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Clayton King: NewSpring interim pastor role ‘daunting task, but not too big for God’

In the wake of Perry Noble’s termination as senior pastor at South Carolina’s largest church, NewSpring Church’s leadership wasted little time extending a call to Clayton King as the interim senior pastor. The move has been lauded by many... Continue Reading »

Alcohol use reignites issue among Baptists

Alcohol consumption has jumped back into Baptist discussions, this time stirred by the termination of a high-profile pastor. Perry Noble’s removal as senior pastor of the multi-campus NewSpring Church in South Carolina was communicated to members and attendees during... Continue Reading »

Inman Mills honors longtime pastor Jack Hames

The congregation of Inman Mills Baptist Church, Inman, honored pastor Jack Hames and his wife, Dottie, on May 8 for 60 years in the ministry. Prior to his pastorate at Inman Mills, Hames served churches in North and South... Continue Reading »

Perry Noble removed as NewSpring pastor; ‘unfortunate choices,’ alcohol use cited

Perry Noble, who started NewSpring Church in Anderson nearly 20 years ago, is no longer its senior pastor, multiple news sources are reporting. Early in Sunday’s 9:15 a.m. service, executive pastor Shane Duffey announced that Noble had been removed... Continue Reading »

Catoe honored for 63 years of service to her church

Center Grove Baptist Church in Moriah Baptist Association honored Billie Jean Catoe June 23 for 63 years of service in music ministry. Speakers recalled highlights of Catoe’s service as a pianist and organist, and her daughters joined a church... Continue Reading »

Injured Army veteran speaks at Padgett’s Creek Baptist Church

Kevin Brewington, a soldier who was severely injured by a remotely detonated IED in Afghanistan, spoke May 15 at Padgett’s Creek Baptist Church in Union. The Union native discussed his own challenges as well as those of his daughter,... Continue Reading »

Charleston pastor at SBC: ‘Walk toward racial unity by building bridges’

A June 14 panel discussion at the Southern Baptist Convention annual meeting, titled “A National Conversation on Racial Unity in America,” featured Marshall Blalock, pastor of Charleston First Baptist Church, along with president Jerry Young of the National Baptist... Continue Reading »

Internationals become believers through ESL ministry

English as a Second Language (ESL) ministry is an effective way for churches to reach those in the local international community who want to learn or improve their language skills. Through regular instructional classes and the relationships that develop... Continue Reading »

Hermitage Baptist dedicates new family life center

The congregation of Hermitage Baptist Church, Camden, dedicated their new family life center on May 15. Ron Underwood, associational missionary from Kershaw Baptist Association, and Jerry Sosebee, from the South Carolina Baptist Convention, participated in the service. Pictured is... Continue Reading »

Eastlan Baptist hosts prayer event for 2,000 Bibles donated to Greenville community

On April 26, a group of church and community leaders came together at Eastlan Baptist Church to pray over 2,000 Bibles to be given to the Greenville community. The project came to fruition through the vision of Eastlan member... Continue Reading »

Pleasant Grove Baptist, Fountain Inn, burns note at celebration service

Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Fountain Inn became debt-free for the first time in 24 years on Feb. 21 when community and church leaders, during a celebration service, burned the bank note. Pictured, from left: Sam Peden, Duane Owens,... Continue Reading »

Singing Churchmen on mission in Cleveland, Ohio

Twenty-eight members of the 60-voice South Carolina Baptist Singing Churchmen were on mission in Cleveland, Ohio, from April 30-May 7. Every concert included a straightforward presentation of the Gospel, and the men recorded 219 one-on-one Gospel conversations. The group... Continue Reading »