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Charleston Southern enrolllment up 3.7%

Published on August 31, 2006

Overall enrollment at Charleston Southern University is up 3.7 percent over last year, and the residence halls are at maximum capacity. The university enrollment plan is on schedule with 3,135 students in attendance. Approximately 1,200 new students representing 33... Continue Reading »

Piedmont Association holds missions celebration

Published on August 31, 2006

Several hundred people attended a ?Missions Celebration and Worship? meeting of the Piedmont Baptist Association, held at Brushy Creek Baptist Church, Easley, Aug. 27.... Continue Reading »

Lexington Association churches, individuals give $20,000 to help rebuild Mississippi Gulf Coast

Published on August 30, 2006

During the first executive committee meeting held in the new mission center of Lexington Baptist Association, the committee voted to channel a large portion of disaster relief donations received from LBA churches and individuals to help rebuild the Gulf... Continue Reading »

Judea Project pairs churches, associations with local communities

Published on August 29, 2006

Heeding God's command in Acts 1:8, local churches and Baptist associations spent time this summer concentrating on meeting needs in local communities. The Judea Project paired associations with churches to serve locally in much-needed areas. Lexington and York Baptist... Continue Reading »

In Charleston: Community evangelism project reaches inner city

Published on August 28, 2006

It is a largely untouched area. In the name of safety, no one has dared to enter the inner-city streets of Charleston. Behind the pristine streets of the Battery and the shops along the market is a largely avoided... Continue Reading »

Online Exclusive: “Facing the Giants” written, produced by Baptist pastors

Published on August 24, 2006

"Facing the Giants," a movie that was written and produced by two pastors of a Georgia Baptist church, will open in theaters in late September.... Continue Reading »

Online Exclusive: Charleston Southern University to kick off SONICFLOOd tour

Published on August 23, 2006

The Grammy-nominated Christian worship band SONICFLOOd will kick off a special concert tour called "This Generation ? Declaring God's Glory to Every Nation" at Charleston Southern University on Sunday, Aug. 27, at 7 p.m.... Continue Reading »

Four in 10 Americans admit prejudice against Muslims

Published on August 23, 2006

Almost 40 percent of Americans acknowledge having some prejudice against Muslims, but those with Muslim acquaintances are more likely to show favorable attitudes, a new USA Today/Gallup Poll shows.... Continue Reading »

EPIC held at Charleston Southern

Published on August 23, 2006

More than 255 people, representing 27 area churches, attended an EPIC (Equipping People in Church) training event at Charleston Southern University Aug. 5.... Continue Reading »

Greer First Baptist Church calls Rick Ezell of Illinois as pastor

Published on August 22, 2006

Rick Ezell, most recently of Naperville, Ill., has been elected pastor of First Baptist Church, Greer. He is the the 23rd pastor in the 125-year history of the church. He begins his duties Sept. 10.... Continue Reading »

Religion in Lebanon not as easy as ‘Muslim,’ ‘Christian’

Published on August 21, 2006

While some describe Lebanon in easy ?Muslim? and ?Christian? terms, the reality is much more complicated. The government recognizes 17 religious groups in the country. While their different beliefs are easy to describe, the relative size of the various... Continue Reading »

Gloverville Baptists warming feet, hands and hearts of Moldovan orphans this winter

Published on August 21, 2006

Operation Knit Together intends to take the pain out of spring for all the orphans in Moldova. But it's going to take a lot of shoes, socks and volunteers to provide for the residents of the country's 66 institutions.... Continue Reading »