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Randy Harling, president of Connie Maxwell Children’s Home, has resigned after serving the South Carolina Baptist Convention-affiliated institution for two years. “I am sad to announce my resignation from Connie Maxwell Children’s Home, and am grateful for the opportunity... Continue Reading »
Danny Burnley, a veteran pastor and church revitalization consultant, has published a new book designed to aid struggling congregations: “Excommunicated: 11 Steps to Church Revitalization.” More than 40 years ago, Burnley was formally disassociated — excommunicated, in effect —... Continue Reading »
In our August issue we shared the story of Dee Loner, a teacher, mother and pastor’s wife, and her year-long struggle to recover from a debilitating aneurysm and stroke. Gregg, her husband, reports an upturn in Dee’s condition since... Continue Reading »
Joseph Ray Batson, 90, of Suwanee, Ga., died Sept. 3, 2016. Born July 3, 1926, in Sumter County, S.C., he graduated from North Greenville College, Carson Newman College and Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. His early years in the ministry... Continue Reading »
Tense Patton was recognized for 36 years of service to Woman’s Missionary Union at First Baptist Church of Leesville. Pastor Charles Leonhardt presented Patton with a commemorative plaque.
Simpsonville First Baptist Church recently added three ministers to its staff. Patrick Gillen, minister of youth, previously served churches in Georgia as student pastor and pastor to families. He graduated from Liberty University and received master’s degrees from Liberty... Continue Reading »
Columbia First Baptist Church celebrated Wendell Estep’s 30th anniversary as pastor Aug. 14. The church also announced plans to publish a book of devotionals based on sermons from Estep’s three decades as senior pastor. “Faithful & True: Inspiring Messages... Continue Reading »
Expressing concern that federal and state actions could ultimately deny them the ability to fulfill their faith-based missions, seven evangelical Christian college presidents, including the leaders of the South Carolina Baptist Convention’s three affiliated universities, penned an open letter... Continue Reading »
North Greenville University announced progress Aug. 18 in the search for its eighth president, with plans to fill the position during the spring 2017 semester, according to a news story posted at the university’s website. In a special chapel... Continue Reading »
Ken Jernigan has been called as pastor of Calvary Baptist Church in Neeses. He attended Armstrong State College in Savannah, Ga., and is a graduate of Georgia Baptist Bible Institute. He has pastored churches in Georgia and South Carolina.... Continue Reading »
View the 2016 Committee on Committees Report of the South Carolina Baptist Convention. View the 2016 Nominations Committee Report. View the 2017 Committee on Committees Membership List.
Steven M. Kittrell will celebrate his 30th anniversary as pastor of Laurel Baptist Church in West Columbia on Sept. 11. “The opportunity for any pastor to stay at one church for 30 years is a much greater testament to... Continue Reading »
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