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Commentary: God shares ‘teachable moments’ with his children – by Don Kirkland

On March 4, our daughter Angela presented her testimony of faith during the morning worship services at our church, Earle Street Baptist in Greenville. The topic of the message by pastor Jim Wooten was ?When You Sit Down to... Continue Reading »

Joint Chiefs chairman Pace says homosexuality ‘immoral’

The chairman of the United States Joint Chiefs of Staff has defended the Pentagon's ban on homosexuals in the military by saying same-sex acts are ?immoral? and similar to adultery. While many Americans would agree with that assessment by... Continue Reading »

Beth Moore: Friendships should honor God

Girlfriends and God ? both are biblical relationships necessary in the life of a Christian woman, Beth Moore told 7,000-plus Living Proof Live attendees Feb. 16-17 in Detroit.... Continue Reading »

‘Annie’ visits Greenville church

Annie Armstrong visited Earle Street Baptist Church in Greenville March 7 in the person of Teri Lewis.... Continue Reading »

Wheelchair ramp is result of shared missions experience

It is a 23-foot-long wheelchair ramp that connects a driveway to a back door at a Simpsonville home, but the route that led to building it wound through three states and grew out of a relationship forged in a... Continue Reading »

Developing?Disciples: Lost in South Carolina estimated at 1.6 million-plus

The Bible Belt was an area in which socially conservative Christian evangelical Protestantism is a dominant or pervasive part of the culture. The term ?Bible Belt? was coined by the American journalist and social commentator, H.L. Mencken, in the... Continue Reading »

Ridgecrest opens museum

As part of its 100th anniversary celebration, LifeWay Ridgecrest Conference Center will open a 752-square-foot museum called ?Ridgecrest Through the Years? on the mezzanine of Pritchell Hall. The museum will house a variety of artifacts and displays dating from... Continue Reading »

Fast Facts for March 22, 2007

SWBTS officers, McKissic agree to meet In a joint announcement March 12, Arlington, Tex., pastor Dwight McKissic and the officers of the board of trustees at Southwestern Baptist Seminary announced they “have agreed to meet privately and confidentially” and... Continue Reading »

First Person: Are what’s bothering Baptists ‘false alarms’?

I reached my hotel room some time ago and called my wife as I always do. We were having a very nice, normal conversation when suddenly she broke out in a blood-curdling scream and dropped the phone.... Continue Reading »

Baptist associations to celebrate 300th anniversary

The first Baptist association in America will mark its 300th anniversary in September, and Southern Baptists will join in the celebration at a special associational missions rally June 10 prior to the Southern Baptist Convention's annual meeting in San... Continue Reading »

CP, up 6.05 percent; suggests strengthening cooperation

With year-to-date contributions through the Southern Baptist Convention's Cooperative Program now 6.05 percent ahead of the same time frame in 2006, SBC Executive Committee president and chief executive officer Morris Chapman noted, 'this surge in giving through the Cooperative... Continue Reading »

Fresh Ideas – by Diana Davis

The ordination service for a new minister or deacon is a significant event. Need a few fresh ideas?... Continue Reading »