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Loving the lost begins with revival, says Page

Published on August 4, 2006

Loving the lost, as Christians should, begins with revival, Southern Baptist Convention president Frank Page told a group of International Mission Board missionaries in southern Asia.... Continue Reading »

South Carolina Showcase for August 10, 2006

Published on August 4, 2006

Pastor Lamar McAbee, his wife Paula and their son Logan were honored July 9 by Mountain Springs Baptist Church, Piedmont. Deacon chairman Steve Ellison, right, presented a Masterpiece Collectors sculpture on behalf of the church. McAbee, who has served... Continue Reading »

W.A. Criswell’s widow dies

Published on August 4, 2006

Bessie ?Betty? Marie Criswell, widow of legendary preacher W.A. Criswell, died Aug. 2 at the Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas at the age of 93.... Continue Reading »

SBC president finds refreshment amid missionaries in Asia

Published on August 4, 2006

Frank Page went to South Asia to minister to others, but he also was ministered to as International Mission Board missionaries extended their love to him, prayed over him and laughed with him.... Continue Reading »

Intersections: Where Faith Meets Life – by Bob Weathers

Published on August 4, 2006

Canadian Kyle MacDonald was jobless. But he dreamed of owning his own home. As far as he could tell, he had one thing in his favor. A red paper clip. That gave him an idea. And in one short... Continue Reading »

‘Vision team’ seeks launch of prayer initiative

Published on August 4, 2006

A four-member team from North Spartan Baptist Association, led by director of missions Ken Kirkley, participated in a ?vision trip? to the West Bengal region of India, May 26-June 9, to explore ways of sharing Jesus Christ with the... Continue Reading »

Viewpoint: The great alcohol debate – by Richard Land

Published on August 4, 2006

While the Bible may be subject to various interpretations concerning alcohol consumption, Southern Baptists? understanding of the issue has been exceedingly unambiguous. In the convention's history, SBC messengers have adopted more than 40 resolutions on the issue prior to... Continue Reading »

Colman assumes VP post at CSU

Published on August 4, 2006

Jim Colman has joined the Charleston Southern University family as the new vice president of academic affairs. He replaces A.K. Bonnette who stepped down in June after serving in the role for more than 20 years to re-enter the... Continue Reading »

First Person: God’s call, God’s vision – by Frank Page

Published on August 4, 2006

Since June 13, I have been trying to learn what it means to be the president of the Southern Baptist Convention. I have tried to use this as an opportunity to bring glory to God. I remind you of... Continue Reading »

CSU offers BMA at Grand Strand

Published on August 4, 2006

Charleston Southern University has expanded its popular bachelor of management arts degree program to include students in the Grand Strand area.... 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 »

Cowboy church makes way for gospel to ‘gallop in’

Published on July 21, 2006

Circle M Ranch, tucked away in Pelzer, is home to more than rodeos and horse shows. On any given Tuesday night, the cafe at Circle M is filled with boots, jeans, 10-gallon hats and the gospel.... Continue Reading »