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Obituary: Andrew P. Webb Sr.

Andrew P. Webb Sr., 80, of Anderson, died Jan. 8, 2020 at the Rainey Hospice House in Anderson. Born in Greenville, he served in the U.S. Air Force and later worked for the Index-Journal in Greenwood. After attending Fruitland... Continue Reading »

Obituary: Peggy Boyte Roberts

Peggy Boyte Roberts, 84, of Laurens, and wife of retired South Carolina Baptist pastor Larry E. Roberts, died Dec. 20, 2019. A native of Great Falls, she was a member of First Baptist Church. She previously worked for the... Continue Reading »

SBC guide released to help churches prevent sexual abuse

Churches may access a new resource produced by a Southern Baptist partnership to provide guidance on preventing sexual abuse and providing care for survivors of such abuse. The Sexual Abuse Advisory Group and the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission... Continue Reading »

16 from state earn degrees at Southeastern Seminary

Sixteen students with ties to South Carolina were among those graduating from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in December. The graduates are: Master of Arts in Intercultural Studies — Charles Ellis Reese, Columbia. Master of Arts in Apologetics and Christian... Continue Reading »

Supreme Court upholds Kentucky abortion law

Pro-life supporters in Kentucky were pleased with a decision by the U.S. Supreme Court in December that left in place a Kentucky law requiring doctors to perform ultrasounds and show fetal images to patients before abortions. The American Civil... Continue Reading »

Chick-fil-A announces new approach to charitable giving

The popular U.S. fast food chain, Chick-fil-A, Inc., has announced a new policy in 2020 concerning its charitable giving. According to an online statement, the policy will focus the company’s charitable donations on the areas of hunger, homelessness and... Continue Reading »

Book lays out biblical object lesson for every week of the year

Making use of things that can be found in most any home, Sidney Leasure has written a small book full of big ideas for teachers and leaders who are seeking creative ways to introduce children and youth to the... Continue Reading »

Tony Evans publishes historic study Bible and commentary

After 50 years of pastoral ministry, Tony Evans has released “The CSB Tony Evans Study Bible” and “The Tony Evans Bible Commentary” with LifeWay’s B&H Publishing. In doing so, he became the first African-American to publish a study Bible... Continue Reading »

Chinese government designates Lottie Moon’s church as historical site

The name “Lottie Moon” is known by Southern Baptists far and wide. From the Woman’s Missionary Union’s Lottie Moon Christmas Offering to movies, books and documentaries detailing her life of service, Lottie Moon is often hailed as a “missionary... Continue Reading »

Obituary: Grady C. Miller

Grady Clifton Miller Sr., 86, of Marietta, died Dec. 5, 2019. A native of Greenville County, he was a U.S. Army Veteran during the Korean Conflict. He worked for various textile manufacturers before being called into the ministry. He... Continue Reading »

Obituary: Walter Jacobs

Walter Jacobs, 87, of Greenville, died Oct. 31, 2019. A native of Louisville, Ky., he was a graduate of Berea College in Kentucky and Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He served seven churches in Kentucky, North Carolina, Tennessee, and South... Continue Reading »

Obituary: James W. Herron

James W. Herron, 85, of Rock Hill, died Nov. 11, 2019. A native of Bamberg, he grew up in Charleston, where he graduated from the College of Charleston. He also was a graduate of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Among... Continue Reading »