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1966 Billy Graham convert, now 85, hosts ‘My Hope’ event in Spartanburg

“[Billy Graham] said, ‘I believe this whole thing was for one person, and that just made me hop out of that chair and then I almost ran down there.” Lyster McMillan, who hosted a My Hope America with Billy... Continue Reading »

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‘My Hope’ has lasting appeal, says Billy Graham’s pastor, Don Wilton

My Hope America with Billy Graham is promoted as the 95-year-old evangelist’s final sermon, but Graham’s pastor Don Wilton is keeping the message alive. Wilton worked with Graham a year in developing My Hope and is incorporating it into... Continue Reading »

Padgett's Creek citizenship awards

Citizenship awards presented at Padgett’s Creek Church

On Sunday, Dec. 8, a group from the Daniel Morgan Chapter of the National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution met at Padgett’s Creek Baptist Church, Union, to present Outstanding Citizenship awards to Carrol W. Caldwell, pastor... Continue Reading »

Greer FBC student ministry reaches out to community at Thanksgiving

The CORE student ministry of Greer First Baptist Church delivered Thanksgiving meals to 120 people in their community the day before Thanksgiving. The project began in early October, when several students went door-to-door to determine who needed a Thanksgiving... Continue Reading »

Pray — Then Think — Before Declaring the Office of Pastor Vacant

The term “declaring the office of pastor vacant” is a standard statement included in many church bylaws. The practice by many South Carolina Baptist churches of letting their pastor or staff go has reached epidemic proportions. Not a week... Continue Reading »

Bratton retires from ‘Radio Bible Hour’

Jack Bratton, who formerly served as a pastor in South Carolina, has retired after 10 years as radio program director for “The Radio Bible Hour,” based in Newport, Tenn. “The Radio Bible Hour” was founded by J. Harold Smith... Continue Reading »

Greenville DOM Ron Davis retires Dec. 31

Ron Davis, director of missions for Greenville Baptist Association since 1997, will retire Dec. 31. In a letter to the association’s executive committee last May, Davis said it has been a “joy and privilege” to serve the association for... Continue Reading »

Rock Hill Second Baptist youth

Rock Hill Second Baptist youth raise money for Uganda mission

The youth of Second Baptist Church, Rock Hill, recently set up a Hope Tree for members of the church and community to sponsor children through Food for the Hungry, a Christian relief and development organization dedicated to meeting physical... Continue Reading »

Paxville Baptist Church calls John Neel as pastor

John Frederick Neel was called as pastor by Paxville Baptist Church, Manning, on Dec. 8. He previously served as associate pastor at East Gaffney Baptist Church, Gaffney. Neel earned his master’s degree from North Greenville University and is currently... Continue Reading »

Bobby James family

Oak Ridge Baptist calls Bobby James as pastor

Bobby J. James Jr. has been called as pastor of Oak Ridge Baptist Church in Kershaw. He formerly served as pastor of Wateree Baptist Church in Camden. James earned a bachelor’s degree from Anderson University and a master of... Continue Reading »

Hollywood Baptist dedication

Hollywood Baptist Church dedicates new building

Hollywood Baptist Church in Saluda held a dedication service for its new church building Oct. 27. With more than 100 people in attendance, the church members sang praises, shared the story of the church’s birth and heard from David... Continue Reading »

Jack Hester

Jack Hester is new associate pastor/staff evangelist at City View First Baptist

Jack W. Hester has been called as associate pastor and staff evangelist at City View First Baptist Church in Greenville, where Mike Runion is senior pastor. Hester has pastored four churches during his 55 years in ministry, directed a... Continue Reading »