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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 »
At the 218th anniversary and homecoming of Green Creek First Baptist Church, Columbus, N.C., the congregation honored their former pastor, Jack Weaver, by installing him as the church’s second pastor emeritus (the late J.L. McCluney was honored with the... Continue Reading »
Bruce M. Schmidt has been called as pastor of First Baptist Church, Gowensville. A native of Tabor City, N.C., he is a graduate of Old Dominion University and Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary. Schmidt previously served as a medic in... Continue Reading »
Seven Pines Baptist Church, Snelling, honored Dallas Creighton on Aug. 31 for 57 years as the men’s Sunday school teacher. Creighton made a profession of faith at age 8 and has been committed to Jesus ever since. The men’s... Continue Reading »
Cottageville Baptist Church in Colleton County will observe its centennial on Oct. 12. The celebration will begin with Sunday school at 9:45 a.m., followed by worship. A dinner will be served to all guests, followed by music from the... Continue Reading »
Aynor First Baptist Church (shown here in the church’s earlier years) will kick off its 100th anniversary Oct. 11 with singing, games and food. Revival services will start the next day, with pastor Michael McGirt preaching in the morning... Continue Reading »
The congregation of Centenary Baptist Church, Marion Association, dedicated a new church building and observed homecoming on Oct. 19. Jerry Pace and Timothy Shaw, son of former interim pastor Richard Shaw, brought dedication messages. Richard Shaw retired on Sept.... Continue Reading »
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