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Scudder begins duties as DOM in Savannah River Association

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 »

‘A Goal of One’ reaches mid-year mark

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 »

NGU receives accreditation for MBA degree program

The Southern Association of Colleges and Universities (SACS) recently approved North Greenville University's master of business administration program. The approval allows NGU to begin offering an MBA degree beginning July 21 at its T. Walter Brashier Graduate School in... Continue Reading »

Driggers to host listening sessions

South Carolina Baptists are invited to meet with Carlisle Driggers, executive director-treasurer, South Carolina Baptist Convention, and discuss statewide Baptist work at four regional listening sessions.... Continue Reading »

Help wanted

A small church with only 10 members and several visitors needs help in finishing a building that was started 15 years ago. Hillcrest Baptist Church in Dalzell needs materials and manpower to complete a concrete-block building to be used... Continue Reading »