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Pastors’ Conference to spotlight ‘different ways’ of reaching world

Pastors? Conference president Bryant Wright has prayerfully and carefully designed a gathering that has something for the young and the old, something for those who embrace a contemporary style of music and something for those who have a more... Continue Reading »

Speaker for ministers’ wives meeting sees homes as witnessing tools

Georg Andersen is a unique practitioner of the art of American interior design. Even though his portfolio includes projects in some of the world's most expensive homes and hotels, and despite the fact that his work has been featured... Continue Reading »

SCBC plans reception for messengers

South Carolina Baptist messengers to the Southern Baptist Convention's annual meeting in Greensboro, N.C., will gather on Tuesday night, June 13.... Continue Reading »

Greensboro SBC related meetings

DOMs: ‘Partnering for Kingdom Purposes’ “Partnering for Kingdom Purposes” will be the theme for the Southern Baptist Conference of Associational Directors of Missions’ June 11-12 annual meeting in Greensboro, N.C. The meeting will begin with a worship celebration at... Continue Reading »

Every Baptist a tither!

In January 1950, WMU's Royal Service magazine carried an article entitled ?Right Percentage? that highlighted the 25th anniversary of the Cooperative Program. This unique Southern Baptist program pools monetary resources from churches to support the goal of spreading the... Continue Reading »

State conventions vary in CP missions giving

The Cooperative Program enables churches, associations, state conventions and Southern Baptist entities to make a difference in the lives of people around the world, as together they fulfill the command of Christ in Acts 1:8.... Continue Reading »

New resource helps churches ‘complete the Acts 1:8 task’

?God has a heartbeat to bring revival to our nation,? Ken Hemphill told participants at an Encouraging Kingdom Leaders Minister's Conference in Louisiana. ?But it will not occur until we have a revival in our giving.?... Continue Reading »

Fast Facts

CP: 1.6 percent above last year’s pace Year-to-date contributions through the Southern Baptist Convention’s Cooperative Program are 1.66 percent above the same time frame in 2005. As of April 30, the year-to-date total of $117,595,665 for CP missions is... Continue Reading »

South Carolina Showcase for May 18, 2006

El Blackwell was recently honored for his 10-year anniversary by Ebenezer Welcome Baptist Church, Landrum. He has been the minister of music for the church since May 5, 1996. Blackwell is also a member of The Foothill Boys Quartet.... Continue Reading »

National apologist: Prepare for ‘Code’ dialog to share truth

Christians should take advantage of the opportunity paid for by Hollywood to engage the culture about the Bible, Mike Licona, a leading expert in defending Christianity, said.... Continue Reading »

My Answer – with Billy Graham

Dear Dr. Graham: My husband unexpectedly died in his sleep six months ago, and we didn't even have a chance to say goodbye. I don't think I?ll ever get over it. I know we?ll meet again in heaven, but... Continue Reading »

Fresh Ideas by Diana Davis

It's a significant milestone for teens in your church family. Looking for fresh ideas to honor your church's high school graduates? Try some of these:... Continue Reading »