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SCBC Bylaws Committee to propose amendment

The Bylaws Committee of the South Carolina Baptist Convention will present the following amendment to the messengers at its annual meeting Nov. 10-11. (Proposed new language is set off by brackets.)... Continue Reading »

Swansea church buys building for Romanian congregation

Faith Baptist Church of Swansea has established a church in Romania by purchasing a building for Christian gypsies to use as a place of worship.... Continue Reading »

Baptist Collegiate Ministries active on 31 campuses

More than 2,500 students are involved in one of 31 South Carolina Baptist College Ministry groups and Bible studies on college and university campuses.... Continue Reading »

Jim Austin: ‘Lot of unknown’ as GCR task force moves forward

Fresh from a two-day meeting with 26 fellow state Baptist executives and North American Mission Board staff members, South Carolina Baptist Convention executive director-treasurer Jim Austin offered optimistic but tempered comments about two Southern Baptist initiatives.... Continue Reading »

Baptist Foundation’s Weldon Fallaw to retire

Weldon Fallaw, president of the Baptist Foundation of South Carolina, has announced plans to retire effective Dec. 31. At his retirement, he will have served the foundation for more than 28 years.... Continue Reading »

First Person: Challenged and Blessed at ‘Reconnect’

I was blessed by the friendly people and atmosphere at Taylors First Baptist Church Sept. 11 when a group of about 35 people met in the fellowship hall for a ?Reconnect? prayer conference.... Continue Reading »

College Street to celebrate 100 years

College Street Baptist Church, Walhalla, will celebrate 100 years of existence on Nov. 8 with a special service beginning at 10 a.m. George Tichenor, former pastor (1972-89) will be guest speaker.... Continue Reading »

Providence to observe 125th anniversary

Providence Baptist Church, Kershaw, will be celebrating its 125th anniversary on Sept. 27 beginning at 10 a.m.... Continue Reading »

Greer Association celebrating 50 years

Greer Baptist Association will celebrate its 50th anniversary on Sept. 27 in a 6 p.m. commemorative service at Fairview Baptist Church.... Continue Reading »

In Greenville: Woodside to celebrate 100th anniversary

Woodside Baptist Church, Greenville, will hold a centennial homecoming celebration on Oct. 18 beginning at 10 a.m.... Continue Reading »

Crossing Carolina for September 17, 2009

Homer Hinson HOMER HINSON was called as full-time pastor by Red Hill Baptist Church, Camden, on Aug. 2. He previously served as pastor of Cedar Creek Baptist Church, Hartsville, for 11 years. Hinson and his wife Peggy Doris have... Continue Reading »

Cross Roads Church turns 100

Cross Roads Baptist Church, Greer, will celebrate its 100th birthday Sept. 13-20.... Continue Reading »