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Poplar Springs calls Ken Forrester as senior pastor

Ken Forrester began duties as senior pastor of Poplar Springs Baptist Church in Moore in February. Forrester, director of church development and pastoral care for the South Carolina Baptist Convention, previously had served as a transitional pastor at Poplar... Continue Reading »

Dickard called as Shandon pastor

Shandon Baptist Church in Columbia, one of the largest churches in the state, has called Daniel Dickard as its next senior pastor. He comes to the church from Friendly Avenue Baptist Church in Greensboro, N.C., where he served for... Continue Reading »

‘Churches Helping Churches’

A sister Church, Bowman First Baptist, donated a bus to Rowesville Baptist Church in Orangeburg-Calhoun Association to use to pick up people for Sunday school. “Now that we’re up and running, I would like to honor them for their... Continue Reading »

Washington Church calls Matthew Moore as youth pastor

Matthew Moore has been called as full-time youth pastor at Washington Baptist Church in Greer. A native of Greer and graduate of North Greenville University, Moore has been a member at Washington Baptist since 2006. He has been serving... Continue Reading »

Charleston Baptist using pickleball to build relationships

Pickleball has been the fastest-growing sport in America for the past two years, and Southern Baptist churches are using it as a way to build relationships among their members and reach out to their communities. Invented in 1965 near... Continue Reading »

Fairview pastor Eddie Leopard announces retirement

Eddie Leopard announced his retirement as lead pastor of Fairview Baptist Church in Greer, effective Jan. 22. Leopard has served as lead pastor of Fairview for almost 10 years. He and his wife, Dawn, will devote their time to... Continue Reading »

Bamberg church began with a prayer 150 years ago

First Baptist Church of Bamberg marked a milestone in the church’s long history with the celebration of its 150th anniversary last November. It’s an achievement members say reflects the church’s faithfulness and dedication to God. Pastor Brad Hudson said... Continue Reading »

Batesburg First celebrates 150 years

First Baptist Church of Batesburg held its 150th homecoming celebration on Oct. 9, with a special worship service and dinner on the grounds. An estimated 450 people were in attendance for the commemorative event, at which State Sen. Katrina... Continue Reading »

Harris Baptist, Greenwood, honors ministerial staff

The congregation of Harris Baptist Church, Greenwood, honored current and former ministerial staff members. Pictured, from left, are Jake Jenkins, youth pastor; Missy Clegg, children’s minister; David Clegg, associate pastor (26 years); and Frank Thomas, pastor (43 years). Not... Continue Reading »

Bouknight earns D.Min. degree

Steven Bouknight, pastor of Eau Claire Baptist Church in Columbia, was awarded a Doctor of Ministry Degree from the Gardner Webb University School of Divinity, at the fall commencement ceremony held Dec. 10. Don Brock of Gateway Baptist Church,... Continue Reading »

Lottie Moon: From scoffer and skeptic to scholar and saint

A barking dog is an important character in the conversion story of Lottie Moon, the namesake of our annual Christmas offering to support international missions. A student at Albemarle Female Institute in Virginia, Lottie Moon was known on campus... Continue Reading »

Most churches plan to open on Christmas and New Year’s Day

On Christmas Day, churches plan to welcome “all ye faithful” and anyone else who wants to celebrate the birth of Jesus. Christmas falls on a Sunday this year, and for most pastors, that gives them all the more reason... Continue Reading »