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Survey: VBS is top summer activity for churches

When we asked South Carolina Baptist churches in an online survey to tell us what activities they had planned for the summer, it was no surprise that Vacation Bible School came in at number one, with 84 percent of... Continue Reading »

As ‘living stones,’ Earle Street members lay foundation for new building

On June 4, Pentecost Sunday, in a gesture meant to symbolize their joining with the Holy Spirit in building a “spiritual house with living stones,” members of Earle Street Baptist Church wrote their names on small stones — hundreds... Continue Reading »

Wahalla church installs miniature outdoor lending library

It’s not high tech and doesn’t replace the church’s much larger brick-and-mortar library, but this tiny structure is open 24/7. The prayer of church members at College Street Baptist Church in Walhalla is that it will help share the... Continue Reading »

Eastlan pastor Benjamin Littlejohn announces July 30 retirement

Benjamin Littlejohn, pastor of Eastlan Baptist Church in Greenville for the past 15 years, will retire July 30. He plans to continue as a guest host on the Christian television program, “Niteline,” on WGGS-TV 16. He also plans to... Continue Reading »

Palmetto Baptist Association Missions Expo held May 21 at Belton church

Palmetto Baptist Association hosted a Missions Expo on May 21 at Whitefield Baptist Church in Belton. The meeting featured a message by a former missionary to Eastern Europe and displays from South Carolina Baptist Convention ministry partners and organizations.... Continue Reading »

Eau Claire Baptist Church partners with Koinonia ministry to serve inner-city families

Eau Claire Baptist Church in Columbia is partnering with a new ministry, Koinonia, in seeking to serve children and families in the inner city. More than 80 children are enrolled in the summer enrichment program, and the church hopes... Continue Reading »

Robbie Baxley licensed to preach at Mullins First Baptist Church

Robbie Baxley (left) was licensed to preach June 11 at Mullins First Baptist Church. He is pictured with pastor Chadwick Ivester.

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Partridge is summer children’s minister at Heath Springs

Maggie Partridge, a senior at North Greenville University, is serving as children’s ministry leader at Heath Springs Baptist Church in Moriah Association. Partridge is from Lincolnton, Ga., and is pursuing an interdisciplinary major in early childhood education and Christian... Continue Reading »

Hank Bates licensed to ministry at Clearmont Baptist Church

Hank Bates, right, student minister at Clearmont Baptist Church in Westminster, was licensed to the ministry April 30. He is pictured with Dale McCoig, pastor at Clearmont.

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Fairfax First Baptist holds ‘Camp Impact’ to reach minority community

Fairfax First Baptist Church is hosting a new summer camp aimed at reaching minority students in Allendale County. “We are calling it Camp Impact, and are praying that God will use this bold step for us to step out... Continue Reading »

Multiplication ‘part of the DNA’ of Mt. Pleasant church plant

The Church at LifePark is located several miles from its founding church, First Baptist Church in Mt. Pleasant. In just a few years’ time, LifePark has seen about 600 baptisms and welcomes 1,700 people a week to worship services.... Continue Reading »

Pastors are getting older, delaying retirement

America’s pastors aren’t getting any younger. There are now more pastors over age 65 than under 40, a demographic shift over the past three generations that portends major challenges for the future church as baby boomer pastors age and... Continue Reading »