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COSBE adopts Acts 1:8 strategy

A proposal for an Acts 1:8 strategy for 2006-07 garnered unanimous support from members of the Conference of Southern Baptist Evangelists during their June 12 business meeting.... Continue Reading »

‘God had bigger plans,’ says valedictorian after speech cut off

School officials edited the script of Brittany McComb's graduation speech before she gave it, removing six references to God and two biblical references. But when she chose to use such language anyway, school officials turned down the microphone in... Continue Reading »

Faith Fuel

“If you’re trying to get a handle like I am on – what God is calling me to do and what he is calling us to do as a convention, I believe with all my heart it is to... Continue Reading »

Multi-housing outreach requires more than ‘y’all come’

When Ronnie Cox describes the innovative way his church is doing apartment ministry, he says he's actually talking about a tried-and-true method as old as the first-century church itself.... Continue Reading »

Compensation study: Ministers’ average salary outpaces inflation

Average compensation for full-time Southern Baptist pastors increased more than $3,400 since 2004, according to a biennial ministers? compensation study.... Continue Reading »

Ridgeview Church constituted on June 4

Ridgeview Baptist Church, a growing upstate congregation ?planted? by Taylors First Baptist Church in 2003, held a constitution service June 4 to commemorate the conclusion of a three-year period of financial support, incubation and nurturing.... Continue Reading »

My Answer – by Billy Graham

Dear Dr. Graham: I have a friend who says only a small number of believers will go to heaven (who?ve worked the hardest for God), and the rest will live forever on earth. I believe the Bible teaches that... Continue Reading »

Crossing Carolina for June 29, 2006

ANSEL NORRIS, pastor of Little Mountain Baptist Church, Wellford, has announced his retirement to be effective Sept. 24. He has served Little Mountain for 21 years. He was ordained to the ministry by Pelham First Baptist Church, Greer. During... Continue Reading »

Embryo adoption: Birth of twins, formerly frozen embryos, gives unique outlook

There was a time when Kim Lewis had a burning desire to have her own biological children. That time has passed.... Continue Reading »

Earl L. Wilson

Earl L. Wilson, 80, of Greer, a retired pastor and former trustee of The Baptist Courier, died June 3.... Continue Reading »

Harold Franklin Taylor

Harold Franklin Taylor, 82, of Travelers Rest, a retired minister of music and gospel singer, died June 18.... Continue Reading »

Statewide patriotic celebration slated for First Baptist, Columbia, July 2

First Baptist Church, Columbia, will host the ?19th Annual Carolina Celebration of Liberty? salute to the men and women from South Carolina who serve our country in the armed services.... Continue Reading »