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International Mission Board reports cautionary finance news

Published on November 25, 2008

While celebrating the largest number of missionaries under appointment in recent years, trustees of the International Mission Board also heard some cautionary finance reports during their Nov. 10-11 meeting in Houston.... Continue Reading »

Elmore challenges Charleston Southern students to be leaders of influence

Published on November 25, 2008

In an uplifting message to students and faculty at Charleston Southern University, Tim Elmore, founder of Growing Leaders, said the goal of college students should be to find the situation where they can ripple with influence. Elmore spoke at... Continue Reading »

Anderson to host Wayfarer Camp in summer of ’09

Published on November 25, 2008

For years, Anderson University has opened its campus and hosted various camps during the summer. While the university's leadership enjoyed playing host, it felt as though there was an opportunity for something more.... Continue Reading »

South Carolina couple receives IMB appointment

Published on November 20, 2008

South Carolinians Michael and Amanda Hodge were among 105 new missionaries who were appointed Nov. 11 during the International Mission Board service at First Baptist Church, Houston.... Continue Reading »

Anderson University will acquire fairgrounds

Published on November 18, 2008

Anderson University announced Nov. 17 at a special gathering of students, faculty, staff, and university friends that it has struck a deal with the Anderson County Fair Inc. to acquire the Anderson County Fairgrounds, a mostly flat, 45-acre tract... Continue Reading »

Retiring South Carolina WMU director Blount recognized for service

Published on November 14, 2008

The Executive Board of the South Carolina Baptist Convention recognized retiring Woman"s Missionary Union executive director-treasurer Evelyn Blount during the annual meeting of the SCBC.... Continue Reading »

Two motions presented from floor at SCBC annual meeting

Published on November 14, 2008

Motions calling for a multi-site SCBC annual meeting and exploring a residential-care ministry for developmentally disabled adults were presented from the floor during the annual meeting of the South Carolina Baptist Convention Nov. 11-12.... Continue Reading »

Strengthening families important part of new SCBC president’s vision

Published on November 13, 2008

Moments after he was elected president of the South Carolina Baptist Convention on Nov. 12, Rudy Gray said during a press conference that he hopes to bring his experience as a marriage and family counselor to bear on the... Continue Reading »

SCBC messengers adopt new long-term emphasis, approve $34 million budget, choose president

Published on November 13, 2008

Gathering in Columbia Nov. 11-12, messengers to the 188th annual meeting of the South Carolina Baptist Convention approved a $34 million operating budget, adopted a new spiritual emphasis, approved a slate of resolutions and elected a new president.... Continue Reading »

Messengers adopt social, family-values resolutions

Published on November 13, 2008

Messengers to the 188th South Carolina Baptist Convention annual meeting approved eight resolutions on social and family-values issues.... Continue Reading »

Executive Board report: slight budget increase; statewide initiative announced

Published on November 12, 2008

Dennis Wilkins, chairman of the Budget, Audit and Finance Committee of the SCBC Executive Board, recommended a $34,250,000 budget for 2009, which reflects an increase of $300,000, or .9 percent, over the 2008 budget.... Continue Reading »

Seneca’s Rudy Gray elected president of South Carolina Baptist Convention

Published on November 12, 2008

James Rudy Gray, pastor of Utica Baptist Church, Seneca, was elected president of the South Carolina Baptist Convention Wednesday morning at the denomination's annual meeting in Columbia.... Continue Reading »