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Epting releases new book about NGU tenure

Jimmy Epting, president of North Greenville University from 1991 to 2015, has written a first-person account of his tenure at the helm of the South Carolina Baptist Convention-affiliated school. The book is titled, “I Know You Can’t, But God... Continue Reading »

Executive Committee to expand ethnic relations, mobilization

Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee President and CEO Ronnie Floyd has announced the addition of three full-time EC staff positions focusing on increasing diverse engagement and mobilization. Building on the foundation laid by retiring vice president for convention advancement... Continue Reading »

The Christmas Star

Outside, Seamore Seahorse swam, gazing up at the stars. It was nearly Christmas. “What are you doing?” Sunny Starfish asked as she walked to his backyard fence. “I was wondering if we could still see the Christmas star,” Seamore... Continue Reading »

Mohler to be nominated for SBC president

Southern Baptist Theological Seminary President R. Albert Mohler Jr. will accept a nomination in June 2020 to serve as Southern Baptist Convention president. “I am honored by the announcement by Pastor H.B. Charles, and I will accept nomination as... Continue Reading »

6-volume set grounds disciple-making in Scripture

A new series of books by Allen Elder, associate pastor of His Vineyard Church in Greer, is designed to prepare the reader “to live your life on earth intentionally and strategically for God … using the Bible as your... Continue Reading »

Denmark First celebrates 175 years

Approximately 300 members and guests packed the sanctuary of First Baptist Church of Denmark on Oct. 6 to celebrate the congregation’s 175th year of ministry. Denmark First has been known by four different names during its history. Beginning in... Continue Reading »

Real-life stories of God’s grace shine in ‘Faith Brought Surrender’

In the spring of 2019, director of missions Mike Baker called together the pastors in his association and asked if each one would consider writing a chapter for a book that could be used to inspire the people in... Continue Reading »

Faith prevails after child’s death in ‘Squinting to See the Rainbow’

Six-year-old Benji Easler of Gaffney died in 2011 when an amusement train ride in a public park derailed and tumbled onto a boulder-lined creek bed. The story of Benji’s death shook the Upstate of South Carolina. Local newscasts led... Continue Reading »

‘What’s Thanksgiving Without a Dinner?’

“Oh, good grief!” Sunny Starfish exclaimed after Crusty Crab knocked the bag of flour onto the floor and all over her. The Cove Kids had decided to treat their parents to a Thanksgiving dinner. They had only been in... Continue Reading »

IMB appoints 24 missionaries, hears abuse prevention update

International Mission Board trustees approved the appointment of 24 new full-time, fully funded personnel to take the gospel to unreached people and places during their Sept. 25-26 meeting. The meeting also included an update on an external report regarding... Continue Reading »

Padgett’s Creek honors longtime pastor Caldwell with new truck

Carrol Caldwell, pastor of Padgett’s Creek Baptist Church, Union, for 15 years, was surprised with a Toyota truck on pastor appreciation day. Caldwell averages about 400 miles a week in his travels, and his current truck had 330,000 miles... Continue Reading »

Abner Creek, Greer, calls Donald Thomas as pastor

Donald Thomas was called as pastor of Abner Creek Baptist Church, Greer, on Sept. 29. He had been serving as interim pastor since June. He and his wife, Collier, have four children: Delainey, Lincoln, Evangeline, and Reagan.

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