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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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 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 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 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 »
Steve Lee, pastor of Mt. Olivet Baptist Church in Camden, has been named the 2013 Small Church Pastor of the Year by the South Carolina Baptist Convention. He was presented the award Nov. 12 at the SCBC annual meeting.... Continue Reading »
The women’s and men’s ministries of Mountain Rest Baptist Church, Oconee County, recently joined together to raise money for Safe Harbor, a nonprofit organization that provides safe shelter, counseling and advocacy for victims of domestic violence. Pictured above is... Continue Reading »
The youth at Providence Baptist Church, in the Berea community of Greenville, recently collected blankets for the homeless. Farron Hancox is director of the youth at Providence, and Paul Wilson is pastor.
Billy Belk was called as pastor of High Point Baptist Church, Lancaster, and began his ministry there in September. He is a graduate of North Greenville University, Fruitland Bible Institute, and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Belk previously served churches... Continue Reading »
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