Free webinar on humanity, slavery and faith
First Baptist Church in Greenville is sponsoring a free webinar on Thursday, Jan. 19 about humanity, slavery and faith. mberly Kellison, Professor of History at Baylor University, will present the research surrounding her new book, Forging a Christian Order: South Carolina Baptists, Race and Slavery, 1696-1860.
CBFSC Scholar Bouknight earns doctorate, thanks CBFSC
Steven Bouknight, pastor at Eau Claire Baptist Church in Columbia, just earned a doctorate degree at Gardner-Webb, thanks in part to a scholarship he received from CBFSC.
Clemson coach put loss to Carolina in PERSPECTIVE
Clemson coach Dabo Swinney quoted Romans 8:28 after Clemson’s loss to South Carolina on Nov. 26. Rusty Brock, the pastor at FBC Clemson, writes about his take on Dabo’s comments and the importance of PERSPECTIVE.
God’s goodness is running after us
Tim Marsh talks about the hope, Joy, peace, and love of Advent during these days of preparation leading up to Christ’s birth.
This Thanksgiving, Clinton pastor is especially thankful with someone new in his life
Blake Harwell has two especially good reasons to appreciate the song “Goodness of God.” One relates to death; one to a new life. Read why this Thanksgiving week is so important for Blake.
Two sides of the coin—Gratitude and Generosity
As you gather with your families to celebrate our American tradition of Thanksgiving, perhaps in the midst of turkey, dressing, cranberry sauce, and dessert, you will take time to share a word of gratitude for what God is doing in the life of your family. In addition, as families, take time to show God your gratitude by generously serving others in the name of Jesus.
New pastor has requests for congregation
Tim Marsh, the new pastor at First Baptist Church in Laurens, has some requests for his new congregation that can be pertinent to all of us as we move into the start of a new church year for many and a busy fall.
Emily Berry has transitioned from annoying sixth grader to camp leader
By Emily BerrySummer InternFirst Baptist Church, Aiken I have known Sarah Laurence, our Minister of Youth and Pastoral Care, since my first year in the youth group at FBC Aiken [...]
Matt Rollins is solving for X in Community Engagement equation
Matt Rollins used his engineering background to come up with an equation to solve for the missing ingredient in his new job as Minister for Community Engagement at FBC Greenville. He’s been on staff at FBC since 2003 but now needs to solve for “X” to really get a handle on the direction to take with his new assignment.