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Nikki-Clifton

Clifton joins NGU’s global missions staff

Nikki Clifton, a 2008 North Greenville University graduate, joined the university staff July 1 as associate director of the Center for Global Missions. Clifton previously worked in South Asia through Crosspoint of India, serving as a Bible college teacher... Continue Reading »

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Anderson University enters Top 20 in U.S. News rankings

Anderson University continued its climb in the Top Tier of Regional Colleges and Universities in the South with the newest rankings released by U.S. News & World Report on Tuesday, Sept. 10. The 2014 “Best Colleges” listing by the... Continue Reading »

Mt. Pisgah baptism

Mt. Pisgah baptizes two at Aug. 25 service

Robert Andrew Atkinson and Heather Chambers were baptized at Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church, Nichols, on Aug. 25. Pictured is Atkinson, left, with pastor Denis McCorry.

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Bobby Byrd is new DOM at Carolina Baptist Association

Bobby Byrd has been called as the new director of missions for Carolina Baptist Association in Loris. He was a bivocational pastor in Marion Baptist Association for more than 30 years, and was director of missions there from 2002-2005.... Continue Reading »

Seivern GAs

Seivern GAs earn missions badges

Seivern Baptist Church, Wagener, held a GA recognition service Sept. 1. The girls were awarded badges by their leader, Michelle Bledsoe, for missions-related activities they participated in throughout the church year. Pictured are Savannah Smaltz, Sydney Smaltz and Avery... Continue Reading »

Wright new pastor at Beaver Creek Church

Adam Wright became pastor of Beaver Creek Baptist Church, Heath Springs, on Aug. 25. Wright received his bachelor’s degree in Christian theology from Anderson University and is enrolled in the school’s master of ministry program. He is married to... Continue Reading »

Henderson Church

Henderson Baptist celebrates centennial

Henderson Baptist Church in Hickory Tavern celebrated 100 years of ministry at its annual homecoming service Aug. 18. A member of Laurens Baptist Association, the church was founded in January 1913. A new cornerstone was dedicated to commemorate the... Continue Reading »

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S.C. Baptist Pastors’ Conference is Nov. 11 in Cayce (video)

The 2013 South Carolina Baptist Pastors’ Conference will be held Monday, Nov. 11, at Trinity Baptist Church in Cayce. The theme for the meeting is “Pass It On: Passing on Spiritual Health, Sound Doctrine and Servant Leadership,” said Pastors’... Continue Reading »

Oceanside baptism

12 baptized in oceanside service

First Baptist Church, North Myrtle Beach, recently held its annual ocean baptism service. Twelve people were baptized by John Gambrell and Dwain Hayes.

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Year-to-date CP giving falls short

Cooperative Program giving from South Carolina Baptist churches continues to trail budgeted needs through the first eight months of 2013. The $18.13 million received through the end of August was $871,087, or 4.58 percent, short of budgeted needs, according... Continue Reading »

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‘Experiencing God at Home’ event in Lexington canceled

The inaugural “Experiencing God at Home” conference slated for Sept. 16 and 17 in Lexington has been canceled due to poor response. The conference was to have been led by Richard and Tom Blackaby and their adult children. “Registration... Continue Reading »

Apalache VBS

Apalache senior adults hold VBS

Apalache Baptist Church, Greer, held Vacation Bible School for its senior adults Aug. 5-9. The average attendance was 89, with a high attendance of 96. Eddie Cooper is senior pastor.

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