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Anderson University to sponsor ‘The Call’ conference Sept. 8

For the second year in a row, Anderson University is scheduled to host a one-day conference for people who have been called to Christian ministry or are exploring such a call. The event, known as The Call, will be... Continue Reading »

Conway church mission team ministers in Tennessee

Bethlehem Baptist Church of Conway partnered with Ocoee Outreach of Bradley County, Tenn., again this year for a week of ministry. The men’s team of five replaced a roof, windows, and siding for a family in need. The women’s... Continue Reading »

Utica Baptist Church

Utica Baptist Church completes construction and renovation project

Utica Baptist Church in Seneca recently completed a $3 million construction and facilities-improvement project, including a new welcome center, additional classrooms, an elevator, new chairs and carpet, an upgraded sound system, a sprinkler system, ADA-upgraded restrooms, and parking lot... Continue Reading »

Claude D. McIntosh

Claude D. McIntosh retires from full-time pastoral ministry

Claude D. McIntosh, who has served in pastoral ministry for 48 years, retired as pastor of Northwest Baptist Church in Travelers Rest on July 4. He and his wife, Ann, will continue to live in Travelers Rest, where he... Continue Reading »

Cordell Maddox

Anderson University mourns death of former president Cordell Maddox

J. Cordell Maddox, who served as president of Anderson College (now Anderson University) from 1973 until 1977, died July 23. He was 86. Following his tenure at Anderson College, Maddox served as president of Carson-Newman University in Jefferson City,... Continue Reading »

SCBC officials express appreciation for Hollingsworth’s recent leadership

An Open Letter to S.C. Baptists from SCBC Executive Board chair Tommy Kelly and SCBC president Marshall Blalock We are writing this letter to express our appreciation for the effective leadership Dr. Gary Hollingsworth, the executive director-treasurer of the... Continue Reading »

Three seminary faculty members resign positions

Three Southern Baptist seminary faculty members have recently resigned their positions. The resignations of Alvin Reid at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, Christian George at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and David Sills at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary were reported by... Continue Reading »

‘Through It All’ tells of grief followed by blessing

Donna McElveen of Lake City has published “Through It All: The Miracle Mural,” a heartfelt recollection of her husband and her son fighting for their lives and dying within three months of each other. Her son felt an urgency... Continue Reading »

Spartanburg youth director publishes Genesis study

Ashley Jones, youth director at Zion Hill Baptist Church in Spartanburg, has published a book, “A Glimpse at HisStory: An Investigative Look Into Ancient History and God’s Word.” The 141-page book, an in-depth look at Genesis 1-12, includes charts,... Continue Reading »

Surfside Beach ‘sunburn trailer’ ministry seeks volunteers

Waccamaw Baptist Association is looking for volunteers to help man a “sunburn trailer” at Surfside Beach this summer. Volunteers pass out free sunscreen, aloe gel and water and look for opportunities to share the gospel with visitors. Youth groups... Continue Reading »

Barnwell First Baptist calls Bart Kelley as pastor

T. Bart Kelley has been called as pastor of Barnwell First Baptist Church. Most recently he was pastor of Bethel Baptist Church in Oakway. Kelley, a former first vice president of the South Carolina Baptist Convention, has served on... Continue Reading »

Longtime pastor Jack Hames receives Order of the Palmetto

Jack Hames was presented the Order of the Palmetto May 13 at Inman Mills Baptist Church. In 62 years of pastoral service, Hames has delivered more than 10,000 sermons in six churches. The Order of the Palmetto recognizes a... Continue Reading »