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Faith-based adviser Page ‘frustrated’ with administration

A member of President Obama's faith-based advisory council says he has been ?frustrated? at the administration's policies concerning life issues and that he plans on seeking clarification as to whether the president opposes all or only certain types of... Continue Reading »

‘Bring-a-Kid’ offers Darlington NASCAR experience

The 23rd annual ?Bring-a-Kid? race night at Darlington Raceway will be held Friday, May 8, with the running of the NASCAR Diamond Hill Plywood 200.... Continue Reading »

‘Bridge’ links volunteers to mission opportunities

Originally, Mullen Baptist Church was a one-room schoolhouse. A year ago, church members decided to step out on faith and add 7,000 square feet for a new auditorium, classrooms and bathrooms. Cosat's local associational missions director told him about... Continue Reading »

Crossing Carolina for April 2, 2009

Mark Bordeaux MARK BORDEAUX was recently honored by Westside Baptist Church, Sumter, on his 10th anniversary as pastor. Hal Mayer, lead pastor at The Church at the Bay in Tampa, led in a roast of Bordeaux. “I am unworthy... Continue Reading »

Capitol View – by Joe Mack

As Southern Baptists, we believe that all forms of gambling go against the teachings and principles of God's word concerning the stewardship of the resources he has given us. We believe the negative social influence will outweigh any cause... Continue Reading »

SCBC’s Austin lectures on history of evangelism at Charleston Southern

Jim Austin, executive director-treasurer of the South Carolina Baptist Convention, was guest lecturer in a recent evangelism class at Charleston Southern University.... Continue Reading »

Commentary: For S.C., 2009 a significant year in international missions – by Don Kirkland

No matter what the year, it would be a good one for the International Mission Board to bring its commissioning service for new appointees to South Carolina, a state with a consistently strong record of support ? both in... Continue Reading »

Martha Franks hosts luncheon for participants in renovation project

Dina Hair, executive director of Martha Franks Baptist Retirement Community, recently hosted a luncheon for a group of people who assisted with refurbishing the historical Villa and a guesthouse on campus.... Continue Reading »

Insight Needed

Re: ?Executive Committee postpones determination whether Texas church is in ?friendly cooperation? ? (March 5): The article states that the Southern Baptist Convention's Executive Committee is currently involved in a study to determine if the convention should remain affiliated... Continue Reading »

Georgetown Baptist Historical Society makes pledge for church history fund

The Coastal Educational Foundation of Coastal Carolina University has received a pledge of $25,000 from the recently organized Georgetown Baptist Historical Society to establish a church history fund.... Continue Reading »

First Person – A Church on Autopilot?

A car can't drive itself, at least not on our streets, but the day may be coming when cars will have autopilot. Could it be some churches are already stuck on autopilot? Are some pastors and staff expecting the... Continue Reading »

In Your Interest – by Valerie Rumbough

If you?ve ever helped your adult children financially, you?re not alone. Approximately 90 percent of today's parents have done so.... Continue Reading »