Churches

Filter by:

Churches Categories
  • All
  • Ministerial Moves
  • SC Showcase (Church News)

Bill West announces retirement after 55 years of ministry

William R. “Bill” West Jr., pastor of Welcome Baptist Church in Pendleton for the past 12 years, will retire in December after 55 years of pastoral ministry. He formerly served as pastor of Pendleton Street Baptist Church in Greenville,... Continue Reading »

Derick Pindroh joins staff of Flat Rock Baptist Church

Derick A. Pindroh has joined the staff of Flat Rock Baptist Church in Liberty as associate and worship pastor. He attended North Greenville College and is a graduate of Charleston Southern University. He previously served churches in South Carolina,... Continue Reading »

Marion Baptist calls former member Adam Work as senior pastor

Adam Work began his duties as senior pastor of Marion Baptist Church Oct. 15. He is the first pastor in the church’s history to have grown up as a member of the church. He formerly served the church as... Continue Reading »

North Augusta First Baptist calls Stephen Cutchins as senior pastor

Stephen Cutchins began his service as senior pastor of North Augusta First Baptist Church on Oct. 22. He holds a doctor of ministry degree with an emphasis in Christian apologetics. He is the author of a book, “Prove It:... Continue Reading »

Michael Stansell joins staff at Park Street Baptist Church

Michael Stansell has been called as associate pastor of Park Street Baptist Church in Easley. He and his wife, Ellen, will make their home in Easley. Alton A. Nix is senior pastor.

... Continue Reading »

Morrisons join NAMB as apprentice church planters

Luke Morrison and his wife, Shannon, have joined the North American Mission Board as apprentice church planters with Tapestry Church in Atlanta, Ga., working with the homeless. They previously served at Shamrock Baptist Church in Bethune. They have five... Continue Reading »

Eastlan women fill 44 shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child

The Martha Franks WMU group at Eastlan Baptist Church, Greenville, assembled 44 shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child. Eastlan serves each year as a collection location for the ministry. Pictured are WMU members Jane Hicks, Jan Burdette and Sandra Lord.

... Continue Reading »

400 make commitments at Lowcountry ‘Go Tell’ crusade

More than 400 people made commitments to Christ at a Lowcountry Go Tell Crusade Oct. 15-18 in Bamberg. More than 20 churches were involved in the evangelistic effort, which included sharing the gospel with 3,500-plus people, including 1,500 students,... Continue Reading »

Deadline nears for 2017 contributions to SCBC

The South Carolina Baptist Convention is advising churches and individuals that the following will count as 2017 contributions: — Hand-delivered contributions received by the close of business on Dec. 21. — Electronic contributions with a transaction date on or... Continue Reading »

Anderson University presents 2017 Pastor of the Year awards

Anderson University presented its annual South Carolina Baptist Pastor of the Year awards Nov. 6 at the South Carolina Baptist Pastors Conference at Shandon Baptist Church. The awards were established in 2011 to honor outstanding pastors and are based... Continue Reading »

Upstate church to hold active-shooter seminar

Editor’s note: Because of strong interest, the location of the following event has been changed to Crossroads Baptist Church in Spartanburg. (Updated Dec. 28, 2017) A free seminar will be held Jan. 16 for churches wanting to learn more... Continue Reading »

Eau Claire Church honors Joe Derrick for 30 years as minister of music

Joe Derrick (left), minister of music at Eau Claire Baptist Church in Columbia, was honored with his wife Aug. 27 for 30 years of service to the church.

... Continue Reading »