Joshua Pegram has been called as senior pastor of Ashley River Baptist Church in Charleston. Pegram comes to Ashley River from Morning Star Baptist Church in Rockford, Ill., where he has served for four years as senior pastor. Originally from Greenville, Pegram previously served on staff at Hampton Park Baptist Church. He and his wife, Liz, have […]
Nine Forks Baptist Church in Easley held a mortgage burning celebration July 8 for its children and youth education building. Pictured, from left: building committee chairman Mike Lusk, treasurer Kristofer Clark and pastor Stephen Owens.
Renee Kinlaw of Conway has released her fourth book, “Leann’s Victory,” a fictional story that depicts the depths of God’s love. It is the first of four books in her “The Restoration” series. Kinlaw’s other books include three devotionals and Bible studies: “God Has a Scrub Brush,” “Baggage and All: Yesterday is His-Story,” and “Defining […]
Carolina Baptist Association recently returned from a successful mission trip to Huntersville, W.Va., under the leadership of Fred Holmes, mission development director. The 38-member team completed a new roof for an elderly couple, held backyard Bible clubs, and ministered to the women’s prison birthing center and to the men’s federal prison. The gospel was presented […]
Jeff McCartney was recently ordained to the ministry by Corinth Baptist Church in Salley (Edisto Baptist Association). Johnny Muller, director of missions for Edisto Association, encouraged the church, while deacons from Crossroads Baptist Church and Corinth Church participated in the charge to church members and to McCartney, who accepted Corinth’s call as pastor. Pictured, from […]
For the second year in a row, Anderson University is scheduled to host a one-day conference for people who have been called to Christian ministry or are exploring such a call. The event, known as The Call, will be on Saturday, Sept. 8, running from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Featured speakers include Clayton King, […]
Bethlehem Baptist Church of Conway partnered with Ocoee Outreach of Bradley County, Tenn., again this year for a week of ministry. The men’s team of five replaced a roof, windows, and siding for a family in need. The women’s team worked with the Boys & Girls Club of America of Lays Street. On Tuesday night […]
Utica Baptist Church in Seneca recently completed a $3 million construction and facilities-improvement project, including a new welcome center, additional classrooms, an elevator, new chairs and carpet, an upgraded sound system, a sprinkler system, ADA-upgraded restrooms, and parking lot resurfacing. Ryan Goodroe is completing his fifth year as lead pastor.
Claude D. McIntosh, who has served in pastoral ministry for 48 years, retired as pastor of Northwest Baptist Church in Travelers Rest on July 4. He and his wife, Ann, will continue to live in Travelers Rest, where he plans to remain active in supply preaching and interim pastoral ministry. McIntosh has pastored churches in […]
T. Bart Kelley has been called as pastor of Barnwell First Baptist Church. Most recently he was pastor of Bethel Baptist Church in Oakway. Kelley, a former first vice president of the South Carolina Baptist Convention, has served on several SCBC committees and was a trustee at Connie Maxwell Children’s Home. Kelley and his wife, […]