RICHARD CLAPP SR. was called as pastor of Givhans Baptist Church, Ridgeville, on Nov. 13. For the past 30 years, he has led Discipleship Training and Sunday school classes, and for 18 of those years he has served in a number of capacities at Givhans Baptist, most recently as interim pastor. His wife, Marie, currently serves as children’s worship director at Givhans. The Clapps founded Givhans Christian Academy in 1991, which was turned over to the church in 1999. They have four children and 10 grandchildren.
Bobby BastonBOBBY BASTON was recently called as youth and children’s pastor at State Street Baptist Church, Cayce.
Ernie BarrentineERNIE BARRENTINE was recently ordained to the ministry by Union Baptist Church, Marion. He is currently serving as minister of music and worship at Union.