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Frank Thomas, pastor of Harris Baptist Church, Greenwood, and his wife, Debbie, were recognized for 40 years of service. Thomas has baptized 718 people, and the church has donated over $2.3 million to missions. They were surprised with a... Continue Reading »
For the fifth consecutive fiscal year, contributions to Southern Baptist Convention national and international missions and ministries through the Cooperative Program met and exceeded budgetary expectations. As of Sept. 30, gifts received by the Executive Committee for distribution through... Continue Reading »
Anderson University has announced plans to field a football team by the fall of 2024. “After years of discussion, careful consideration and operating from a position of academic and financial strength, Anderson University’s Board of Trustees is adding a... Continue Reading »
Southern Baptist church members gave $156.6 million to support nearly 3,700 full-time missionaries in 2018-19, the third-highest Lottie Moon Christmas Offering for international missions ever received. “Because you and your church gave through the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering, you... Continue Reading »
A new resource developed for women’s ministry leaders to help them minister to victims of sexual abuse is now available through a partnership between the North Carolina and South Carolina Baptist state conventions. “Responding Well: A Guide for Women’s... Continue Reading »
The 2019 South Carolina Baptist Pastor of the Year Awards were presented during the Pastors Conference at Southside Church in Spartanburg. The awards are presented by Anderson University: • John E. White Award (churches up to 350 members): Will... Continue Reading »
On Nov. 10-11, pastors and families from Baptist churches across the state gathered at Southside Baptist Church in Spartanburg for the annual South Carolina Baptist Pastors Conference. The theme of the two-day event was “Speak the Truth in Love,”... Continue Reading »
The Executive Board of the South Carolina Baptist Convention approved a $28 million Cooperative Program Budget/Advance Plan and a partnership with East Asia during its Oct. 8 meeting in Columbia. Budget, Finance & Audit Committee Chair Teresa Garrick presented... Continue Reading »
Robert Eugene “Bob” Philyaw, 87, of Anderson, died Sept. 15, 2019, at his home. A native of Anderson, he served as pastor of churches in North and South Carolina, including Sandridge, Greenwood; Salem, Saluda; Lake Swamp, Timmonsville; Southside, Anderson;... Continue Reading »
Clarence O’Neal Griffin, 87, of Taylors, died Oct. 11, 2019. A native of Greenwood, he was a graduate of North Greenville University, Furman University, and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. He served as pastor of Kelleytown Baptist Church, Hartsville, for... Continue Reading »
The 2019 annual meeting of the South Carolina Baptist Convention will be held Nov. 11-12 at the Church at The Mill (formerly Anderson Mill Road Baptist Church), located in Moore. For a detailed schedule, visit 2019 SCBC Program.
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