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Obituary: W. James Rivers 

W. James Rivers, 88, of Morehead City, N.C., died July 13, 2017. A native of Hampton, S.C., he graduated from the University of South Carolina and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. He received an honorary doctor of theology degree from... Continue Reading »

Obituary: Ben F. Rogers Jr.

Benjamin “Ben” Francis Rogers Jr., 81, of Easley, died Aug. 3, 2017. Born in Travelers Rest, he was a graduate of Mars Hill College and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Ordained in 1966, he served churches in North Carolina, Virginia... Continue Reading »

Obituary: Ray Ridgeway Jr.

Ray Ridgeway Jr., 73, of Anderson, died July 23, 2017. He was a graduate of the University of South Carolina and Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. For 35 years, he pastored churches in Kentucky, Tennessee and South Carolina. He served... Continue Reading »

Obituary: David White Jr.

David Franklin White Jr., of Anderson, died July 12, 2017. He grew up in Richmond, Va., and earned degrees from the University of Richmond, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and Johns Hopkins University. From 1957-1966, he served as a professor... Continue Reading »

Lackey represents third generation of Connie Maxwell trustees

Richard Lackey is following in both his father’s and his grandfather’s footsteps — all three have served as trustees for Connie Maxwell Children’s Home. Richard’s grandfather, Elwood Lackey, grew up at Connie Maxwell. He became a professional photographer in... Continue Reading »

Jon Jamison joins S.C. Baptist Convention staff

Jon Jamison has joined the South Carolina Baptist Convention as compassion ministries strategist. He will help churches and associations with multi-housing, hunger relief, literacy, refugees and immigrants, and human trafficking ministries. He formerly served in Iowa. “Where churches have... Continue Reading »

Spring Branch honors pastor Buddy Amerson for 40 years of service

Buddy Amerson, pastor of Spring Branch Baptist Church in Hartsville, was honored Aug. 5 along with his wife, Betty, for 40 years of pastoral service to the church. “His tireless work in teaching the Word and helping us to... Continue Reading »

Clear Water Branch calls Mike Catoe as bivocational pastor

Mike Catoe has accepted a call as bivocational pastor of Clear Water Branch Baptist Church in Aiken. He has led several churches over the past 47 years: Double Pond Baptist in Blackville, Central Baptist in Aiken, and Mount Arnon... Continue Reading »

Ron Jackson receives award from Covington Theological Seminary

Ron Jackson, chairman of Parson’s Pantry Ministry and pastor emeritus of East Gaffney Baptist Church, was presented the Lifetime Ministry Recognition Award by Covington Theological Seminary on July 27 at the school’s alumni banquet. Jackson, who has been active... Continue Reading »

SCBC Committee Reports

SCBC releases reports from Committee on Committees, Nominations Committee

The South Carolina Baptist Convention has released the reports of the 2017 Committee on Committees and the Nominations Committee. The reports will be considered at the upcoming SCBC annual meeting, to be held Nov. 7-8 at Shandon Baptist Church... Continue Reading »

Dave Bult publishes new book, “The Precious Blood of Jesus”

Dave Bult Jr., pastor of Kingsburg Baptist Church in Johnsonville, has published his first book, “The Precious Blood of Jesus” ($11.99, Xulon Press). He has served in Christian ministry for the past 25 years as a teacher, coach, associate... Continue Reading »

Steve Hanna joins staff of Cornerstone Church, Aiken

Steve Hanna has been called as associate pastor/music director for Cornerstone Baptist Church in Aiken. He attended Charleston Southern University. He and his wife, Lisa, a teacher at Town Creek Christian Academy in Aiken, have four children.

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