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Clear Water Branch calls Mike Catoe as bivocational pastor

Mike Catoe has accepted a call as bivocational pastor of Clear Water Branch Baptist Church in Aiken. He has led several churches over the past 47 years: Double Pond Baptist in Blackville, Central Baptist in Aiken, and Mount Arnon... Continue Reading »

Ron Jackson receives award from Covington Theological Seminary

Ron Jackson, chairman of Parson’s Pantry Ministry and pastor emeritus of East Gaffney Baptist Church, was presented the Lifetime Ministry Recognition Award by Covington Theological Seminary on July 27 at the school’s alumni banquet. Jackson, who has been active... Continue Reading »

Dave Bult publishes new book, “The Precious Blood of Jesus”

Dave Bult Jr., pastor of Kingsburg Baptist Church in Johnsonville, has published his first book, “The Precious Blood of Jesus” ($11.99, Xulon Press). He has served in Christian ministry for the past 25 years as a teacher, coach, associate... Continue Reading »

Steve Hanna joins staff of Cornerstone Church, Aiken

Steve Hanna has been called as associate pastor/music director for Cornerstone Baptist Church in Aiken. He attended Charleston Southern University. He and his wife, Lisa, a teacher at Town Creek Christian Academy in Aiken, have four children.

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How to Help Flood Victims in Texas

Want to help the victims of the Texas floods? Instead of sending water or clothing, director of South Carolina Baptist Convention Disaster Relief Randy Creamer is encouraging churches and individuals in South Carolina to give money or gift cards... Continue Reading »

Hickory Grove Church, Conway, ordains two as deacons

Hickory Grove Baptist Church in Conway ordained Jeremy Owens and Timothy Whittaker as deacons on Aug. 13. Pictured, from left: Jeremy Owens, Timothy Whittaker and pastor Denis McCorry.

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Braxton Edwards to be associate pastor at Mullins First Baptist

Braxton Edwards, left, has been called as associate pastor of young adults and outreach at Mullins First Baptist Church. He will begin his duties Jan. 1, 2018. He is pictured with pastor Chadwick Ivester.

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Jimmy Brown ordained at Beaver Creek Church in Neeses

On July 23, pastor Jimmy Brown of Beaver Creek Baptist Church in Neeses was ordained to the ministry. Pictured with Brown are his wife, Candice, Orangeburg-Calhoun associational director of missions Richard Porter, and Henry Cooper, pastor of Gethsemane Baptist... Continue Reading »

Gregory Hyler is new pastor of North Myrtle Beach First Baptist Church

Gregory E. Hyler has been called as pastor of First Baptist Church of North Myrtle Beach. A graduate of Francis Marion University and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, Hyler previously served Mount Calvary Baptist Church in Dillon. He also served... Continue Reading »

Jerry Pace licensed to preach by Nebo Baptist Church

Jerry Pace was licensed to preach Aug. 20 at Nebo Baptist Church in Marion Association. He is pictured with his wife, Jean.

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RebuildSC seeking volunteers, mission teams

Editor’s Note: This story was modified Oct. 4 to include additional content regarding storm damage in Florida. Even as Floridians and Texans begin the arduous process of digging out from major hurricanes, South Carolina Baptists continue to help Palmetto... Continue Reading »

Hickory Grove baptizes 11 during VBS

Hickory Grove Baptist Church in Conway had a successful Vacation Bible School in July, with an average attendance of 105 and 23 new visitors. Also, 11 professions of faith were recorded, and 11 children were baptized during commencement services... Continue Reading »