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College presidents address threats to religious freedom

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 »

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North Greenville eyes early 2017 for presidential announcement

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 »

Jernigan new pastor at Calvary Church, Neeses

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 »

SCBC Committee Reports

SCBC releases reports from Committee on Committees, Nominations Committee; announces 2017 Committee on Committee membership

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.

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Kittrell marks 30 years at Laurel Church, West Columbia

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 »

Chris Masters is new pastor at Shiloh Church, Aiken

Chris Masters was called as senior pastor of Shiloh Baptist Church in Aiken on Aug. 14. A graduate of Gardner-Webb University and Covington Theological Seminary, Masters has served in churches across South Carolina and North Carolina as senior pastor,... Continue Reading »

Gregory Boyd called to pastor Hartsville First Baptist

Gregory B. Boyd has been called as senior pastor of Hartsville First Baptist Church and began his duties Sept. 1. He most recently was adult ministries pastor at Gateway Baptist Church in Irmo. Prior to that he served churches... Continue Reading »

Charleston Southern University is impacting lives, promoting academic excellence

South Carolina Baptists enjoy a close affiliation with three healthy and growing universities, each distinct, but each firmly grounded in the mission of offering a Christ-centered higher education for all their students. They came into being at different times... Continue Reading »

Anderson University emerges as a leader in Christian higher education

South Carolina Baptists enjoy a close affiliation with three healthy and growing universities, each distinct, but each firmly grounded in the mission of offering a Christ-centered higher education for all their students. They came into being at different times... Continue Reading »

From high school to university, North Greenville true to Christian heritage

South Carolina Baptists enjoy a close affiliation with three healthy and growing universities, each distinct, but each firmly grounded in the mission of offering a Christ-centered higher education for all their students. They came into being at different times... Continue Reading »

North Walterboro Church honors longtime pianist Joyce Thomas

Joyce Thomas, a member of North Walterboro Baptist Church, was recognized July 17 for more than 60 years of faithful service as a church pianist, during which time she has served several churches. She was honored with a love... Continue Reading »

Donors invest in senior ministry’s future

Facing a growing need for charitable support for some of its residents, South Carolina Baptist Ministries for the Aging hosted fund-raising dinners at its Darlington and Laurens retirement communities in May. The events resulted in more than $200,000 in... Continue Reading »