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Secona Baptist ordains Chandler Dale Moats to the ministry

Chandler Dale Moats was ordained to the ministry by Secona Baptist Church in Pickens on Jan. 27. He is a graduate of North Greenville University and will complete his master of arts degree in discipleship from New Orleans Baptist... Continue Reading »

2018 state CP giving misses mark, but receipts climb overall

South Carolina Baptist churches gave nearly $27.3 million in Cooperative Program gifts through the state convention in 2018, more than the previous year but still shy of the $28 million budgeted for ministry and missions. Nevertheless, giving through all... Continue Reading »

SCBC ‘President’s Retreat’ to focus on preparing young leaders

Bryant Sims, president of the South Carolina Baptist Convention, has scheduled a retreat for about 20 young leaders who he believes are “gifted and positioned to play an important role in the future of our state convention.” The “President’s... Continue Reading »

Veteran SCBC staffer tapped to head missions mobilization effort

Ken Owens has been named missions mobilization team leader for the South Carolina Baptist Convention. Owens previously served as director of the SCBC’s Collegiate Ministry Group and is a 25-year employee of the convention. In addition to his work... Continue Reading »

SBTS professor to lecture on the church and sexuality

Matthew Hall will be the featured speaker March 26 at a North Greenville University lecture series on theology and culture. Hall, dean of Boyce College at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, will speak on the topic: “Faithful Witness: The Church... Continue Reading »

State convention to hold sexual misconduct summit

The South Carolina Baptist Convention will sponsor a Sexual Misconduct Summit March 12 at Lexington Baptist Church. The event is a daylong conference focused on addressing the risk of sexual misconduct and child sexual abuse in ministry environments. Topics... Continue Reading »

Obituary: James P. Stokes

James P. Stokes, 92, of Seneca, died Feb. 7, 2019. He was a graduate of Furman University and Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He served as pastor of Baptist churches in Bethune and Blacksburg, and at Seneca Baptist Church, where... Continue Reading »

Obituary: Howard S. Price Sr.

Howard S. Price Sr., 95, of Columbia, died Jan. 18, 2019. He attended Columbia Bible College, and was a graduate of the University of South Carolina and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. He was a Baptist minister for 62 years... Continue Reading »

Obituary: James Randal Baker

James Randal Baker, 96, of North Augusta, died Jan. 20, 2019. A graduate of North Greenville Junior College and Furman University, he was a World War II veteran and served in the U.S. Navy, attached to the Marine Corps... Continue Reading »

Obituary: Jerry Hill

Jerry Lee Hill, 58, of Townville, died Jan. 30, 2019. An ordained minister, he was a graduate of Clemson University and Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary. He served as pastor of Poe Mill Baptist Church, Greenville, from 1989-1992, and Donalds... Continue Reading »

Eight South Carolinians graduate from Southern Seminary

Eight students with ties to South Carolina graduated from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in the winter commencement ceremony. Graduates included Ian Andrew Galloway, M.Div.; Cory Blake Cromer, M.Div.; Jason David Williamson, M.A. in missiology; Sean H. McElrath, M.A. in... Continue Reading »

Sales of Don Harper’s books will benefit Baptist Courier

Courier Publishing has released an e-book edition of “Blessed Is the Man,” one of its more popular titles, and the author will donate a portion of the proceeds to help The Courier reach its 150th anniversary fundraising goal of... Continue Reading »