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Steadman Baptist calls Camden native Neal Smith as pastor

Neal Smith, a native of Camden, has been called to serve as pastor of Steadman Baptist Church, located in Leesville. Smith continues to lead the church through revitalization. A graduate of Anderson University, he is currently pursuing his master’s... Continue Reading »

Holly Ridge pastor Joshua Culbertson honored for 10 years service

Joshua Culbertson was recognized on Sunday, Dec. 12, for 10 years service as pastor of Holly Ridge Baptist Church in Simpsonville.

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Wassamassaw pastor Norman Rogers retires

Norman Rogers retired as senior pastor of Wassamassaw Baptist Church of Moncks Corner on Dec. 31. The church honored Rogers and his wife, Cindy, with a retirement dinner celebrating 40 years of pastoral ministry and 12 years at Wassamassaw.... Continue Reading »

Gaffney First Baptist pastor Tommy Huddleston retires

Tommy Huddleston retired as pastor of First Baptist Church of Gaffney on Jan. 31. Earlier, he served as pastor of Hillcrest Baptist Church in Elgin; Catawba Baptist Church in Rock Hill; and First Baptist Church of West Columbia (now... Continue Reading »

Pastor braves Chicago winter on rooftop to stop violence

A Chicago pastor has a solution to the violence in the Windy City, and he’s taken to a rooftop to proclaim it. Southern Baptist Pastor Corey Brooks is spending 100 cold and windy days and nights — Nov. 30... Continue Reading »

Barker’s Creek celebrates 200 years

Barker’s Creek Baptist Church celebrated its 200th anniversary on Nov. 7, 2021. Located near Honea Path, the church was started in 1821 by 12 men and 11 women from Little River Baptist Church. They met the first 34 years... Continue Reading »

Woodruff Association calls Ken Petrus as missions strategist

Ken Petrus is the new missions strategist for Woodruff Baptist Association. A retired minister, he most recently served as administrative pastor at North Side Baptist Church in Greenwood for 17 years.

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Burnsview sets new giving record

Burnsview Baptist Church, Greer, set a Lottie Moon mission offering goal of $20,000 for 2021. On Dec. 21, the church held a special service designed to focus specifically on its offering. Pastor Tim Huckaby said, “A short video was... Continue Reading »

Greer pastor Drew Hines retires from Washington Baptist

Drew Hines, pastor of Washington Baptist Church in Greer, retired Jan. 30. A graduate of the University of South Carolina and Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Hines has been a pastor for 42 years, serving five churches. In addition to... Continue Reading »

Gaston First Baptist delivers ‘baskets of thanks and love’

Members of Gaston First Baptist Church delivered “baskets of thanks and love” and full fruit baskets to more than 20 homebound members in November, an outreach planned by Hannah McGill, fiancée of Pastor Brady Henderson. Pictured are Hannah and... Continue Reading »

‘Caring Well’ leads to changes in procedures, protects lives

There had been existing policies at Megan Nauman’s church to prevent sexual abuse, but the Caring Well Challenge helped identify a predator in their midst, she said. For a long time, the standards at Hunter First Baptist Church in... Continue Reading »

J.D. Shiflet retires after more than 48 years in ministry

J.D. Shiflet retired in December 2020 after more than 48 years in the ministry. He served as pastor of New Salem Baptist Church in Pittsboro, N.C.; Pleasant Plain Baptist Church in Kershaw; Davidson Street Baptist Church in Clinton; First... Continue Reading »