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S.C.’s Dickard named dean of students at Southwestern Seminary

Daniel Dickard, a native South Carolinian, has been named dean of students at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas. Dickard, who has served as the director of student and church connections since 2015, will continue serving churches... Continue Reading »

Wahalla church installs miniature outdoor lending library

It’s not high tech and doesn’t replace the church’s much larger brick-and-mortar library, but this tiny structure is open 24/7. The prayer of church members at College Street Baptist Church in Walhalla is that it will help share the... Continue Reading »

Eastlan pastor Benjamin Littlejohn announces July 30 retirement

Benjamin Littlejohn, pastor of Eastlan Baptist Church in Greenville for the past 15 years, will retire July 30. He plans to continue as a guest host on the Christian television program, “Niteline,” on WGGS-TV 16. He also plans to... Continue Reading »

Palmetto Baptist Association Missions Expo held May 21 at Belton church

Palmetto Baptist Association hosted a Missions Expo on May 21 at Whitefield Baptist Church in Belton. The meeting featured a message by a former missionary to Eastern Europe and displays from South Carolina Baptist Convention ministry partners and organizations.... Continue Reading »

Eau Claire Baptist Church partners with Koinonia ministry to serve inner-city families

Eau Claire Baptist Church in Columbia is partnering with a new ministry, Koinonia, in seeking to serve children and families in the inner city. More than 80 children are enrolled in the summer enrichment program, and the church hopes... Continue Reading »

Robbie Baxley licensed to preach at Mullins First Baptist Church

Robbie Baxley (left) was licensed to preach June 11 at Mullins First Baptist Church. He is pictured with pastor Chadwick Ivester.

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Partridge is summer children’s minister at Heath Springs

Maggie Partridge, a senior at North Greenville University, is serving as children’s ministry leader at Heath Springs Baptist Church in Moriah Association. Partridge is from Lincolnton, Ga., and is pursuing an interdisciplinary major in early childhood education and Christian... Continue Reading »

Hank Bates licensed to ministry at Clearmont Baptist Church

Hank Bates, right, student minister at Clearmont Baptist Church in Westminster, was licensed to the ministry April 30. He is pictured with Dale McCoig, pastor at Clearmont.

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Fairfax First Baptist holds ‘Camp Impact’ to reach minority community

Fairfax First Baptist Church is hosting a new summer camp aimed at reaching minority students in Allendale County. “We are calling it Camp Impact, and are praying that God will use this bold step for us to step out... Continue Reading »

Surfside Beach ‘sunburn trailer’ ministry seeking volunteers

Heading to the Carolina coast this summer for vacation and interested in a missions opportunity? Martha Bullard has just the job for you. This summer, as she has for the past eight years, Bullard, along with volunteers from churches... Continue Reading »

SBC annual meeting is June 13-14 in Phoenix

The 2017 Southern Baptist Convention annual meeting will be held June 13-14 in Phoenix, Ariz., at the Phoenix Convention Center. Registration information can be accessed at sbcannualmeeting.net. The theme for the annual meeting is “Pray for Such a Time... Continue Reading »

Senior adult beach retreat set for Sept. 25-29

The 2017 Springmaid Beach Retreat for senior adults is set for Sept. 25-29, and organizers Clyde and Jane Porter are encouraging interested folks to sign up now. The event, which offers Bible teaching and music mixed with sightseeing, dining,... Continue Reading »