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Pastor Victor Cheek burns the mortgage at Shaw Heights Baptist Church, Sumter. Congregation members looking on included Mr. and Mrs. Don Christian, Joyce Nelms, Mr. and Mrs. Pete Miller, Mr. and Mrs. LeRoy Sohrweid, Mr. and Mrs. Terry Auld,... Continue Reading »

  Ron Jackson RON JACKSON retired from the pulpit Dec. 30 at East Gaffney Baptist Church, Gaffney, where he had served for more than 18 years. On his retirement, he was named pastor emeritus. Other churches Jackson served during... Continue Reading »

Dear Dr. Graham: I understand the Bible says we ought to love everyone, but some of my relatives are very difficult, and when we got together this Christmas it wasn't very pleasant. How can I make myself love people... Continue Reading »

Most Americans believe it should be legal to have voluntary student-led prayers at public school events, display the Ten Commandments inside a court building and allow religious displays on city-owned property, according to research released by Ellison Research of... Continue Reading »

A gourd, a grape and a cucumber who risk limbless life on the 17th century high seas to save a princess are the featured characters in a new Veggie Tales movie, 'the Pirates Who Don't Do Anything,? which appeared... Continue Reading »

Forced terminations in the Southern Baptist Convention were down during 2006, but those who issued the latest report say work remains to be done to reconcile conflicts between pastors and congregations.... Continue Reading »

A majority of unchurched Americans are turned off by the institutional church and don't have a biblical understanding about God and Jesus, yet they believe Jesus makes a positive difference in a person's life and would enjoy an honest... Continue Reading »

I was delighted to hear that the South Carolina Baptist Convention has adopted a five-year plan to increase the percentage of its Cooperative Program receipts forwarded to the Southern Baptist Convention. Your action stands as an exemplary model of... Continue Reading »

It has been my joy to serve on both the General Board of the South Carolina state convention and the State Board of Missions for the Alabama Baptist State Convention.... Continue Reading »

?Is Trooper real?? Nine-year-old Emma poses the question, which draws much discussion from the other grandchildren. As they enjoy a snack around the kitchen table of the New Prospect Baptist Church missionary home, I intentionally eavesdrop while chopping vegetables... Continue Reading »

For the first time, Anderson County residents can earn a master of business administration degree without leaving the area, as Anderson University expands its graduate school to include the MBA.... Continue Reading »

Scholarships for South Carolina Baptist college/university and seminary students pursuing a church-related vocation are now available through the state convention's collegiate ministry group.... Continue Reading »