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South Asia partnership enters second year

After launching an ambitious three-year partnership with the seven-country region of South Asia, the South Carolina Baptist Convention is planning to build on the foundation laid throughout 2005.... Continue Reading »

Anderson to direct CP for SCBC

Gary Anderson began work as the Cooperative Program director for the South Carolina Baptist Convention Oct. 1.?He is responsible for overseeing and promoting the Cooperative Program throughout South Carolina.... Continue Reading »

2006 South Asia Trip Dates

Below is a list of upcoming dates and areas of emphasis for South Asia partnership mission trips. For more information, contact Debbie McDowell at 1-800-723-7242, ext. 5620, or email her at debbiemcdowell@scbaptist.org. Jan. 23-Feb. 2 – Vision Trip Feb.... Continue Reading »

In Your Interest

Is there a way I can save on my taxes if I have a child in college? Valerie Rumbough There are several ways you may be able to reduce your federal tax liability if you or a dependent are... Continue Reading »

America, Spartanburg native, appointed by NAMB

Karina America, a Spartanburg native, has been appointed as a missionary by the North American Mission Board. She will serve as assistant director of Baptist Friendship House in New Orleans, ministering to homeless women and children in the inner-city... Continue Reading »

Sunday Dinner: The Best Fruitcake

Today’s recipe is from Barbara Massengale of Mauldin. She has been a member of Cross Roads Baptist Church in Greer Association since she was saved at age 12. Mike Sheehan is the pastor. She sent the recipe last December,... Continue Reading »

Viewpoint – with Jerry White

I would like to thank each South Carolina Baptist for allowing me the privilege of serving this year as your convention president. This year has been very enjoyable and exciting as I visited in each association in our state... Continue Reading »

Intersections: Where Faith Meets Life

Who's buried in Lenin's tomb? Apparently, no one. But after 81 years, Russians are considering that maybe it is time to dig a grave for the architect of the Bolshevik Revolution.... Continue Reading »

The Great Commission Initiative: Questions and Answers

The Great Commission Initiative (GCI) adopted by the state convention's Executive Board in October will be voted on at the annual SCBC meeting in Columbia Nov. 15-16. The recommendations came from an Executive Board task force which had worked... Continue Reading »

Viewpoint – with Howard Dayton

Some pastors shy away from talking about money. After all, they might say, the church is about spiritual matters such as getting souls saved. Absolutely -? but then why do you suppose Jesus made such a big deal out... Continue Reading »

Christian Worldview Today

The United States House passed a hate crimes bill. This bill elevates homosexual behavior to the status of a civil right, equating sexual choice with race and gender. While the bill does not directly offer criminal penalties for people... Continue Reading »

CSU celebrates new science building

Charleston Southern University dedicated a new, state-of-the-art science building Oct. 14 that will offer students a stronger curriculum and allow for undergraduate research opportunities that didn't exist before.... Continue Reading »