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Associational teams ‘investigate’ VBS 2014

Associational teams from around the state gathered for the South Carolina Baptist Convention’s state Vacation Bible School clinic at Spring Valley Baptist Church on Feb. 15 to begin “investigating” this year’s theme. The clinic focused on preparing leaders to... Continue Reading »

George issues call for courage at Hamrick Lectureship

Timothy George, speaking at the 19th annual John A. Hamrick Lectureship at First Baptist Church of Charleston Jan. 19-20, stressed his belief that studying the lives of Christian martyrs can inform and influence the way Christians live out their... Continue Reading »

Easley FBC - Geer Memorial

Easley churches come together to preserve childcare ministry

More than 200 families will continue to have access to Christian-based childcare and educational development, thanks to a recent agreement between two churches in Easley. Geer Memorial Baptist Church and Easley First Baptist Church, less than two miles apart,... Continue Reading »

Roland Dry Jr.

Orchard Street calls Roland Dry Jr. as senior pastor

Roland Dry Jr. has been called as senior pastor of Orchard Street Baptist Church in Mayo and began work Jan. 1. He previously was senior pastor of Community Baptist Church in Clinton for six years. He received his doctorate... Continue Reading »

South Carolina Baptists: By the Numbers

2012 ACP Summary (Annual Church Profile)

State of the Church: SBC churches increase, but members and baptisms fall

Southern Baptists experienced growth in the number of churches affiliated with the convention in 2012 and the total amount given for denominational missions causes. However, according to the Annual Church Profile (ACP) compiled by LifeWay Christian Resources in cooperation... Continue Reading »

State of the Church: S.C.’s NewSpring among nation’s largest, fastest-growing churches

A discussion of the state of the church in South Carolina would be incomplete without a look at NewSpring Church, based in Anderson. Not only is NewSpring the largest church in South Carolina, it is also one of the... Continue Reading »

State of the Church: Baptist Leaders Weigh In

Determining the state of the church is not unlike a state of the union address — it is a subjective conclusion based on some hopefully reliable statistics. Is the viability of a church measured by attendance, baptisms or budget,... Continue Reading »

Kyle Turner of Greenville

Death Swallowed Up In Victory

Kyle Turner was getting ready for an early Saturday morning My Hope with Billy Graham golf tournament in November when his wife, Darlene, came running to him with panic in her eyes. Her father, Bramlett Moore, who was staying... Continue Reading »

He is risen

How does your church celebrate Easter?

How does your church observe Easter and the days leading up to Resurrection Sunday? Do you have a Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, or sunrise worship service? Do you have a special music or drama presentation? Is there something your... Continue Reading »

The Resurrection

Do you have a Resurrection testimony?

Have you had a life-changing experience associated with Easter so that the Resurrection became intensely personal for you? Do you know someone else who has had such an experience? We want to hear your stories. Please share them with... Continue Reading »

Chadwick Ivester

Chadwick Ivester is new senior pastor at Mullins First Baptist

Chadwick Ivester began his duties as senior pastor of Mullins First Baptist Church on Jan. 1. A 2001 graduate of Fruitland Baptist Bible Institute, he has pastored churches in North Carolina and South Carolina. He has also served on... Continue Reading »