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COVID-19 causes Rock Hill church to change its name

The pandemic forced churches across the country to make significant changes, but none were quite like the one at Stony Fork Community Church in Rock Hill, formerly known as Outbreak Church. After enduring the impact of COVID-19 like most... Continue Reading »

Edgefield pianist retiring after 71 years

More than seven decades have passed since Joanne Painter first sat down at the keyboard at First Baptist Church of Edgefield. After what has to now be one of the longest tenures of a church pianist across the state,... Continue Reading »

Churches encouraged to #FillTheTank on Sept. 12

The annual Southern Baptist emphasis on baptism is coming up Sept. 12, and the North American Mission Board is encouraging churches to celebrate by baptizing new believers who have recently made professions of faith. “Our theme for Baptism Sunday... Continue Reading »

Beaver Creek, Neeses, calls Jerry Randall Sargent as pastor

Jerry Randall Sargent has been called as pastor of Beaver Creek Baptist Church in Neeses. An Orangeburg native, Sargent received a bachelor’s degree at Liberty University and was licensed by Beaver Creek on July 2. His wife, Dawn, is... Continue Reading »

Oakwood Baptist calls Steve Eargle as associate pastor

Steve Eargle has been called as associate pastor of Oakwood Baptist Church in Lexington. A native of Conway, he is a graduate of Coastal Carolina University and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Eargle has served as pastor of several churches... Continue Reading »

Pickens First Baptist Pastor Retires

Fred Stone retired on July 11 as senior pastor of First Baptist Church, Pickens, following a total of 40-plus years in ministry, including 25 years at Pickens. He previously served at Mayo First, Utica, and Cornerstone Baptist churches before... Continue Reading »

Slabtown Baptist Church Pastor Retires

George Tate, pastor of Slabtown Baptist Church in Easley for more than 40 years, retired on April 4. Tate was the founding pastor of Slabtown in 1980.

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Spring Branch Baptist Church Honors Pastor

Buddy Amerson was honored by Spring Branch Baptist Church, Hartsville, for 44 years as pastor on July 11. He and his wife, Betty, were recognized with a plaque and a dinner.

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Laurens Pastor Retires After 20 Years

J.D. Shiflet recently retired from the pastoral ministry after almost 20 years of service as pastor of Second Baptist Church, Laurens.

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Catawba Baptist Church Music Minister Retires

Chuck Trammel, minister of music at Catawba Baptist Church in Rock Hill, retired July 4 after 45 years of service. He was licensed and ordained into the ministry there.

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Bertha Smith recognized for 56 years of teaching Sunday school

Bertha Smith was recognized for her 56 years of teaching Sunday school at Apalache Baptist Church, Greer. A plaque of appreciation was presented to Smith. Pictured (l to r) are Brian Childers, associate pastor/youth minister; Smith; and Ken Wilson,... Continue Reading »

Greer pastor celebrates 20th anniversary at church

Drew Hines was recognized by Washington Baptist Church, Greer, on his 20th anniversary as pastor. He was presented a proclamation by Chairman of Deacons Steve Church. Hines became pastor of Washington Baptist on June 10, 2001. A graduate of... Continue Reading »