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Green Sea Baptist celebrating 200 years

Members of Green Sea Baptist Church are celebrating their 200th anniversary. Holding the distinction of being the oldest Baptist church in Horry County, Green Sea Baptist Church has consistently and continuously held services since 1807. To celebrate this milestone,... Continue Reading »

White leaving Riverside pulpit

Jerry White, pastor of Riverside Baptist Church, Greer, since 1998, resigned April 15 to accept the pastorate of Miller's Creek Baptist Church, Miller's Creek, N.C.... Continue Reading »

Americans ignorant about religion

It's clear from media reports that religion is in the spotlight more today than in previous decades, but it seems that a majority of Americans are unprepared to discuss the topic with adequate knowledge.... Continue Reading »

Methods change

I would like to respond to Harland Alban in the March 22 issue, ?Please God, Not Man.?... Continue Reading »

Missions workshop offered in May at Camp McCall

An Equipped for Missions Conference, presented by the REAP North Peru team of the International Mission Board, is scheduled for May 4-6 at McCall Royal Ambassador Camp in Sunset.... Continue Reading »

My Answer – by Billy Graham

Dear Dr. Graham: Why can't I seem to change my life for the better? I?m always making promises to God about how I?ll stop my bad habits and become a better person, but nothing ever seems to last. I?ve... Continue Reading »

‘Goal of One’ baptism emphasis draws to a close

The 2006 initiative encouraging all churches to baptize at least one person during the year, ended the churches across South Carolina celebrating more than 16,000 new believers.... Continue Reading »

Arial Church, others ‘REAP’-ing harvest through cooperative spirit

Waves are forming in an Easley church's baptismal pool, and people are starting to take notice. Last month, 16 people were baptized, four more were awaiting baptism, and still four others were being counseled.... Continue Reading »

7 innings, family, quiet time

Jake Westbrook has been a model of consistency for the Cleveland Indians. For Westbrook, that consistency doesn't stop when he steps off the field. He strives for the same outcome when it comes to his spiritual life as well.... Continue Reading »

Lethco helps ‘make dysfunctional churches functional again’

When Jerry Lethco was serving as a director of missions in Wilmington, N.C., he felt a burden for struggling churches that he saw 'try, try and try, but not seem to get anywhere. ? I thought, there's got to... Continue Reading »

NGU supports alum on ‘American Idol’

Six years ago, America didn't know the talent of Chris Sligh, but his vocal professor at North Greenville University, Cheryl Greene, did. Before he was singing for a live studio audience and millions of viewers, he was honing his... Continue Reading »

NASCAR’s Reutimann displays cross as reminder of forgiveness

At the age of 37, David Reutimann is seen as a late bloomer in the NASCAR Nextel Cup Series. The 2007 season is his first opportunity to compete full-time in the sport's highest series. And given his credentials, it... Continue Reading »