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‘Two Coins’ recalls ‘kindness from God above’

Courier Publishing is pleased to announce the publication of “Two Coins,” a heartwarming book based on a true childhood experience by author Jesse Crim of Greer, S.C. The book tells the story of a young boy who, to his... Continue Reading »

Obituary: Joseph W. Smith Jr.

Joseph Wilson Smith Jr., 80, of Union, died Dec. 7, 2018. Born in Union, he was a graduate of North Greenville College and Furman University. He received a master of divinity from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and a doctor... Continue Reading »

Obituary: Virginia Faucette

Virginia Ann Henderson Faucette, of Laurens, wife of retired pastor Thomas T. Faucette, died Nov. 6, 2018, at Martha Franks Retirement Community in Laurens. She was a graduate of Lander University and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. She served with... Continue Reading »

Former SCBC employee indicted in Texas on sexual assault charges

Mark Aderholt, former associate executive director and chief strategist for the South Carolina Baptist Convention, has been indicted on charges of sexually assaulting a teenager in Arlington, Texas, more than 20 years ago. The Fort Worth Star-Telegram, citing court... Continue Reading »

Brushy Creek, Taylors, calls ‘Ace’ Stafford as community outreach pastor

Cory “Ace” Stafford has begun his work as community outreach pastor at Brushy Creek Baptist Church in Taylors. He previously served at Church of the Highlands in Chattanooga, Tenn.

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Tim Bottoms begins duties as worship pastor at Brushy Creek, Taylors

Tim Bottoms is the new worship pastor at Brushy Creek Baptist Church in Taylors. He previously served as worship pastor at Cross Church in Springdale, Ark.

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Evangelical Homiletics Society names Michael Duduit as president

Michael Duduit, dean of the Clamp Divinity School and College of Christian Studies at Anderson University, became president of the Evangelical Homiletics Society at its recent annual meeting. EHS is an academic society with more than 300 members formed... Continue Reading »

Dillon First Baptist holds retirement reception for Dickie and Dianne Cullum

Dickie and Dianne Cullum were honored at a retirement reception hosted by Dillon First Baptist Church on Oct. 28. Cullum has been senior pastor at the church for 23 years and has served 38 years in the ministry. He... Continue Reading »

S.C. native edits book series on theologian’s writings

This article was updated Jan. 17, 2019, to correctly identify Richardson’s place of service as North Little Rock, not Little Rock. Wyman Richardson, pastor of Central Baptist Church in North Little Rock, Ark., and a South Carolina native, is... Continue Reading »

Brent Martin is new pastor of Seivern Baptist Church

Brent Martin was recently installed as pastor of Seivern Baptist Church near Wagener. Martin was ordained in 1995 by Clearview Baptist Church in Travelers Rest. He previously served as a pastor in Virginia. A graduate of Southeastern Baptist Theological... Continue Reading »

Deadlines approach for contributions to S.C. Baptist Convention

The South Carolina Baptist Convention will count the following as 2018 contributions: Hand delivered contributions received by the close of business on Dec. 20 Electronic contributions with a transaction date on or before Dec. 31 Mailed contributions postmarked on... Continue Reading »

Columbia pastor pens “Messages from Mayberry”

Ronald “Dee” Vaughan, pastor of St. Andrews Baptist Church, Columbia, has published “Messages from Mayberry: Spiritual Life Lessons from My Favorite Episodes of The Andy Griffith Show.” The idea for the book began with the response the author received... Continue Reading »