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Retired pastor’s ministry comes full circle at NGU

As a student in 1955, Walter Marion Adams preached in chapel at North Greenville Junior College. Out of a student body of 350, more than 100 responded to the invitation. As a retired 83-year-old minister in 2007, Adams came... Continue Reading »

Lancaster resident celebrates 100th birthday

John Blackmon, a member of Glenwood Heights Baptist Church, Lancaster, was honored with two birthday events in recognition of his 100th birthday.... Continue Reading »

Genuine faith moves people beyond four walls

The mission strategy of ?getting plugged into the world? at Northside Baptist Church, Greenwood, has members putting their faith into action in an Acts 1:8 focus that includes a partnership in New Orleans.... Continue Reading »

Leadership event set for May 11

Lexington Baptist Church will be an area host site for a May 11 Maximum Impact Simulcast on 'the Influence Index: Increasing a Leader's True Value.?... Continue Reading »

The Pastor’s Corner – by Danny Burnley

For some 25 years, God has given me the wonderful opportunity to pastor in South Carolina. There has never been a time in my life when I have been more excited about what God is doing among South Carolina... Continue Reading »

Intersections: Where Faith Meets Life – by Bob Weathers

Got one yet? If you do, you probably received it in a handful of change. At first glimpse, you mistakenly thought it was a quarter, then you realized you were the privileged possessor of the new presidential dollar coin.... Continue Reading »

Convention accounting director receives Taylor Daniel Award

Herb Griffin, director of the South Carolina Baptist Convention accounting group, was recently presented the highest award given to a Southern Baptist business officer in church, benevolent institution, agency, convention or foundation work.... Continue Reading »

South Carolina Showcase for April 5, 2007

Enoree Baptist Church, North Greenville Baptist Association, retired the debt on its $1.5 million multipurpose building Jan. 28. Burning the note are Mike Burns and Joel Burgess. The church used several phases initiated from the “Together We Build” program... Continue Reading »

Church to distribute ‘Purpose Driven Life’ book to S.C. inmates

Admittedly, it is a large undertaking. But it is a challenge Greg Barr, senior pastor at St. Andrews Baptist Church, Columbia, is ready to take. Last spring, the church participated in the spiritual growth campaign centered on the book... Continue Reading »

Green Sea Baptist celebrating 200 years

Members of Green Sea Baptist Church are celebrating their 200th anniversary. Holding the distinction of being the oldest Baptist church in Horry County, Green Sea Baptist Church has consistently and continuously held services since 1807. To celebrate this milestone,... Continue Reading »

Astle assumes Waccamaw DOM post

Rick Astle began duties March 5 as director of missions for Waccamaw Baptist Association in Conway.... Continue Reading »

Ministry assistant workshops offered in Spanish for first time

For the first time, the South Carolina Baptist Convention has provided skill shops for ministry assistants in Spanish.... Continue Reading »