

Published on October 31, 2006

Christian young people in your state are invited to take part in a missions project with Chinese students who are taking English. Each year we receive about 2,000 letters from Chinese students addressed 'to an American friend,? and we... Continue Reading »

Staying in bed outranks sitting in pews?

Published on October 31, 2006

A good night's sleep ranks far above attending church as a favorite activity, a nationwide poll shows.... Continue Reading »