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‘Cooperative Program’ is a misunderstood term

Published on December 5, 2006

"Cooperative Program" is a misunderstood term for a good system that provides support to many worthy institutions.... Continue Reading »

Thanks for the crossword puzzle

Published on December 5, 2006

I did not know whom to thank for the delightful crossword puzzle in this week"s issue.... Continue Reading »

Curtis makes his points ‘by picking apart a fellow brother’

Published on December 4, 2006

It is very difficult to discern which Bill is hitting below the belt by the letter penned by Bill Curtis to all Southern Baptists. I"ve been following the bantering and bellowing regarding Bill Harrell"s initial statements, which Mr. Curtis... Continue Reading »

Dr. Bill Curtis’ words are not ‘needless rhetoric,’ but prophetic

Published on November 30, 2006

Pastor Peter Lumpkins" outlandish charge of Dr. Bill Curtis" words as "needless rhetoric" doesn"t hold any water. Did Pastor Lumpkins even notice Dr. Curtis" thesis ? a defined framework on how we can refocus on our task of fulfilling... Continue Reading »

The Pastor’s Corner – by Danny Burnley

Published on November 29, 2006

When Gideon was called by God to deliver Israel from the Midianites, Gideon was hiding behind a winepress threshing wheat. His response to God's call is recorded in Judges 6:15, ?And he said unto him, O my Lord, wherewith... Continue Reading »

Iva teens seek to ‘Make a Difference’ in their town

Published on November 29, 2006

Acteens and World Changers from First Baptist Church, Iva, reached across the generation gap to assist senior adults in their community as they participated in the national ?Make a Difference Day? on Oct. 28.... Continue Reading »

Is the church out of touch? LifeWay surveys clergy, laity on culture

Published on November 29, 2006

In general, pastors are less informed about the culture in which they live than are the people in their churches. Research results being released for the first time in the November/December edition of Facts & Trends magazine show just... Continue Reading »

Developing?Disciples: Part 3: What made Jesus the Master Teacher?

Published on November 29, 2006

Jesus, the Master Teacher, provides us with the model of how to reach people. He taught in the synagogue and in the temple courts; however, His sharing was not limited to these venues. In fact, it was not uncommon... Continue Reading »

Developing?Disciples: Church attendance and using spiritual gifts

Published on November 29, 2006

The New Testament authors assume active church membership. In fact, the love that is characteristic of Christians is most clearly seen in the context of relationships within the church. We?ve also seen that involvement in a local church helps... Continue Reading »

Ghana hospital shares love of Christ

Published on November 29, 2006

All eyes focus on missionary surgeon Danny Crawley as he navigates an obstacle course of beds and sick children at the Baptist Medical Center in Nalerigu, Ghana. With only one other doctor, a handful of assistants and volunteers working... Continue Reading »

Church receipts to be received through Dec. 29

Published on November 27, 2006

The South Carolina Baptist Convention will close its 2006 financial records at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 29.... Continue Reading »

Anniversary concert reintroduces 50 years of inspiring music

Published on November 27, 2006

The South Carolina Baptist Convention recently celebrated 50 years of statewide worship and music ministry with a commemorative concert that recalled some of the defining Christian worship songs of the past half-century.... Continue Reading »