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Ten-thousand Americans retire every day. Senior adults represent the fastest-growing segment of the population. What does it mean for the Church? “Not since the days of Noah has God given a generation extended life, good health and adequate resources,”... Continue Reading »

Pulitzer winners from Charleston newspaper tie domestic abuse to Christianity

The South Carolina newspaper that won this year’s Pulitzer Prize for public service journalism has drawn criticism for linking the Palmetto state’s domestic violence problems with its residents’ belief in the Bible’s teaching about gender. “Just because the Bible... Continue Reading »

NGU on Top 50 Best Christian Colleges List

Theology Degrees, a website dedicated to ranking and evaluating Theological and Religious based academia, has released their list of the 2015 50 Best Christian Colleges. After collecting and ranking data from hundreds of universities around the country, 50 institutions... Continue Reading »

Charleston Southern professor Dr. Celeste McMaster recognized for Excellence in Teaching

Faculty from 20 private colleges were recognized this week at an awards dinner for their dedication to teaching by South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities. Dr. Celeste McMaster, associate professor of English, is Charleston Southern’s Excellence in Teaching winner.... Continue Reading »

‘Radical righteousness’ needed for North Charleston shooting

Christians should respond with godly grace and wisdom to the shooting death of unarmed black citizen Walter Scott at the hands of white police officer Michael Slager, an urban ministry leader and a criminal justice professor told Baptist Press... Continue Reading »

Baptist pastor to lead refugee resettlement effort in Spartanburg

A South Carolina Baptist pastor has been tapped to head the Spartanburg office of World Relief, an organization that will seek to help people fleeing persecution to find refuge in the Upstate. Jason Lee, who has served as pastor... Continue Reading »

‘Seven Arrows’ aims at Bible study growth

Polished sermons and prepared Bible studies can inadvertently cause the average Christian to feel inadequate and ill-equipped to study the Scriptures themselves. The result is an ever-increasing level of biblical illiteracy in most churches and an over-dependence on preachers... Continue Reading »

Edgefield First Baptist GAs visit Connie Maxwell residents

Edgefield First Baptist GA girls visited Connie Maxwell Children’s Home in February. They hosted a pizza party with Valentine cookies and cheered on the residents during a basketball game. They also donated towels, washcloths and clothing.

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Ministry assistants to gather in Lexington May 14-16

The annual meeting of the South Carolina Baptist Ministry Assistants Association is slated for May 14-16 at Round Hill Baptist Church in Lexington. The meeting begins with a garden party on Thursday evening. The meeting will include seminars and... Continue Reading »

WMU’s ‘Pure Water, Pure Love’ project provides safe water for thousands

Larry and Sally* are missionaries serving in Africa. Larry, a physician, knows how important safe drinking water is. “Every day, I see and treat children and adults who are suffering from bad water,” he said. “Some end up dying.... Continue Reading »

Former SCBC president and longtime pastor Wayne Dickard retires

Wayne Dickard, former South Carolina Baptist Convention president and pastor of Siloam Baptist Church in Easley, retired from the pastorate March 15, completing three decades in ministry. He plans to hold evangelism rallies, Sunday school conferences, and revival meetings... Continue Reading »

Waccamaw Association’s WMU sponsors children’s ministry day

The Woman’s Missionary Union of Waccamaw Baptist Association held a children’s ministry day on Feb. 14. The children and their leaders put together 200 food packets for the homeless and participated in an interactive program to learn about what... Continue Reading »