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Crossing Carolina for February 21, 2008

Brian Self BRIAN SELF has been called as pastor by Ebenezer Baptist Church, Orangeburg-Calhoun Baptist Association. A native of Rock Hill, he was previously pastor at Open Bible Baptist Church, Clover. Self and his wife Michelle have two sons,... Continue Reading »

South Carolina Showcase for February 21, 2008

Pastor Charles Foster and minister of music Mrs. Dennis Waddell sang a duet during “Round-Up Day,” which was held Jan. 20 at Cavins Baptist Church, Woodruff.     Airport Baptist Church, Greer, held a mortgage burning Dec. 30, 2007,... Continue Reading »

‘Conclave’ youth workers conference encourages student ministry leaders

Pure and Simple was the theme for the 2008 Southeast Conclave meeting for youth ministers and workers in Chattanooga, Tenn., Jan. 31-Feb. 2. More than 1,100 people who work with youth attended this year's conference.... Continue Reading »

Sunday Dinner: Biscuits

Everybody likes biscuits, including our English friends who call them scones. If you ask for biscuits in England, you’ll get cookies. I think it was Churchill who said the Americans and English are separated by a common language (or... Continue Reading »

Collegiate conference calls students to be captivated

?Does God captivate you? Does God captivate your every breath?? It was a challenge issued by David Platt, pastor of Brook Hills Church in Birmingham, Ala., and main session speaker at the annual South Carolina collegiate conference Converge, Jan.... Continue Reading »

Obesity in the body of Christ

On any Sunday, you could walk into almost any Southern Baptist church in America and enjoy doughnuts and coffee before Sunday school, a potluck dinner on the grounds after the morning worship service or an ice cream social in... Continue Reading »

WMU announces nominees for executive board, nominating committee

The Woman's Missionary Union has announced the 2008-2009 nominees for executive board positions. The WMU executive board manages the business of the organization during the year. Election of board members will take place March 14 during the WMU annual... Continue Reading »

SCBC sending missions teams to Nova Scotia

It is notably one of the most visited Canadian provinces by U.S. citizens. Situated just miles across from the coast of Maine, Nova Scotia has been a popular tourist destination of whale watchers, seafarers and natural beauty seekers. But,... Continue Reading »

2008 WMU annual meeting celebrates milestones

The 2008 Woman's Missionary Union annual meeting will be held March 14-15 at Fairview Baptist Church, Greer. Under the theme, Crossroads, this year's meeting will include program guests Kaye Miller, national WMU president; Geoffrey Hammond, North American Mission Board... Continue Reading »

First Person: ‘Now is His chosen, sovereign moment in time’

Over the years we have lived in South Asia, God has changed our hearts in many ways, but none more than in the conscious awareness of his presence and our absolute, without-a-doubt need for him.... Continue Reading »

Fresh Ideas – by Diana Davis

I love making lists. There's personal satisfaction in checking off accomplishments. List-making, however, can have a larger purpose than groceries or tasks. I recently led a women's retreat about witnessing. Ladies spent directed time making individual lists of unsaved... Continue Reading »

2007 giving, evangelism initiative update, highlight North American Mission Board trustee meeting

The North American Mission Board trustee meeting Feb. 6 ended the way it began, celebrating how God has used Southern Baptists through their gifts to the Annie Armstrong Easter Offering for North American Missions.... Continue Reading »