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Preliminary survey report shows gas pumps siphoning off needed funds for ministries

The pain at the pump is having a definite impact on the outreach and ministry efforts of South Carolina Baptist churches, the giving habits of their members, and the frequency of requests for financial assistance; though, as yet, most... Continue Reading »

Spartanburg’s Southside celebrates centennial

Exactly 100 years to the day after its founding by 114 persons, the congregation of Southside Baptist Church, Spartanburg, will gather to celebrate its centennial anniversary on June 28.... Continue Reading »

Along the Way: By making caps, blankets, pillows, teddy bears, and baby gowns, Pat Wood and a host of volunteers at a Sumter congregation are finding innovative ways of – ‘Touching Hearts’

'the people know that these garments and blankets come from people who are praying for them,? says Pat Wood, who leads a growing ministry, 'touching Hearts,? to reach out to patients at a local hospital maternity ward and to... Continue Reading »

Upstate Evangelism Conference set for Aug. 3-6

Three South Carolina pastors and a Spartanburg evangelist are among the program personalities slated for the annual Upstate Evangelism Conference at Northbrook Baptist Church, Boiling Springs, Aug. 3-6.... Continue Reading »

Darlington rally features Kingsley, Sound of Light

Fast cars, loud music, and a rowdy crowd. Can these make for an effective outreach to kids and families? It does if the fast cars are NASCAR drivers on the Darlington Raceway, the loud music is by the contemporary... Continue Reading »

In Spartanburg: Gala marks network’s 25 years of ministry

Representatives of the 90 churches that comprise the Spartanburg County Baptist Network celebrated its Silver Anniversary with a gala at Spartanburg's Memorial Auditorium May 4.... Continue Reading »

Online Exclusive: University not in danger of closing; attorney claims news report inaccurate

The attorney for Charleston Southern University says that an article in The State paper April 15, which implies that the university might close if a settlement in the Parish case is not approved by the U.S. District Court, is... Continue Reading »

Berea pastor ‘still speaks’ through new CD collection

The late Doug Baker, former pastor of Berea First Baptist Church, Greenville, is remembered fondly as a masterful preacher. Even though he is no longer with them, members can still hear the beloved preacher's distinctive Canadian accent.... Continue Reading »

Along the Way: Retired Pamplico pastor relives hitchhiking trek west as – Happy Trails

Why would anyone choose to hitchhike from Greenville to Fort Worth? Would you believe, ?mainly for the adventure??... Continue Reading »

McNeal book charts course to greatness

Go for great! ?Great leaders bless people. They inspire and encourage. They help people become more than what they have been, maybe even more than they thought they could be,? Reggie McNeal explains in his latest book, ?Practicing Greatness.?... Continue Reading »

Along the Way: University beauty queen from Lexington Baptist performs – Beautiful act of kindness

Three days after being crowned as Miss University of Mobile on Feb. 2, Alana Swindler of Lexington was busy doing something truly beautiful: serving her school and community.... Continue Reading »

Taylors commissioning service sends out 125 new missionaries

Two couples with ties to the host church and two couples who were being appointed to places of ministry in South Carolina were among 125 missionaries commissioned Feb. 24 by the North American Mission Board at First Baptist Church,... Continue Reading »