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“Don’t be a ‘dropout.’” As a young aspiring minister-in-training, I remember hearing this caution frequently — and annoyingly — as I packed my belongings and headed to seminary. “Many seminarians are not even in full-time ministry anymore after 10... Continue Reading »
Ten students with ties to South Carolina graduated from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in the spring commencement ceremony. Southern Seminary conferred degrees to 297 Southern students on May 14, and 107 Boyce College students on May 8. In his... Continue Reading »
Charleston Southern University’s Class of 2015 graduated May 9 at the North Charleston Coliseum, the culminating event in the university’s yearlong 50th anniversary celebration. Approximately 500 undergraduate and graduate students received degrees at the ceremony. Student Government Association president... Continue Reading »
North Greenville University held its spring commencement ceremony in perfect weather in Melvin and Dollie Younts Football Stadium on May 7. More than 4,000 spectators watched approximately 300 undergraduates and graduates receive their diplomas. South Carolina Baptist Convention interim... Continue Reading »
Classes will begin this fall for the new master of arts in Christian studies degree at Charleston Southern University. Michael Bryant, dean of the School of Christian Studies, said, “Historically, seasons of spiritual renewal have come when Christians emphasized... Continue Reading »
Bethea Baptist Retirement Community opened a new aquatic center May 1 with a dedication service in the Sidney Sutton Chapel. Built with funds raised by residents, staff and friends of Bethea, the indoor pool and spa will be part... Continue Reading »
Tom Tucker, senior pastor of Sisk Memorial Baptist Church in Fort Mill, gave the opening prayer for the April 22 session of the United States House of Representatives. The tradition of ministers praying to open House sessions dates to... Continue Reading »
A new illustrated children’s book, “God’s Amazing Creation from A-Z” (2015, Courier Publishing, 96 pages, $15.95) offers a Scripture-based phonetic approach to reading, using animals mentioned in the Scripture as learning aids. Author Anita Dickard “has discovered the rich... Continue Reading »
Mike Baker has worn many hats — music minister, IMB worker, director of missions — but no hat is more comfortable than the one he wears when he’s outdoors, reveling in the beauty and bounty of God’s creation. An... Continue Reading »
Daniel Dickard, a native of South Carolina, has received the 2015 LifeWay Pastoral Leadership Award and the G.R. and Jessie Klempnauer Memorial Academic Award at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. The LifeWay award is given in recognition of outstanding achievement... Continue Reading »
Since being elected president of the South Carolina Baptist Convention, I have had the privilege of speaking in nine different South Carolina Baptist churches. These congregations vary in size, location and economic background, yet they all possess a valuable... Continue Reading »
The 2015 GO Conference was held April 17-18 at First Baptist Church, Spartanburg. Women from across the state were invited to learn new ministry and evangelism tools, then immediately put them to use in the local community. “The focus... Continue Reading »
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