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Brian Childers is new associate pastor/youth minister at Apalache, Greer

Brian Childers began work as associate pastor and youth minister of Apalache Baptist Church, Greer, on Feb. 17. He previously served as youth pastor and, later, pastor of Hebron Baptist Church in Union. He and his wife, Gina, are... Continue Reading »

Former music minister’s estate gives $566K to Lottie Moon Offering

The estate of Vernon B. Sloan, a member of Washington Baptist Church in Greer, recently presented a $566,740 gift to the South Carolina Baptist Convention earmarked for the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering. Sloan, a retired bivocational minister of music... Continue Reading »

North Hartsville honors pastor Ladell Humphries for 20 years of service

Ladell Humphries was honored Feb. 23 on his 20th anniversary as pastor of North Hartsville Baptist Church. The celebration included a meal and guest speakers. Pictured, from left: Joe Willard, director of missions for Welsh Neck Association; Dave Worthington;... Continue Reading »

NGU Greer campus to host Church & Non-Profit Law seminar

North Greenville University will host a Church & Non-Profit Law 101 seminar, a comprehensive overview to obtain a better understanding of employment, tax, insurance, fundraising, and other legal issues facing the local church or a religious non-profit. The seminar,... Continue Reading »

Secona Baptist ordains Chandler Dale Moats to the ministry

Chandler Dale Moats was ordained to the ministry by Secona Baptist Church in Pickens on Jan. 27. He is a graduate of North Greenville University and will complete his master of arts degree in discipleship from New Orleans Baptist... Continue Reading »

Columbia native Gene Roberts earns D.Min. from NGU

Gene Roberts, a native of Columbia, S.C., recently completed his doctor of ministry degree at North Greenville University. He serves as associate pastor at Newfound Baptist Church in Leicester, N.C.

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Nathan Sweet earns Ph.D. from SEBTS

Nathan Sweet, a Greer native who later lived in Lugoff, recently received his Ph.D. in Christian leadership from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Sweet is student pastor at Wake Cross Roads Church in Raleigh, N.C. His father, Greg Sweet, is... Continue Reading »

Florence First Baptist calls Michael Crawford as senior pastor

Michael Crawford is the new senior pastor at Florence First Baptist Church. He previously served as a pastor in Georgia. He is a graduate of Troy State University and Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary and recently earned a D.Min. from... Continue Reading »

Churches increasingly use background checks

As churches become aware of potential safety issues, more are signing up for background check services through LifeWay’s OneSource program. “The numbers have increased dramatically since we began our relationship with backgroundchecks.com,” said LifeWay’s Jennie Morris. Morris said part... Continue Reading »

Former pastor teaches those who teach in the church

After 20 years of vocational church ministry, Terry Lanford resigned as a senior pastor in 2017 and launched a workshop ministry designed to equip volunteer teachers in the church. “Entrusted to Teach” is a multifaceted ministry aimed at better... Continue Reading »

Randy Keasler named pastor emeritus at Westminster Baptist Church

Randy Keasler has retired from Westminster Baptist Church after serving as pastor since 1994. He was named the church’s pastor emeritus. He serves the South Carolina Baptist Convention as a church strategies regional consultant and will also do interim... Continue Reading »

Saluda Baptist Church celebrates 50th anniversary

Saluda Baptist Church in Saluda celebrated its 50th anniversary Dec. 2. The church held its first worship service Dec. 1, 1968, in the administrative building of the local school district. Approximately 75 families constituted the original congregation, which today... Continue Reading »