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Charleston Southern University hosts senior adults

More than 500 senior adults representing 53 churches attended the South Carolina Baptist Senior Adult Convention March 31-April 2 at Charleston Southern University.... Continue Reading »

Powers named director of Singing Churchmen

Mark Powers, South Carolina Baptist Convention director of worship and music, received the director's baton of the Singing Churchmen as the group expressed their appreciation to Jim Gill, who retired from the convention staff in 2007 but continued to... Continue Reading »

Fast Facts for May 1, 2008

Sex trafficking of minors growing American children are becoming victims of human sex trafficking, according to statistics released by Shared Hope International. “The figures we use say between 100,000 and 300,000 American children are at risk of trafficking,” said... Continue Reading »

‘Expelled’ enjoys Top 10 opening in nation’s theaters

?Expelled: No Intelligence Allowed? finished in the Top 10 among all movies in weekend box office estimates and could be on its way to finishing in the Top 10 all-time for documentaries.... Continue Reading »

Board OKs allocation of ’07 ‘Kingdom’ funds

The South Carolina Baptist Convention Executive Board approved a recommendation from the budget, finance and audit committee concerning the allocation of monies received beyond the 2007 budget requirements.... Continue Reading »

Evangelism must begin beyond the sanctuary

Unchurched adults interested in finding a congregation aren't nearly as likely to visit one in person as a church member who is shopping for a new congregation. That means effective evangelism must begin outside the sanctuary in relationships between... Continue Reading »

SCBC Executive Board approves new initiative, reorganizes staff

A new initiative for South Carolina Baptists, ?Experience Kingdom Life,? was approved at the April 14-15 meeting of the convention's Executive Board at White Oak Conference Center. It will be unveiled at, and will be the theme for, the... Continue Reading »

Seneca pastor re-elected trustee chairman at New Orleans Baptist Seminary

Trustees of New Orleans Baptist Seminary re-elected Rudy Gray of Seneca chairman at the board's April 15 meeting.... Continue Reading »

Board member thankful for stronger SCBMA, opportunity to aid others

Gerald McNeal, finance chairman for the board of trustees of South Carolina Baptist Ministries for the Aging, is thankful this year's Mother's Day Offering will benefit the long-term healthcare of retired pastors, missionaries and their spouses.... Continue Reading »

At Home – by Rudy Gray

The late evangelist Vance Havner used to tell ministers, ?If you do not come apart (get away for some rest and renewal), you will just come apart (break down or burn out).? That is as true today as when... Continue Reading »

Album: “Everything”

Genre Southern Gospel Playlist Would It Be Alright with You Everything You’ll Need Behold, I Come Quickly Sea Saw It Is Good Lighthouse I’m the One Hallelujah Meeting I Bowed on My Knees and Cried Holy Wake Up Call... Continue Reading »

NGU students spend spring break in Ecuador

A 23-person mission team from North Greenville University spent their spring break in the South American country of Ecuador, working alongside a missionary couple, discipling the believers and evangelizing the lost.... Continue Reading »