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James K. Hamilton will retire from Bethel Baptist Church in Laurens on July 15, exactly 45 years after he began his pastoral ministry. He and his wife, Lane, will continue to live in Laurens, where he plans to remain... Continue Reading »
State Bible drill competitions, sponsored by the South Carolina Baptist Convention, were held in April and May. Bible drill is a competitive program that teaches children and youth the importance of studying and memorizing Scripture. On April 28, Lowcountry... Continue Reading »
Five South Carolina pastors, all with roots in Broad River Baptist Church in Smyrna, were together recently at the church for the first time since beginning their ministries years ago. They gathered for the funeral of former member Harry... Continue Reading »
Charges stem from 1997, according to warrant Editor’s note: This story was updated July 10 to include an additional statement by SCBC executive director-treasurer Gary Hollingsworth, July 11 to include comments from a spokesperson for the International Mission Board,... Continue Reading »
John Thomas “Tommy” Morrow, 83, of Camden, died May 26, 2018. A graduate of Wake Forest University and Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, he served as a Southern Baptist pastor for more than 40 years despite developing heart issues in... Continue Reading »
William Harold Owens, 81, of Lancaster, died May 19, 2018. A native of Inman, he was a graduate of Fruitland Baptist Bible Institute; Luther Rice Seminary; and Trinity College of the Bible and Theological Seminary. He was ordained to... Continue Reading »
Charlie Ray Simmons, 86, of Kershaw, died May 25, 2018. A native of LaFrance, he was a graduate of North Greenville Junior College and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He pastored churches in Texas, Kentucky, and North and South Carolina.... Continue Reading »
Mark Aderholt, associate executive director and chief strategist for the South Carolina Baptist Convention for the last year and a half, has resigned, according to an SCBC statement released June 19. In the statement, Gary Hollingsworth, SCBC executive director-treasurer,... Continue Reading »
South Carolina’s three Baptist-affiliated universities awarded more than 1,500 degrees at their spring graduation ceremonies. North Greenville University held outdoor commencement services April 28 at the Melvin and Dollie Younts football stadium on the NGU campus, and 300 students... Continue Reading »
June McManus Gardner, of Gaffney, wife of retired pastor Norman Gardner, has published “The Faith of Our Fathers,” a series of history books chronicling the religious journeys of her family’s ancestors from Europe to America, up to modern times.... Continue Reading »
Ben Davis, retired president of Connie Maxwell Children’s Home, was the keynote speaker May 5 at Southern Wesleyan University’s graduation ceremony. Davis, pictured with his wife, Polly, was presented an honorary doctor of laws degree. Davis serves as chairman... Continue Reading »
Jimmy Napier recently retired from full-time pastoral ministry after serving eight years as pastor of Gloverville First Baptist Church (Aiken Association). He has spent 46 years as a minister and evangelist in North Carolina, Tennessee and Georgia, in addition... Continue Reading »
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