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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 »
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 »
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 »
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 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 »
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 »
Headed to the Carolina coast this summer for some sun and surf but also looking for a missions opportunity? Martha Bullard has just the job for you. This summer, as she has for the past seven summers, Bullard, along... Continue Reading »
John Yorio has been called as pastor of Samaria Baptist Church in Batesburg. He has served churches in Georgia, Tennessee and South Carolina over the past 16 years. He is a graduate of Liberty University and is completing coursework... Continue Reading »
Danny Burnley will retire as pastor of Laurel Baptist Church, Greenville, June 26 and will focus his efforts on assisting churches in need of revitalization. He has founded a non-profit ministry, Church Revitalization Consulting Inc., and will be available... Continue Reading »
Eight pastor-leaders have teamed up to produce: “Unite: Connecting Generations for Kingdom Expansion.” The book, according to Lee Clamp, evangelism group director for the South Carolina Baptist Convention and one of the project’s contributors, is designed to challenge younger... Continue Reading »
The Lexington Baptist Church’s Joyful Noise Handbell Choir has been ministering in music for more than 40 years, and the current choir roster has had remarkable longevity. Of the group’s current membership of 16 ringers, six have been members... Continue Reading »
The congregations of West Side Baptist Church of Chester and New Life Christian Fellowship of Spartanburg came together April 10-13 for a “multiethnic revival.” Ricky Eason, pastor of the predominantly African-American New Life congregation, preached at the revival, which... Continue Reading »
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