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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 »

An Encouraging Word – by Don Wilton

Published on October 31, 2006

With our South Carolina Baptist Convention annual meeting just around the corner, I want you to know how delighted I am at the prospect of seeing you all as we gather together to celebrate our fellowship and unity as... Continue Reading »

NGU hosts high school quiz bowl tournament

Published on October 31, 2006

On Sept. 30, North Greenville University hosted the second annual Crusader Cup, a high school academic tournament for upstate middle and high schools. Twenty-seven teams representing 14 schools competed in the tournament.... Continue Reading »

Christian Worldview Today – by Tony Beam

Published on October 31, 2006

Unfortunately, the political world is a nasty place. It reminds me of growing up in western North Carolina. My dad was a house painter. He used to get up early and fix something called liver mush for breakfast. He... Continue Reading »

Katrina-ravaged church gives $200,000 to other congregations

Published on October 31, 2006

First Baptist Church, Covington, La., distributed $10,000 checks to 20 churches in greater New Orleans in mid-October. First Baptist members raised the $200,000 by adding 10 percent to their tithes and offerings each week over the last year; if... Continue Reading »

IMB holds national South Asia conference in Spartanburg

Published on October 31, 2006

Representatives from seven states and as many South Asian countries gathered for the International Mission Board's South Asia mobilization conference Oct. 12-13 at Southside Baptist Church in Spartanburg.... Continue Reading »

Jerry A. Jones

Published on October 31, 2006

Jerry A. Jones, 67, of Sumter, a minister of music who served churches in the Upstate and the Midlands, died Oct. 17.... 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 »

Fast Facts

Published on October 31, 2006

Hawaiians thankful: No deaths or serious injuries Hawaii Baptists are expressing thanks that no deaths or serious injuries were reported when a 6.7-magnitude earthquake shook the island chain around 7 a.m. local time Sunday, Oct. 15. The quake was... 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 »

Crossing Carolina for November 2, 2006

Published on October 31, 2006

Rod Elliott ROD ELLIOTT began serving Oct. 1 as senior pastor of Kelleytown Baptist Church, Hartsville. He previously was pastor of Salem Baptist Church, Saluda. A former human resource manager, Elliott is a graduate of USC-Aiken and Southeastern Baptist... Continue Reading »