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Webb to lead new Send Relief crisis response team

Coy Webb, longtime director of Kentucky Baptist Disaster Relief, has been selected to lead Send Relief’s new crisis response arm. In February, the International Mission Board and North American Mission Board announced a partnership to provide compassion ministry around... Continue Reading »

Clearwater First pianist Allen retires after 45 years of service

Annette Allen recently retired as church pianist for First Baptist Church, Clearwater, after 45 years. With her are Pastor John Bolin, left, and Minister of Music Charles Crews.

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Falwell Jr. resigns as president of Liberty University

After drama, denial and dispute, it became official: Jerry Falwell Jr. has resigned as president of Liberty University. The school announced his departure Aug. 25, saying Liberty’s board of trustees had accepted his resignation. The move came amid escalating... Continue Reading »

Resolutions for SCBC annual meeting due by Oct. 10

Resolutions to be considered at the 2020 South Carolina Baptist Convention annual meeting are due by midnight on Oct. 10. Along with the draft of your proposal, submissions must include your name, address, daytime and cell phone numbers. Please... Continue Reading »

Laura’s toll includes 140 Louisiana churches, S.C. Disaster Relief responds

A little more than a week after slamming the Louisiana coast on Aug. 27, it was obvious Hurricane Laura’s 140 mph Category 4 winds considered nothing sacred, including houses of worship. Media reports told of hundreds of thousands of... Continue Reading »

Connie Maxwell calls Boyd to lead strategic initiatives

Connie Maxwell Children’s Home has called Jay Boyd as the new vice president for strategic initiatives. He will lead fundraising efforts and other duties related to the strategic plan of the institution. Boyd served as director of development for... Continue Reading »

Washington Baptist honors retired associate pastor Joe Price

Joe Price, who recently retired as associate pastor after 16 years, was honored during an Aug. 30 morning service at Washington Baptist Church in Greer. The church presented a mandolin and a plaque of appreciation to Price and his... Continue Reading »

Obituary: Jennings Putnam

Jennings Putnam, of Inman, died Aug. 31, 2020 at Spartanburg Medical Center. A member of the South Carolina National Guard, he was a graduate of North Greenville College, Mid-Atlantic Bible College, and Mid-Atlantic Seminary. During his 40 years in... Continue Reading »

Obituary: Rupert Guest

Rupert Earl Guest, 90, of Spartanburg, died Aug. 11, 2020. He was a graduate of North Greenville Junior College and Furman University, and was an Air Force veteran. He served as pastor of Arch Street and Abner Baptist churches.... Continue Reading »

Obituary: Ned Duncan

Ned Lee Duncan, 80, of Reevesville, died July 10, 2020. A native of Marion, N.C., he attended Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and pastored churches in North and South Carolina. He also served as a foreign missionary to South America... Continue Reading »

Obituary: Sam Catoe

Samuel G. “Sam” Catoe, 73, of Kershaw, died Aug. 19, 2020. Born in Camden, he served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam era. He was also a missionary with the International Mission Board in Benin, Africa, and Paris,... Continue Reading »

Obituary: Mike Bell

Charles Michael “Mike” Bell, 75, of Inman, died Sept. 2, 2020. A native of Campobello, he was a graduate of New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. He was a U.S. Army veteran and later served as a newspaper editor, truck... Continue Reading »