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First Person: The new Southern Baptist Convention – by Frank Page

Published on July 21, 2006

To be writing this article is truly an overwhelming feeling. As I have said in previous press releases, the presidency of the Southern Baptist Convention is not something I ever sought or ever believed to be possible. However, God... Continue Reading »

Pastors leave preaching retreat with new passion

Published on July 21, 2006

Every annual Bible Study and Preaching Retreat is designed with the hope that it will be a ?mountaintop experience? for the pastors, evangelists and lay people in attendance, but this year's edition more than met that lofty goal by... Continue Reading »

Rick Gage crusade draws thousands to Gaffney High’s stadium

Published on July 21, 2006

Evangelist Rick Gage has dedicated his life to reaching rural America with the gospel message that he believes changes lives, communities, and the world. No town is too small for the evangelist, who has been filling football stadiums across... Continue Reading »

Vision Casting – by Carlisle Driggers

Published on July 21, 2006

It is most encouraging to keep hearing reports about so many mission trips our church members are taking these hot summer days. They are going to various places around the nation and all over the world. I cannot help... Continue Reading »

SCBC music office ‘notes’ 50 years of ministry

Published on July 21, 2006

In 2006, the South Carolina Baptist Convention is commemorating 50 years of music ministry through the convention's music office.... Continue Reading »

An Encouraging Word – by Don Wilton

Published on July 21, 2006

All around the world, people just like us gather in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ. So think about this for a moment. At this very time, there are people, some of whom may well speak another language,... Continue Reading »

SBC’s Frank Page envisions New Orleans reshaped for Christ

Published on July 21, 2006

Frank Page said he thought he was prepared for New Orleans in his first official visit as president of the Southern Baptist Convention since his election in mid-June. But that was before pastors David Crosby of First Baptist Church... Continue Reading »

As fighting escalates, Baptist workers call for prayer

Published on July 21, 2006

International Mission Board personnel in the Middle East urged Southern Baptists to pray for peace in Lebanon, Israel and the entire region as it plunges closer to full-scale warfare.... Continue Reading »

Crossing Carolina for July 27, 2006

Published on July 21, 2006

Tim Howard TIM HOWARD has begun duties as minister of spiritual growth and senior adults at Covenant Baptist Church, Lancaster. For the past six years, he has served the church as minister of youth. He is a graduate of... Continue Reading »

South Carolina Showcase for July 27, 2006

Published on July 21, 2006

Mission Friends at Hillcrest Baptist Church, Easley, collected $124.83 for the Annie Armstrong Easter Offering. Each child worked faithfully, collecting the offering in frosting containers. Pictured are Jessica Gordon, Jamie Whitfield, Carey Quarles, Sarah Scoggins, Justin Wall, Jacob Scoggins,... Continue Reading »

Scudder begins duties as DOM in Savannah River Association

Published on July 21, 2006

Steve Scudder is the new director of missions for Savannah River Baptist Association. He began duties June 1.... Continue Reading »

‘A Goal of One’ reaches mid-year mark

Published on July 19, 2006

Ronnie Helms, pastor of Roddy Baptist Church in Catawba, welled up with tears several times as he spoke of his life, his salvation experience and his church. Helms, a former paint contractor, was called into ministry after 30 years... Continue Reading »