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Update: After surgery, upstate pastor’s wife sees improvement

In our August issue we shared the story of Dee Loner, a teacher, mother and pastor’s wife, and her year-long struggle to recover from a debilitating aneurysm and stroke. Gregg, her husband, reports an upturn in Dee’s condition since... Continue Reading »

Leesville First Baptist honors Tense Patton for WMU service

Tense Patton was recognized for 36 years of service to Woman’s Missionary Union at First Baptist Church of Leesville. Pastor Charles Leonhardt presented Patton with a commemorative plaque.

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Simpsonville First Baptist calls three new staff members

Simpsonville First Baptist Church recently added three ministers to its staff. Patrick Gillen, minister of youth, previously served churches in Georgia as student pastor and pastor to families. He graduated from Liberty University and received master’s degrees from Liberty... Continue Reading »

Estep honored on 30th anniversary at Columbia First Baptist

Columbia First Baptist Church celebrated Wendell Estep’s 30th anniversary as pastor Aug. 14. The church also announced plans to publish a book of devotionals based on sermons from Estep’s three decades as senior pastor. “Faithful & True: Inspiring Messages... Continue Reading »

Chesnee churches unite to ‘love their city’

Earlier this year, 16 churches from across the Chesnee community participated in creative service projects and outreach opportunities on the first “Love Your City” day. Several revivals occurred in the weeks that followed, and some projects have become ongoing... Continue Reading »

NewSpring interim pastor, SCBC leaders call for unity in advancing the Gospel

The interim pastor of NewSpring Church and leaders of the South Carolina Baptist Convention came together in prayer Sept. 22 in a public display of unity for the cause of taking the Gospel to lost people. At the “Impact:... Continue Reading »

Jernigan new pastor at Calvary Church, Neeses

Ken Jernigan has been called as pastor of Calvary Baptist Church in Neeses. He attended Armstrong State College in Savannah, Ga., and is a graduate of Georgia Baptist Bible Institute. He has pastored churches in Georgia and South Carolina.... Continue Reading »

Kittrell marks 30 years at Laurel Church, West Columbia

Steven M. Kittrell will celebrate his 30th anniversary as pastor of Laurel Baptist Church in West Columbia on Sept. 11. “The opportunity for any pastor to stay at one church for 30 years is a much greater testament to... Continue Reading »

Chris Masters is new pastor at Shiloh Church, Aiken

Chris Masters was called as senior pastor of Shiloh Baptist Church in Aiken on Aug. 14. A graduate of Gardner-Webb University and Covington Theological Seminary, Masters has served in churches across South Carolina and North Carolina as senior pastor,... Continue Reading »

Gregory Boyd called to pastor Hartsville First Baptist

Gregory B. Boyd has been called as senior pastor of Hartsville First Baptist Church and began his duties Sept. 1. He most recently was adult ministries pastor at Gateway Baptist Church in Irmo. Prior to that he served churches... Continue Reading »

North Walterboro Church honors longtime pianist Joyce Thomas

Joyce Thomas, a member of North Walterboro Baptist Church, was recognized July 17 for more than 60 years of faithful service as a church pianist, during which time she has served several churches. She was honored with a love... Continue Reading »

Guest Viewpoint: Miss South Carolina Lets Her Light Shine for Jesus

On June 25, I watched the television with excitement as one of our church members, Rachel Wyatt, competed in the Miss South Carolina pageant. She and her mom and dad have been faithful members of our church for several... Continue Reading »