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Laneir Singleton has announced his retirement effective the end of January. He has pastored Hoffmeyer Road Baptist Church in Florence for the the last 13 years of his 43-year ministry. Singleton is a graduate of Charleston Southern University and... Continue Reading »
Holly Springs Baptist Church, Pickens, recently recognized three members for perfect attendance in Sunday school. Pictured with pastor Gerald Martin (left) are Donald Davis, 47 years; James Edens, 19 years; and Darlene Cassell, 42 years.
Saluda Baptist Association in Anderson has dissolved ties with Pendleton First Baptist Church because the church’s bylaws allow for the election of a woman as senior pastor. Messengers to the association’s annual meeting Nov. 2 at Iva First Baptist... Continue Reading »
Red Dam Baptist Church in Hardeeville hosted its annual Fall Festival on Nov. 8 with a rodeo theme, including a mechanical bull, donkey and hay rides, pumpkin-seed spitting contest, petting zoo, a men’s chili cook-off, greased pole, corn hole,... Continue Reading »
Deane Harrison has been called as pastor of Rockvale Baptist Church, Piedmont. A graduate of North Greenville University and Liberty University Seminary, he previously served as associate pastor at Rockvale. Harrison and his wife, Christi, are expecting their first... Continue Reading »
Central Baptist Church, York, celebrated its centennial the first weekend of November. In 1914, it was founded to meet the needs of the people who lived in the mill villages. It began as Charlotte Street Baptist Church and became... Continue Reading »
Engrum Johnson recently announced his retirement following a period of declining health. He previously served as pastor of several Baptist churches in South Carolina, including Black Creek in Dovesville, Rocky Creek and Grace in Greenville, and, most recently, Rockvale... Continue Reading »
Bert Welch, founding pastor of Covenant Baptist Church in Lancaster, retired Oct. 5 after 20 years of service. He previously served First Baptist of Lancaster, Alice Drive Baptist of Sumter, and Second Baptist of Lancaster. He has served as... Continue Reading »
Bryan Stokes has been called as assistant pastor of Scenic Hills Baptist Church, Travelers Rest. A graduate of Fruitland Baptist Bible College, Stokes and his wife, Gail, founded and operated God’s House of Hope, a ministry of Eastlan Baptist... Continue Reading »
The Courier has learned that Tom Tucker, pastor of Sisk Memorial Baptist Church in Fort Mill, will be nominated for first vice president of the South Carolina Baptist Convention next month. SCBC messengers will elect a slate of officers... Continue Reading »
Elim Baptist Church, Effingham, recognized Ken Moore (center) on Sept. 21 for 25 years as pastor. Attendees included former members, friends and family of the Moores, and Florence Baptist Association director of missions Chris Smith, among others. Pictured with... Continue Reading »
Harmony Baptist Church, Elgin, will celebrate its 175th anniversary Oct. 19. The name of the church first appeared in the minutes of Bethal Baptist Association in 1839. In 1863, the church was a founding member of Fairfield Baptist Association... Continue Reading »
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