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Art of living examined in Bishop’s book, ‘Acres of Diamonds’

The newest work by author Gene Bishop of Greer, who has written affectionately of his years growing up in Connie Maxwell Children's Home in Greenwood, is entirely new.... Continue Reading »

Former North Greenville University student appears on ‘American Idol’

Chris Sligh, a former student at North Greenville University in Tigerville, made it to the next round of ?American Idol? auditions in Hollywood after passing the first round Jan. 30.... Continue Reading »

Miller named pastor emeritus

Fred Miller, a former pastor and longtime member, has been named pastor emeritus by St. Andrews Baptist Church, Columbia.... Continue Reading »

Anderson University chosen as launch point for nationwide church planting effort

The initial trial runs of Transplant conferences last year were well received on the Anderson campus ? so well received, in fact, that NAMB and the SCBC selected Anderson as the location for a promotional video that will be... Continue Reading »

Greer First installs Ezell

An installation and commitment service was held Jan. 21 at First Baptist Church, Greer, for pastor Rick Ezell. He began duties Sept. 10, 2006.... Continue Reading »

CP gives Honea Path church link with 16 million Baptists

?It would not be possible for a church our size to put a missionary in Brazil or West Africa; the start-up costs would be prohibitive,? pastor Mike Moody said. ?But when we collectively work with 16 million Southern Baptists,... Continue Reading »

At SCBC Lifestyle Evangelism Conference: Women urged to engage community

On a chilly January morning, women filed into Taylors First Baptist Church for the annual Women's Lifestyle Evangelism Conference, kicking off a three-city weekend. The conference is jointly sponsored by the South Carolina Baptist Convention Lifestyle Evangelism group, South... Continue Reading »

Laurens couple releases debut CD

Rhett and Tracey Wilson, husband-and-wife staff members at Chestnut Ridge Baptist Church, Laurens, have released their first recording project, "Lead Me On."... Continue Reading »

At Hamrick Lectures, concern for the poor marks true spirituality, Campolo says

?God wants to see his kingdom break loose on earth. He wants to see it happen in Charleston, in Philadelphia, in New Orleans,? Tony Campolo declared at the 12th annual John A. Hamrick Lectureship Jan. 21-22.... Continue Reading »

Evangelism conference slated for Riverland Hills, Irmo, Feb. 26-27

This year's State Evangelism Conference at Riverland Hills Baptist Church, Irmo, Feb. 26-27, will include not only preaching and singing, but also drama, according to South Carolina Baptist Convention evangelism director Marshall Fagg.... Continue Reading »

Dillon team works among unreached people group in Burkina-Faso

A 13-member team sponsored by First Baptist Church, Dillon, returned in mid-January from the church's second mission trip to the bush region of Burkina-Faso, where they worked among an unreached people group known as the Dagara.... Continue Reading »

Memorial service planned for son of Lancaster pastor

A memorial service for Daniel Jay Poore, 33, son of Bill Poore, pastor of Calvary Baptist Church, Lancaster, will be held Feb. 4 at 3 p.m. at the church.... Continue Reading »