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Anglers’ retreat nets more than just a good catch

Published on May 21, 2009

A fishing retreat turned into something more when a men's group from State Street Baptist Church, Cayce, took place in an ?Ironman Outdoors? ministry catfish retreat May 1-3.... Continue Reading »

Hunt: Unhealthy SBC needed ‘shock’ of Great Commission Resurgence declaration

Published on May 21, 2009

The strongly worded 10-point declaration, 'toward a Great Commission Resurgence,? released April 27, was a needed 'shock? for an unhealthy Southern Baptist Convention, according to SBC president Johnny Hunt.... Continue Reading »

Gallamore to chair SBC committee

Published on May 21, 2009

South Carolina pastor and former state convention president David Gallamore has been appointed by SBC president Johnny Hunt to chair the 70-member Committee on Committees of the Southern Baptist Convention.... Continue Reading »

‘It’s about Jesus, not the motorcycles’

Published on May 21, 2009

It wasn't a natural disaster, but it impacted more than a quarter-million people. It happened on the coast of South Carolina, and people came from as far away as Louisiana and Virginia to assist. It was Myrtle Beach Bike... Continue Reading »

‘Great Commission Resurgence’ must be fueled by relationship

Published on May 21, 2009

If Southern Baptists want to see a ?Great Commission Resurgence,? Henry Blackaby believes they need to focus on the relationship between disciples and the living Lord Jesus, not launch a new emphasis on evangelism.... Continue Reading »

Commentary: King helped show the way … by Don Kirkland

Published on May 21, 2009

Not many South Carolinians ever met or even knew Archie King, who died May 12 at the age of 86 at his home in Murfreesboro, Tenn. Thousands in the Palmetto State have felt the impact of his ministry, however.... Continue Reading »

South Carolina Campers on Mission go from seashore to the mountains

Published on May 21, 2009

More than 30 South Carolina Baptist Campers on Mission capped off their annual spring rally by traveling to LifeWay's Ridgecrest Conference Center near Asheville, where they helped spruce up the scenic mountain retreat.... Continue Reading »

Youth Bible Drill held in Columbia

Published on May 21, 2009

Youth Bible Drill was held May 2 at St. Andrews Baptist Church, Columbia. The 34 participants were in grades 7, 8, or 9 and represented churches from all over the state.... Continue Reading »

Sunday Dinner: Vegetable Casserole

Published on May 19, 2009

Many years ago, my Ed and I were attending a dinner at some event and a dish similar to this was served. Since then I have tried several recipes, but the one shared with us today by Shelby Whitfield... Continue Reading »

First Person – The Cost of Shortsightedness

Published on May 13, 2009

The Courier's recent piece on the graying of SBC leadership (April 30) articulates a question that has been simmering on the back burner of issues facing Southern Baptists. Thoughtful critics, however, have been discussing it for quite a while.... Continue Reading »

‘Rally for Israel’ slated for May 17

Published on May 13, 2009

Two South Carolina Baptists from Lexington are playing leading roles in plans to stage a ?Rally for Israel? on May 17 on the grounds of the State House in Columbia.... Continue Reading »

Readers address ‘graying of SBC leadership’

Published on May 13, 2009

In “With graying of Southern Baptist Convention leadership, what comes next?” (April 30), the Courier’s Butch Blume addresses the staunch reality of the void of pastors under the age of 40 in the SBC’s current leadership. I think Blume’s... Continue Reading »