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Anderson churches trading spaces, see arrangement as ‘God deal’

Published on March 6, 2007

It sounds like an idea for a new TV reality program. Two Anderson congregations are making an unusual move, perhaps the first of its kind among South Carolina Baptists: They are 'trading spaces.?... Continue Reading »

At Hamrick Lectures, concern for the poor marks true spirituality, Campolo says

Published on January 30, 2007

?God wants to see his kingdom break loose on earth. He wants to see it happen in Charleston, in Philadelphia, in New Orleans,? Tony Campolo declared at the 12th annual John A. Hamrick Lectureship Jan. 21-22.... Continue Reading »

Dillon team works among unreached people group in Burkina-Faso

Published on January 26, 2007

A 13-member team sponsored by First Baptist Church, Dillon, returned in mid-January from the church's second mission trip to the bush region of Burkina-Faso, where they worked among an unreached people group known as the Dagara.... Continue Reading »

S.C. team warms homes, hearts in war-torn Lebanon

Published on December 22, 2006

Six South Carolina Baptists distributed stove/heater units to 116 homes in war-torn Lebanon as part of relief efforts in early December, under the auspices of the International Mission Board.... Continue Reading »

New state convention president Mike Moody discovers calling in Navy

Published on December 12, 2006

Mike Moody, the newly elected president of the South Carolina Baptist Convention, has a special admiration for military veterans and those who are currently serving in the armed forces. Perhaps that is because Moody first sensed God's call to... Continue Reading »

‘Give it away,’ Wilton urges South Carolina Baptists

Published on November 27, 2006

Declaring that ?God has but one mandate for us,? Don Wilton, pastor of First Baptist Church, Spartanburg, urged South Carolina Baptists to ?give it away!?... Continue Reading »

Driggers receives Dodd award for exemplary CP support

Published on November 20, 2006

Carlisle Driggers, executive director-treasurer of the South Carolina Baptist Convention, was recognized as this year's recipient of the M.E. Dodd Award during the convention's annual meeting Nov. 14-15 at Taylors First Baptist Church.... Continue Reading »

Mike Moody elected SCBC president

Published on November 15, 2006

Mike Moody, pastor of First Baptist Church, Honea Path, was elected president of the South Carolina Baptist Convention during the Nov. 15 session of its 186th annual meeting in Taylors.... Continue Reading »

Along the Way: Citadel cadet sees his deployment to Afghanistan as opportunity to serve the High Commander in – ‘Operation Missions’

Published on November 14, 2006

David Collier expects to be deployed to Afghanistan with his National Guard unit in the next few months. When this infantry man arrives there, however, he will be carrying more than the standard issued equipment: He will also be... Continue Reading »

Spartanburg Released Time seeing results, director says

Published on November 14, 2006

Released Time programs in Spartanburg's District One schools, known as D1RT, began this fall with approximately 250 students and has already recorded about 30 students accepting Christ, reported Tracy Burns, who became executive director last January.... Continue Reading »

SCBC adopts $32.75 million budget, honors Driggers, extends missions partnership 2 years

Published on November 14, 2006

Messengers to the annual meeting of South Carolina Baptist Convention, meeting at Taylors First Baptist Church Nov. 14, adopted a $32.75 million Cooperative Program budget and extended their missions partnership with South Asia for another two years.... Continue Reading »

Resolutions express appreciation to Driggers, affirm ‘alternative assignments,’ address concerns

Published on November 14, 2006

In addition to a resolution of appreciation for Carlisle Driggers, who will have completed 17 years of invaluable leadership to the South Carolina Baptist Convention when he retires in February, the 1,226 registered messengers to the annual meeting Nov.... Continue Reading »