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Samaria Baptist Church calls John Yorio as pastor

John Yorio has been called as pastor of Samaria Baptist Church in Batesburg. He has served churches in Georgia, Tennessee and South Carolina over the past 16 years. He is a graduate of Liberty University and is completing coursework... Continue Reading »

Upstate pastor Danny Burnley announces June 26 retirement

Danny Burnley will retire as pastor of Laurel Baptist Church, Greenville, June 26 and will focus his efforts on assisting churches in need of revitalization. He has founded a non-profit ministry, Church Revitalization Consulting Inc., and will be available... Continue Reading »

‘To the Ends of the Earth’ details couple’s ministry in golden years

In “Only God Knows,” the first half of his captivating autobiography, Edd Brown told the story of his tough start in life — born on the cusp of the Great Depression and labeled “the runt” by his grandfather. Despite... Continue Reading »

Retired pastor publishes illustrated book

Paul White Jr., retired pastor of Groveland Baptist Church in Taylors, has published an illustrated book, “The Tater Family,” which uses drawings of potato-inspired characters to help teach character lessons. The book is based on a sermon that White... Continue Reading »

‘Unite’ seeks to connect generations for kingdom growth

Eight pastor-leaders have teamed up to produce: “Unite: Connecting Generations for Kingdom Expansion.” The book, according to Lee Clamp, evangelism group director for the South Carolina Baptist Convention and one of the project’s contributors, is designed to challenge younger... Continue Reading »

SCBC seeking buyer for White Oak Conference Center

A South Carolina Baptist Convention official will hold three “informational sessions” in June for state Baptists who want to know more about the SCBC Executive Board’s recent decision to find a buyer for White Oak Conference Center. Duane Greene,... Continue Reading »

Obituary: Danny Tuten

George Daniel “Danny” Tuten, of Estill, died May 9, 2016. Born in the Furman community of Hampton County, he began preaching at the age of 17 by filling in at churches in the community, and later was called as... Continue Reading »

Obituary: C.W. Jones

Chauncey W. Jones, 88, of Greenville, died April 25, 2016. Born in Enoree, he attended Furman University. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was ordained to the ministry in 1952 and pastored churches in... Continue Reading »

Presidential candidates challenged for the 10th anniversary of ‘Say Something Nice Sunday’

For the 10th anniversary observance of “Say Something Nice Sunday” on June 5, 2016, the steering committee sent a letter to each of the presidential candidates asking her or him to take a pledge of civility for either Say... Continue Reading »

31 receive degrees from SBC seminaries in May

Thirty-one South Carolinians were among the May graduates from New Orleans, Southeastern and Southern Baptist seminaries, listed below by school, degree and hometown: New Orleans Doctor of Ministry: Kevin Walters, Hartsville Southeastern Master of Arts in Christian Studies: Jessica... Continue Reading »

Churches come together for ‘multiethnic revival’

The congregations of West Side Baptist Church of Chester and New Life Christian Fellowship of Spartanburg came together April 10-13 for a “multiethnic revival.” Ricky Eason, pastor of the predominantly African-American New Life congregation, preached at the revival, which... Continue Reading »

Hallman ordained as deacon at Samaria Baptist Church, Batesburg

Michael Hallman was ordained as a deacon at Samaria Baptist Church in Batesburg Jan. 27. Pictured, from left: Danny Hallman (Michael’s father), Michael Hallman, and interim pastor Stephen Gantt.

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