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South Carolina Showcase for February 5, 2009

Red Bank Baptist Church, Saluda, will hold its 225th anniversary celebration on Feb. 15. The church was organized in February 1784. The present Greek-revival architectural-style sanctuary was designed by Joseph Casey, architect for much of Anderson University, and has... Continue Reading »

Crab-fishing pastor touches lives on bayou

The alarm sounds at 4 a.m. in Eddie Painter's house. In the village of Jean Lafitte, a tiny fishing community just south of New Orleans, the early November sunrise is still nearly two hours away.... Continue Reading »

In Your Interest – by Valerie Rumbough

January is a time of renewal, and also a time to begin new commitments. It is also Make Your Will month, and is a great time to be thinking about the things God has blessed you with, and what... Continue Reading »

Pastor’s diagnosis inspires church members to shave their heads

Central Baptist Church pastor Tim Coker has long been fond of his perfectly manicured hair, so he became a bit worried when a bout with cancer forced him to shave his head.... Continue Reading »

South Atlantic Conference admits Anderson University

The South Atlantic Conference has accepted an application for membership from Anderson University. Anderson will become the 10th conference member beginning July 1, 2010.... Continue Reading »

As Daytona 500 approaches, racing outreach uses ‘arm on tire’ approach

Even as NASCAR fans get ready for the 51st running of the Daytona 500 on Feb. 15, which signals the start of the motor racing season, many are not aware of a ministry that reaches out to drivers and... Continue Reading »

Abortion alternatives

The Anderson Care Pregnancy Center, a Christ-centered non-profit organization committed to providing pregnancy assistance and life-affirming alternatives to abortion, is at an all-time low in certain supplies, and donations are appreciated.... Continue Reading »

Seeks volunteers

LifeWay Glorieta Baptist Conference Center is currently searching for volunteers to help in their ministry April-October.... Continue Reading »

CSU alum Anthony Reed returns to speak during convocation

Anthony Reed, a Charleston Southern University graduate and native of Charleston, returned to CSU to celebrate Martin Luther King Day and to also speak at convocation.... Continue Reading »

Economy, reorganization, human needs top agenda for International Mission Board

Facing another year of a troubled economy, International Mission Board trustees pressed forward with efforts to restructure the organization and respond to a lost world in their Jan. 26-27 meeting.... Continue Reading »

Mack named pro-life ‘Citizen of the Year’

Joe Mack, director of the office of public policy of the South Carolina Baptist Convention, received the South Carolina Citizens for Life 2008 Pro-Life Citizen of the Year award on Jan. 17.... Continue Reading »

Capitol View – by Joe Mack

The state budget took center stage even before the General Assembly began the 2009 session. The senators and house members opened the session one week and furloughed themselves the next. Hopefully, we will have a productive year when everything... Continue Reading »