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Derek Brown, from Manning, S.C., who serves at Geyer Springs First Baptist Church in Little Rock, Ark., earned a doctor of philosophy degree May 17 from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. Brown, left, is pictured with NOBTS president Chuck... Continue Reading »
Rhett H. Wilson, pastor of The Spring Church in Laurens, a Southern Baptist fellowship, recently received three awards at the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference in Ridgecrest, N.C., one of the largest meetings for Christian writers in the... Continue Reading »
On June 1, Three Rivers Baptist Association broke ground on a 5,000-square-foot mission center. The center will house offices, meeting rooms, a conference center, disaster relief trailers and other outreach supplies. Much of the construction of the building will... Continue Reading »
Ryan Pack has accepted the call as senior pastor of First Baptist Church, North Augusta, where he will begin duties on July 13. He previously served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Hendersonville, N.C. Pack earned a bachelor of... Continue Reading »
Peter Hyatt is the new Baptist collegiate minister at Clemson University. He comes to the post after a nine-year ministry as the leader of the BCM for Charleston-area schools. He follows Doug Hunt, who will become discipleship pastor at... Continue Reading »
Tommy Kelly was honored May 4 for 20 years of service as pastor of First Baptist Church, Varnville. Church attendance has tripled during Kelly’s tenure, and he helped lead a nearby church, Harmony Baptist, to reopen after it had... Continue Reading »
Has a teacher impacted your life in a profound way? If so, we want to hear about it. Use the form below to share your story with us. By submitting your story, you agree that we may use your... Continue Reading »
J.N. McFadden, a 60-year veteran in music ministry, recently retired as minister of music at United Baptist Church, Spartanburg. His music ministry spanned 65 years, five states and 12 full-time churches, as well as numerous interim positions. McFadden began... Continue Reading »
Matthew Love was recently called as pastor of Immanuel Baptist Church, North Augusta. He formerly served as pastor in North Carolina. Love earned B.A. and M.Div. degrees from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, Wake Forest. He and his wife, Katy,... Continue Reading »
Pelzer-area churches recently came together to hold community revival services. A different pastor preached in each service, including Mark Spearman, Robert Parris, Randall Smith, Barry Garrett, Buckshot Avant and James Massey. The services also featured a combined choir.
On May 4, the deacons of Scenic Hills Baptist Church in Travelers Rest accepted the deed for their newly expanded church building from T. Walter Brashier Sr., who presented the debt-free property to the Scenic Hills congregation. The 8,000-square-foot... Continue Reading »
John B. Nixon retired in April as pastor of Friendship Baptist Church in Barnwell after 30 years of service. He became pastor of the church in March 1984. Nixon and his wife, Marni, have three children and six grandchildren.
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