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Frances Dickard Morrow

Frances Dickard Morrow, 80, of Rock Hill, wife of retired pastor Calvin Morrow, died June 25, 2009, at her home.... Continue Reading »

South Carolina Showcase for July 23, 2009

Wolf Stake Baptist Church, Beaverdam Baptist Association, was honored at a presentation ceremony July 5 by the North American Mission Board for being the best per-capita giving church for 2008. Missions Service Corps missionary Jon Varner presented a certificate... Continue Reading »

Victims remembered for living out their faith

Friends, church members and pastors have sought to comfort loved ones of the victims of a serial killer even as they try to come to grips with the aftermath of a tragedy that struck the Gaffney area in late... Continue Reading »

In New Orleans, volunteers still needed

Almost four years after Hurricane Katrina brought New Orleans to its knees on Aug. 29, 2005, Southern Baptists continue to spend a week or so in the Big Easy, volunteering their time and skills to rebuild or refurbish homes... Continue Reading »

For Greenwood Church, Florence, growing disciples is about incorporating truth into lifestyle

Moving people to become everyday missionaries is the goal of an intentional four-step discipleship growth process at Greenwood Baptist Church, Florence, where 50 percent of the active membership has engaged the process and another 20 are expected to engage... Continue Reading »

Three Columbia students receive scholarships from His House Ministries

June 1 was an important date for 13 of Columbia's high school graduates ? they were the recipients of a $35,000 gift from His House Ministries for college scholarships. Of those 13, three are members of South Carolina Baptist... Continue Reading »

Crossing Carolina for July 23, 2009

Glenn Metts GLENN METTS has been called as pastor of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, Springfield. He previously served as associate pastor for college students and outreach at First Baptist Church, Sevierville, Tenn. Metts is a graduate of New Orleans... Continue Reading »

Director of Missions Fred Astin retires from Beaverdam Baptist Association

Fred Astin, director of missions for Beaverdam Baptist Association since Aug. 6, 1994, has retired. He was the longest-serving full-time director in the association's history. A recognition service was held at Bounty Land Baptist Church in Seneca on May... Continue Reading »

Crossing Carolina for July 9, 2009

  Charles Moore CHARLES MOORE was called as pastor by Steep Bottom Baptist Church, Estill, June 7. Moore had been serving as interim at Steep Bottom since July 2008. He received his bachelor of ministry degree from Clear Creek... Continue Reading »

‘Spiritual fervor’ spurs growth

I understand what the study from ?New Buildings, Services Lead to Growth? focused on, but I must say, our church has grown within the past five years without expanding.... Continue Reading »

Wilbur T. Reid

Wilbur T. Reid, 94, of Bethea Baptist Retirement Center, Darlington, who served as a pastor for more than 55 years, died April 19, 2009.... Continue Reading »

Break from ‘religious rituals’

As Shawn White pointed out, 'tradition is killing the convention, not conservatism? (June 11). I have witnessed this firsthand in my community.... Continue Reading »