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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 »

Holding Tight to God’s Hand: Gregg and Dee Loner reflect on a year of struggle and faith

If someone’s world can flip in an instant, then Gregg and Dee Loner’s life-upending moment came nearly a year ago — even as relentless shock waves from that event continue to pound their family and reverberate through their church.... Continue Reading »

SCBC welcomes resolutions and Christian service award nominations

Resolutions to be considered during this year’s annual meeting of the South Carolina Baptist Convention Nov. 15-16 at Riverland Hills Baptist Church in Columbia are due Oct. 15. Submissions should include the name, address, and email (if available) of... Continue Reading »

Bethany Baptist Church licenses Jim Broad to the ministry

Bethany Baptist Church, Orangeburg, licensed Jim Broad (third from right) to the ministry on July 3. Presenting the certificate of license is pastor Steve Scott (second from left), along with deacon chairman Art Smith (far left) and deacon Charlie... Continue Reading »

36 children attend music camp at Edgefield FBC

Edgefield First Baptist Church held a summer music camp Aug. 2-4, where approximately 36 children ages 4-10 learned to play hand chimes and studied the basics of rhythm and reading music. Travis Brian, pastor of music and worship, said... Continue Reading »

Northside Memorial calls Neal Sweet as senior pastor

Northside Memorial Baptist Church, Sumter, has called Neal Sweet as senior pastor. He previously served as senior pastor at Home Branch Baptist Church near Manning. Sweet and his wife, Jessica, have three children: Tripp, Logan, and Anna Grace. He... Continue Reading »

Mount Carmel recognized for 10 years as Operation Christmas Child relay center

Mount Carmel Baptist Church, Easley, was recently recognized by Operation Christmas Child for serving 10 years as a relay center. The relay has collected more than 50,000 shoeboxes from Pickens and Easley area churches. Pictured, from left, are John... Continue Reading »