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Joseph McGaha JOSEPH McGAHA has been called as pastor by Central Baptist Church in Cowpens. He formerly served New Haven Baptist Church in Oneida, Tenn. McGaha is a native of Asheville, N.C., and a graduate of Appalachian State University... Continue Reading »

Year-to-date contributions through the Southern Baptist Convention's Cooperative Program are 3.36 percent below the same time frame last year.... Continue Reading »

During Vacation Bible School June 21-25, the children and youth of Tyger Baptist Church, Taylors, learned about Joseph as they journeyed to “Egypt.” Total enrollment for the week was 50, with 15 youth serving as VBS leaders. Katie Doll,... Continue Reading »

I turned on the television set in the hotel room as I prepared to go to the convention center in Orlando, Fla., to attend the Southern Baptist Convention. A flash flood was occurring in Oklahoma City and a television... Continue Reading »

A two-week Vacation Bible School held in mid-June offered activities and worship opportunities for about 400 migrant workers and their children on St. Helena Island, near Beaufort.... Continue Reading »

My wife, Lynn, and I were in Chattanooga recently for the Gideons Tennessee state convention, and stayed at the Chattanooga Choo Choo hotel. The hotel was filled by three clubs of classic car enthusiasts, friends and soon-to-be friends joyfully... Continue Reading »

This one is easy. This one is good. This one can be made ahead of time for your Sunday feast.... Continue Reading »

Debbie McDowell, 51, director of the missions mobilization group of the South Carolina Baptist Convention, has announced her resignation after 22 years of service.... Continue Reading »

I would like to respond to the article in the July 8 edition concerning church control (?Church control is top reason for forced pastor terminations in S.C.?). I realize that my comments may not be well received by most... Continue Reading »

The North Greenville University baseball team defeated Bluefield College 7-6 in a 10-inning contest to earn the first national championship in school history on May 22.... Continue Reading »

An after-school program can be a much-needed ministry for churches interested in serving families, especially single-parent and dual-income families with school-age children kindergarten through sixth grade. Cindy Morris, director, childhood ministry group, South Carolina Baptist Convention, said after-school programs... Continue Reading »

For one week in mid-June, nine Lexington County residents put feet to Philadelphia's nickname: the ?City of Brotherly Love.? Could a group of such modest size leave even a tiny mark on the Pennsylvania city of about 3 million?... Continue Reading »