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Connie Maxwell Children’s Home volunteers honored

Connie Maxwell Children's Home recently honored volunteers during its annual recognition dinner.... Continue Reading »

Baptist Collegiate Ministry group debuts ‘Missions Musical’ at Anderson University

In March, Anderson University students went on actual mission trips in the U.S. and around the globe. Likewise, some Baptist Collegiate Ministry students went on virtual mission trips to places like Guatemala, Italy, New York City and New Orleans... Continue Reading »

Charleston Southern alumna finds her calling in prison ministry

The road from Manning to the corridors of prison as a field director for Prison Fellowship may not have been a part of Abigail Timmons? original career path, but for the 2008 Charleston Southern graduate, prison is exactly where... Continue Reading »

Dalzell church rebuilds after fire destroys building

A devastating blaze that destroyed their church in February 2008 was a dim memory when members of Hillcrest Baptist Church, Dalzell, gathered April 5 to dedicate their new worship center.... Continue Reading »

On the BASS circuit, Chaplain Chris Wells fishes for men

The guy in the flashy boat whips his arm forward, casting the sun-glistened lure through the spring air with a whistling sound. The lure splashes among the cattails lining the shallow banks of the lake. As the line is... Continue Reading »

‘Recession Obsession’ event prepares churches for ministry during tough economy

To equip church staff and lay leaders for ministry within the global recession, the South Carolina Baptist Convention is hosting ?Recession Obsession? on May 12, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Northside Baptist Church, West Columbia. Registration begins... Continue Reading »

South Carolina Baptist leaders join Anderson University ‘strategic faculty’ team

Ten well-known Southern Baptist pastors and leaders are part of the 'strategic faculty? team for the master of ministry program at Anderson University, according to Michael Duduit, dean of the Graduate School of Christian Ministry at AU.... Continue Reading »

Greenville County historical marker placed near North Greenville University

The Greenville County Historic Preservation Commission placed its newest historical marker near the North Greenville University campus in Tigerville on April 17.... Continue Reading »

Two retirees receive assistance from Mother’s Day Offering

As Mother's Day approaches ? and the annual statewide offering associated with it ? South Carolina Baptist Ministries for the Aging has announced the names of two retirees who will benefit directly from last year's offering.... Continue Reading »

Economic adjustments discussed at South Carolina Baptist Convention Executive Board meeting

Stormy economic times were the theme of the day as the Executive Board of the South Carolina Baptist Convention met April 14 at White Oak Conference Center.... Continue Reading »

Tornado cuts across children’s home campus

A tornado that touched down on the campus of Connie Maxwell Children's Home in Greenwood on April 10 inflicted heavy damage to trees but resulted in no injuries to children or staff.... Continue Reading »

‘Creation Care’ event part of ‘continuing conversation’ on environment

Some prominent Southern Baptist leaders will be among the speakers at an upcoming conference focusing on caring for the environment. The inaugural Flourish National Church Leaders Conference on Creation Care will be held May 13-15 at Cross Pointe Church... Continue Reading »