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‘Send Conference’ calls thousands to be ‘Together on Mission’

Worship led by Michael W. Smith and CeCe Winans, a rousing sermon from Tony Evans, and a concert by Christian recording artist Crowder kicked off the Send Conference 2021 June 13 at the Nashville Music City Center. Actually, the... Continue Reading »

South Carolina chapter of CBN launches

The South Carolina chapter of the Conservative Baptist Network launched on June 4 with approximately 100 of the South Carolina Baptist Convention’s 2,200-plus churches. Chad Campbell, senior pastor at Mount Pisgah Baptist Church in Easley and immediate past president... Continue Reading »

Bertha Smith recognized for 56 years of teaching Sunday school

Bertha Smith was recognized for her 56 years of teaching Sunday school at Apalache Baptist Church, Greer. A plaque of appreciation was presented to Smith. Pictured (l to r) are Brian Childers, associate pastor/youth minister; Smith; and Ken Wilson,... Continue Reading »

Greer pastor celebrates 20th anniversary at church

Drew Hines was recognized by Washington Baptist Church, Greer, on his 20th anniversary as pastor. He was presented a proclamation by Chairman of Deacons Steve Church. Hines became pastor of Washington Baptist on June 10, 2001. A graduate of... Continue Reading »

CMBA executive director retires

George Bullard, executive director of Columbia Metro Baptist Association, retired June 10. The longtime denominational leader officially notified CMBA’s Visionary Leadership Community of his plans during the group’s monthly meeting in Columbia. Bullard has served the CMBA since 2017.... Continue Reading »

Myrtle Beach pastor retires

Bruce Crawford recently retired from First Baptist Church of Myrtle Beach, where he served as senior pastor for more than 16 years. His previous pastorates include congregations in Clearwater, Fla., and Franklin, Texas. He also served on the State... Continue Reading »

SBC motion spurs task force to oversee committee review

Messengers to the 2021 Southern Baptist Convention annual meeting overwhelmingly approved a motion calling for a task force to oversee a third-party investigation into allegations of mishandling abuse claims at the SBC Executive Committee. The motion, offered by Grant... Continue Reading »

Obituary: Norman Russ Gardner

Norman Russ Gardner, 85, of Landrum, died May 30, 2021, at Upstate Community Hospice House. A native of Spartanburg County, he was a graduate of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas. He pastored 10 Southern Baptist churches... Continue Reading »

S.C. Legislature Update

Tony Beam, director of Public Policy for the South Carolina Baptist Convention, discusses three bills before the state legislature: Save Women’s Sports, Medical Marijuana, and Hate Crimes.

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Preview of SBC Nashville

Here’s what’s happening at the Annual Meeting in Nashville this Tuesday and Wednesday. Editor Rudy Gray and Tony Beam discuss the hot topics leading up to the SBC meeting.  

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Send Conference Announces Special Guests, Increases Seating Capacity

The International Mission Board and North American Mission Board have announced new speakers and worship leaders for the 2021 Send Conference June 13-14, which will precede the Southern Baptist Convention annual meeting in Nashville. Additional seating has also opened... Continue Reading »

Couple Offers Biblical Advice, Honesty In ‘Home Base Marriage’

  While reading Eddie and Dawn Leopard’s “Home Base Marriage” (Courier Publishing, $14.95), one experiences the feeling not of reading an advice book, but of enjoying a conversation around the table after a pleasant meal. It’s a conversation laced... Continue Reading »