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Alvin B. O’Shields, 90, of Greer, died Oct. 19, 2021. Born in Pickens County, he served pastorates in both North and South Carolina. In his later years of ministry, he served as director of missions for Spartanburg County Baptist... Continue Reading »
Sarah Geddings, of West Columbia, and wife of Broadacres Baptist Church pastor emeritus Bill Geddings, died Nov. 2, 2021. A longtime employee of Southern Bell/AT&T, she retired early to help care for her first granddaughter. She was actively involved... Continue Reading »
Brian Childers was called as senior pastor of Apalache Baptist Church, Greer, on Oct. 31. Childers previously was associate pastor/youth minister at Apalache.
Looking to start the New Year with a Bible study that will deepen your love for God and help you grow in the Lord daily? In “My Daily Word of Truth,” by Pastor Todd Stinnett, each day’s devotion will... Continue Reading »
As the International Mission Board closes the 2020-21 financial books, it expects to report a Lottie Moon Christmas Offering total of $177.6 million. This total includes $14.9 million received for specific Lottie projects (often called Lottie Moon challenge or... Continue Reading »
Grant Gaines, pastor of BellAire Baptist Church in Murfreesboro, Tenn., presented the following motion, which was overwhelmingly approved by messengers to the Southern Baptist Convention’s 2021 annual meeting in Nashville: I move that the Southern Baptist Convention, meeting June... Continue Reading »
Lakelands Baptist Association broke ground Sept. 20 for a new office complex. After selling its former office two years ago, Lakelands Association has been operating out of the old infirmary on the campus of Connie Maxwell Children’s Ministries. The... Continue Reading »
First Baptist Church of Bonneau is celebrating its 100th anniversary with a Homecoming Day Nov. 7. Jimmy Hanf, former youth pastor, will be guest speaker for the morning service. He is now CEO and director of “Water Is Life,”... Continue Reading »
The following is a transcript of comments made by Rolland Slade, chair of the Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee, at the close of the group’s special called meeting on Oct. 5: I can say to you truly as chairman... Continue Reading »
James Anderson “Andy” Bass Jr., 85, of Greenville, died Sept. 30, 2021. A native of Rock Hill, he graduated from Furman University and Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. After graduation in 1960, he became associate pastor at First Baptist Church,... Continue Reading »
Joe H. Dempsey, 83, of Spartanburg, died Oct. 4, 2021. A native of Greer, he was a graduate of Clemson University and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. He was a pastor and counselor for more than 60 years, including the... Continue Reading »
Johnnie Dale Roach, 60, of Moore, died Oct. 9, 2021. Born in Rutherford County, N.C., he was a graduate of Gardner-Webb University, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He was senior pastor for five and a... Continue Reading »
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