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Tom Tucker to be nominated for 2016 SCBC president

The Courier has learned that Tom Tucker, pastor of Sisk Memorial Baptist Church in Fort Mill, will be nominated for president of the South Carolina Baptist Convention when messengers gather at Spartanburg First Baptist Church Nov. 10-11 for the... Continue Reading »

Jerry White honored for 50 years of ministry

Jerry C. White, former president of the South Carolina Baptist Convention, was honored recently for 50 years of service in the preaching ministry. In 1965, White accepted God’s call to ministry at age 13 at Piedmont Baptist Church near... Continue Reading »

Music: Baptist AllState seeks to double participation in teen ensembles

South Carolina Baptist AllState Choir, Orchestra, and Praise Team selects outstanding high school musicians by video audition to participate in a January 29-31 2016 weekend of training and inspiration at White Oak Conference Center. Mark Powers, Worship & Music... Continue Reading »

Is your church looking for an interim worship leader/music director?

The Transitional Worship Pastor Ministry is available to SCBC churches needing an interim worship pastor/music director. Churches needing this help may call Mark Powers, director, SCBC Worship & Music, to receive résumés of available candidates in their region. Those... Continue Reading »

Longtime Bible class teacher authors commentary: ‘The Journey’

Marvin Anderson, a retired dentist and longtime Bible class teacher, has released a new book, “The Journey,” a commentary addressing the entire scope of the Bible. Published by WestBow Press, Anderson’s book was developed as a result of his... Continue Reading »

Attorney to present ‘God’s Courtroom’ at White Oak Conference Center

“You will one day stand trial in God’s courtroom. Are you prepared?” Attorney Bruce Kugler will be speaking on that topic at the Southeast Arabic Christian Conference at White Oak Conference Center near Winnsboro, S.C., Sept. 4-7. The conference... Continue Reading »

South Carolina Christians urged to attend Aug. 29 pro-family rally in Columbia

Churches across the Carolinas and surrounding states are rallying together on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2015, in support of biblical marriage and religious liberty. The Office of Public Policy of the South Carolina Baptist Convention is calling upon Christians in... Continue Reading »

State CP gifts trail budget needs through July

Cooperative Program gifts received from South Carolina Baptist Convention churches through July 2015 were 4.23 percent below budgeted needs for the year, according to a report released Aug. 11 by Pam Carroll, the SCBC’s chief financial officer. Churches forwarded... Continue Reading »

McCorry called to Conway as Hickory Grove’s new pastor

Denis McCorry has been called as pastor of Hickory Grove Baptist Church in Conway. He previously served as pastor of Mount Pisgah Baptist Church in Nichols. McCorry holds a master’s degree in theological studies from Liberty University Baptist Theological... Continue Reading »

Upstate pastor Gerald Martin retires after 40 years in ministry

Gerald Martin retired as pastor of Holly Springs Baptist Church, Pickens, on June 8 after serving there for 12 years. He has been in pastoral ministry for 40 years, beginning at Red Hill Baptist Church on June 8, 1975.... Continue Reading »

Crowfield Baptist honors pastor David Coleman for 25 years of service

Crowfield Baptist Church, Goose Creek, honored senior pastor David Coleman with a surprise reception in celebration of his 25th anniversary at the church. The congregation presented Coleman and his wife, Lee Ann, with a monetary gift and a seven-day... Continue Reading »

Holly Springs Baptist calls Barry Dilworth as pastor

Barry Dilworth was recently called as pastor by Holly Springs Baptist Church, Pickens. He is a graduate of New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary and has previously served as pastor of Blue Ridge View Baptist, Pickens; Calvary Hill Baptist, Easley;... Continue Reading »