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On May 4, the deacons of Scenic Hills Baptist Church in Travelers Rest accepted the deed for their newly expanded church building from T. Walter Brashier Sr., who presented the debt-free property to the Scenic Hills congregation. The 8,000-square-foot... Continue Reading »
John B. Nixon retired in April as pastor of Friendship Baptist Church in Barnwell after 30 years of service. He became pastor of the church in March 1984. Nixon and his wife, Marni, have three children and six grandchildren.
Mission teams from North Greenville University will serve in more than 22 countries and seven states this summer. The school has 10 teams heading to Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guatemala, Honduras, New York, Nicaragua, North Africa/Middle East, South Asia, Uganda... Continue Reading »
South Carolina’s three Southern Baptist-affiliated universities awarded nearly 1,200 degrees during spring commencement ceremonies in May. With picture-perfect weather on May 3, Anderson University awarded diplomas to a record 385 students. The commencement address was given by Jack Shaw... Continue Reading »
South Carolina Baptists are encouraged to nominate qualified persons to serve on the standing committees and the Executive Board of the South Carolina Baptist Convention as well as the boards of the SCBC’s seven affiliated institutions. If you wish... Continue Reading »
The teaching of Jesus astonished people, and his instructional style can serve as a model for all Christ-followers who seek to be better teachers. What Jesus taught was often tied closely to how he taught. Christian educator Roy Zuck... Continue Reading »
Ministry assistants from churches and associations around the state gathered May 15-17 at Camden First Baptist Church for the 30th-anniversary meeting of the South Carolina Baptist Ministry Assistants Association. Led by Kathy Hall, 2012-2014 SCBMAA president, the theme for... Continue Reading »
Lexington Baptist Church’s Joyful Noise handbell choir has scheduled an eight-concert tour during the month of June, visiting Martha Franks Retirement Community, Westside Aquatic Center in Greenville, several churches in South Carolina and Tennessee, and the Rhododendron Festival in... Continue Reading »
A “Truth for a New Generation” conference will be held Sept. 5-6 at First Baptist Church, Spartanburg. The theme for this year’s conference is “Life and Liberty: Given by God.” The event is sponsored by North Greenville University in... Continue Reading »
Spring Valley Baptist Church, Columbia, ordained Marshall Quesinberry (center left) and Ryan Brannan (center right) to the ministry on May 18. Quesinberry is minister of students at Beulah Baptist in Statesville, N.C., and Brannan is minister of students at... Continue Reading »
On May 24, the youth of Salem Baptist Church, Bennettsville, sponsored a senior adult prom. The “dress-up” occasion featured the crowning of a prom king, queen and court — with votes determined by donations to the South Carolina Baptist... Continue Reading »
Editor’s note: The following statement was posted May 16 at the Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary website. Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary President Paige Patterson responded to recent questions regarding a Muslim student studying at the seminary. He acknowledged that a... Continue Reading »
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