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Jimmy Hanf, pastor of St. George Baptist Church in Orangeburg, received a unanimous call as director of missions for Kershaw Baptist Association at the association's Oct. 27 meeting.... Continue Reading »

Hunt’s Memorial Baptist Church, Easley, held a baptismal service for three of its members on Oct. 25. Pictured are (l to r) pastor James Wiles with baptismal candidates Dale Silsby, Josh Moss and Melanie Shelton.   Bethcar Baptist Church,... Continue Reading »

Several years ago, some people in Mt. Pleasant held a poker game in a residential neighborhood. The game was raided and twenty-two people were arrested. The guilty parties included a deputy sheriff and an assistant prosecutor. The sponsors of... Continue Reading »

A celebration event was held Nov. 14 at Riverland Hills Baptist Church in Columbia to remember the national and international missions partnerships South Carolina Baptists have had over the last 26 years.... Continue Reading »

I am a bi-vocational minister living in the Greenville area, who has difficulty attending the convention regardless of its location. This year I was able to do something I had never been able to do before ? I participated... Continue Reading »

Recently, the Lord asked me as church treasurer to share something with my church family, and I said no. As always, he usually wins these discussions.... Continue Reading »

The bicentennial committee of First Mt. Moriah Baptist Church at 2107 Mt. Moriah Road, Greenwood, S.C., 29646, is seeking copies of old photos, news articles, records and general information generated during the church's history.... Continue Reading »

We are entering the season honoring the Prince of Peace, and this is a good time to remember one of his followers, Robert C. Broome, a peacemaker who passed away earlier this year.... Continue Reading »

Editor's note: We received several responses to Gene Jennings? letter, published Nov. 12, calling for ?young pastors with fresh voices? to be invited to preach at the South Carolina Baptist Pastor's Conference. The responses follow.... Continue Reading »

I am hopeful about the future of the South Carolina Baptist Convention. I am concerned about the future of the South Carolina Baptist Convention.... Continue Reading »

IMB appoints 55 despite financial hardships Despite the rocky economy and a red-line budget, International Mission Board trustees appointed 55 new missionaries at Summer Grove Baptist Church in Shreveport, La., in conjunction with the Louisiana Baptist Convention annual meeting.... Continue Reading »

Two state denominational leaders were honored recently with the Order of the Palmetto, the state's highest civilian award.... Continue Reading »