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Resolutions for annual meeting due by Oct. 16

Resolutions to be considered at the 190th annual meeting of the South Carolina Baptist Convention must be submitted by Oct. 16.... Continue Reading »

Murphy still finding ways to fulfill his Christian faith

Editor's note: Jim Murphy has been active in Southern Baptist work for much of his life. Before retiring from denominational work in 2007, he had served for 21 years with the North American Mission Board and seven years with... Continue Reading »

Pastor’s word not law

I am only a lay person and former deacon and have served on various committees in the churches of which I have been a member. I feel that the pastor should be the spiritual leader of the church.... Continue Reading »

My Answer – by Billy Graham

Dear Dr. Graham: My boyfriend and I have been living together for several years. Recently, I?ve been pressuring him to get married because I think it?ll bring us closer together, but he refuses to even talk about it. What's... Continue Reading »

Earlier listening sessions?

First, let me say I truly believe in the Great Commission of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ (Matthew 28:19, 20). Second, what was the rationale behind bringing the GCR to a vote prior to conducting regional ?listening sessions?... Continue Reading »

Missions leader Avery Willis dies at 76

Avery T. Willis Jr., creator of the MasterLife discipleship series and former mission board executive, died July 30, after a seven-month battle with leukemia. He was 76.... Continue Reading »

South Carolina lauded for baptism growth

South Carolina Baptists have been recognized for leading the Southern Baptist Convention in two baptism categories for the Annual Church Profile year 2008-2009. The awards were presented by the North American Mission Board at the annual Summer Senior Leadership... Continue Reading »

We are but God’s vessels

I believe our Southern Baptist Convention and our church members are confused. We are putting too much emphasis on worldly views of money, success, the economy and limiting our God. We understand God's direction giving us the Great Commission;... Continue Reading »

For the Sake of the Lost – A Tribute to Avery Willis

My good friend, Dr. Avery Willis, was a hero to many and a champion fighter for those who were lost. Avery was the retired senior vice president of the International Mission Board and the creator of the MasterLife discipleship... Continue Reading »

Seeking old music tracks

My choir at Greenwood Baptist Church, Surfside Beach, wants to perform ?An Old Fashioned Christmas,? by Don Wyrtzen this Christmas season. We have the books, but we do not have the sound track or a listening tape.... Continue Reading »

Capps strives to compete with class and dignity

Mike Capps would have been so proud. This is what he and his son, Matt, used to talk about all those years ago at old Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium as they watched their hometown Braves. Matt would gawk at blasts... Continue Reading »

‘Do things differently,’ NAMB’s Harris urges

Southern Baptist leaders ?need to be full of faith, not full of fear? as the search for a new North American Mission Board president goes on and many questions linger about how NAMB will implement the Great Commission Resurgence... Continue Reading »