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Emory explores Lamentations’ themes of grief and glory

For Pastor Danny Emory, the book of Lamentations is “God’s handbook on grief.” His new book, “Grief and Glory in Lamentations,” flows from “the writings of a simple pastor/teacher who has experienced grief on many occasions and has attempted... Continue Reading »

DeFoor retires after 34 years at St. Andrews Baptist

Fred DeFoor will retire from St. Andrews Baptist Church in Columbia on March 7 after serving for 34 years as associate pastor and minister of music. A native of Greenville, he is a graduate of Furman University and Southern... Continue Reading »

Litton and Adams enter four-way race for SBC presidency

A four-way race is shaping up for the election of president during the 2021 Annual Meeting of the Southern Baptist Convention in Nashville this June. In January, Alabama pastor Ed Litton and Northwest Baptist Convention Executive Director-Treasurer Randy Adams... Continue Reading »

Carman, Gospel Music Hall of Famer, dies

Carman Dominic Licciardello, a Christian music legend known by his first name, died Feb. 16, 2021. He was 65. He had been hospitalized in Las Vegas for complications after surgery to repair a hiatal hernia, according to a press... Continue Reading »

Rush Limbaugh, voice of conservatism, dies

Rush Limbaugh, the bombastic radio host who shaped conservative politics for decades, died Feb. 17, 2021, after a battle with lung cancer. He was 70. The radio show host appealed to many Christian conservatives. He was self-described as “the... Continue Reading »

Washington Baptist to celebrate 200th anniversary March 21 

As Washington Baptist Church, located at Ware Place in southern Greenville County, prepares to celebrate God’s blessings during its 200-year history, a decade-by-decade recap of the church’s history has intrigued members. According to minutes, the church was organized as... Continue Reading »

Obituary: George Silver

George Silver, 94, of Goldsboro, N.C., and North Greenville University’s fourth president, died Jan. 29, 2021. He was a graduate of Northwest Missouri State University, Rutgers University, and Temple University. He was a military veteran, with active roles spanning... Continue Reading »

Obituary: Jim Pitts

James “Jim” Milton Pitts, 83, of Travelers Rest, died Jan. 18, 2021. A native of Washington, D.C., he was a graduate of Furman University, and Southeastern and Southern Baptist theological seminaries. He served Furman University from 1967 to his... Continue Reading »

Obituary: Brian Bishop

Brian Bishop, 43, of Spartanburg, died Jan. 16, 2021. A graduate of North Greenville University and Fruitland Bible College, he also worked as benefits director for Southern Design Services. He was a former youth pastor at Lake Bowen Baptist... Continue Reading »

North Greenville, New Orleans Seminary form partnership

In a move intended to help men and women called to ministry get placed into positions sooner, North Greenville University and New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary are partnering to count certain college credit hours toward a master of divinity... Continue Reading »

DR training slated April 17 in Easley

The spring Disaster Relief Training Conference for South Carolina Baptist volunteers will be held April 17 at Brushy Creek Baptist Church in Easley. Classes will be offered in several Disaster Relief ministry areas: assessment of needs, introduction to chaplaincy,... Continue Reading »

S.C. Baptist wins Clemson award

Carl Martin, former pastor, church planter, and SCBC staff member, was awarded the 2021 Brian Dawkins Lifetime Achievement Award from the Clemson University football program. The award is given annually to former players who have been out of school... Continue Reading »