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Sunday Dinner: Ripe Tomato Pie

Betty Hawsey of Lexington Baptist Church could probably change the mind of our grandson. While having lunch with us recently, 11-year-old Garrison Smith declared that he does not like tomatoes. "You need to get over that," I counseled in... Continue Reading »

North Anderson Baptist Church having success with Sunday evening small groups built for discipleship growth

At a time when many churches arguably shift away from Sunday evening emphases, North Anderson Baptist Church, Anderson, has enjoyed success with a small group focus designed to grow disciples.... Continue Reading »

First Person: Michael Jackson’s love

?I love you,? Michael Jackson told his fans. He flashed the peace sign. He seemed to be a kind soul, apart from the brash, angry look that typified much of his on-stage persona. He loved children but found himself... Continue Reading »

Austin to host statewide listening sessions

South Carolina Baptists are invited to meet with Jim Austin, executive director-treasurer of the South Carolina Baptist Convention, to discuss statewide Baptist work at six regional listening sessions.... Continue Reading »

Crossing Carolina for July 9, 2009

  Charles Moore CHARLES MOORE was called as pastor by Steep Bottom Baptist Church, Estill, June 7. Moore had been serving as interim at Steep Bottom since July 2008. He received his bachelor of ministry degree from Clear Creek... Continue Reading »

‘Spiritual fervor’ spurs growth

I understand what the study from ?New Buildings, Services Lead to Growth? focused on, but I must say, our church has grown within the past five years without expanding.... Continue Reading »

Wilbur T. Reid

Wilbur T. Reid, 94, of Bethea Baptist Retirement Center, Darlington, who served as a pastor for more than 55 years, died April 19, 2009.... Continue Reading »

Break from ‘religious rituals’

As Shawn White pointed out, 'tradition is killing the convention, not conservatism? (June 11). I have witnessed this firsthand in my community.... Continue Reading »

MS diagnosis leads pastor to write book

Mike Thompson, pastor of The Journey, a church plant in Greenville, was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis 11 years ago. He tells the story of his struggle and how Christ released him from fear of the disease in a book,... Continue Reading »

Let’s respect our older leaders

Tradition is one of the binding forces of the church throughout the history of the church. It is not to be cast aside lightly. Those gray-haired people attending the conventions and sitting on the pews in the local churches... Continue Reading »

‘Truth Project’ creator to speak at Taylors First Baptist Church

Taylors First Baptist Church will host a speaking event Aug. 27 sponsored by a South Carolina public policy organization affiliated with Focus on the Family. Del Tackett, creator and teacher of 'the Truth Project,? will speak in a ticketed... Continue Reading »

First Person: My thoughts from the SBC annual meeting

This year's meeting in Louisville was marked by more younger people present than in previous conventions. The music was a great blend. The hall was comfortably filled for most of the sessions.... Continue Reading »