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Joshua Pegram

Joshua Pegram called as pastor of Ashley River Baptist Church

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... Continue Reading »

Nine Forks

Nine Forks Baptist Church burns mortgage on education building

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.

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Carolina Association group does mission work in West Virginia

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... Continue Reading »

Conway woman publishes Christian fiction book

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... Continue Reading »

Jeff McCartney

Jeff McCartney ordained to the ministry

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... Continue Reading »

Anderson University to sponsor ‘The Call’ conference Sept. 8

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... Continue Reading »

Conway church mission team ministers in Tennessee

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... Continue Reading »

Utica Baptist Church

Utica Baptist Church completes construction and renovation project

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... Continue Reading »

Claude D. McIntosh

Claude D. McIntosh retires from full-time pastoral ministry

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... Continue Reading »

Barnwell First Baptist calls Bart Kelley as pastor

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... Continue Reading »

Longtime pastor Jack Hames receives Order of the Palmetto

Jack Hames was presented the Order of the Palmetto May 13 at Inman Mills Baptist Church. In 62 years of pastoral service, Hames has delivered more than 10,000 sermons in six churches. The Order of the Palmetto recognizes a... Continue Reading »

Laurens pastor James Hamilton to retire after 45 years of ministry

James K. Hamilton will retire from Bethel Baptist Church in Laurens on July 15, exactly 45 years after he began his pastoral ministry. He and his wife, Lane, will continue to live in Laurens, where he plans to remain... Continue Reading »