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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 »

Small country church exceeds expectations in giving for shoebox ministry

A small country church, which averages around 40 in attendance, surpassed its goal of filling 600 shoeboxes this year for Operation Christmas Child by almost 350 boxes. Oak Grove Baptist, near Batesburg, began filling shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child... Continue Reading »

Piedmont Association honors longtime ministry assistant Joyce Sudduth

Joyce Sudduth was honored by the Piedmont Baptist Association on Nov. 10 after 45 years of service as ministry assistant. A large group from the association’s churches gathered at Rock Springs Baptist Church, Easley, for her retirement celebration. Accompanied... Continue Reading »

Richland Springs pastor Steve Jones retires

Steve Jones retired from the pastorate of Richland Springs Baptist Church in Saluda, where he has served as pastor for almost 25 years. Jones served the Lord in ministry for over 45 years and was pastor of several churches... Continue Reading »

Kingstree church honors Debbie Reardon for 25 years of service

On Aug. 28, Kingstree First Baptist Church recognized Debbie Reardon (center) for 25 years as financial secretary. Pictured with Reardon are pastor Ian Geimer (left) and personnel committee chairman Debby McCutcheon, who presented a monetary gift to Reardon.

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Gaston churches work together to clean highway

Approximately 50 people came together Saturday, April 30, for a successful litter campaign in the Gaston community. Brady Henderson, pastor of Gaston First Baptist Church, was joined by Pastor Luke Beasley of Harmony Baptist Church and members to canvas... Continue Reading »

SCBC’s Gary Hollingworth speaks at Ridge Association

South Carolina Baptist Convention CEO Gary Hollingsworth speaks at the Ridge Association’s “old-fashioned tent meeting” in April.

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Gaston First Baptist delivers ‘baskets of thanks and love’

Members of Gaston First Baptist Church delivered “baskets of thanks and love” and full fruit baskets to more than 20 homebound members in November, an outreach planned by Hannah McGill, fiancée of Pastor Brady Henderson. Pictured are Hannah and... Continue Reading »

Cowpens First breaks ground for new sanctuary following Dec. 2020 fire

First Baptist Church, Cowpens, held a groundbreaking ceremony for a new sanctuary Nov. 14. “After the loss of its previous building, we are excited for the opportunity to begin in this new facility serving God’s people,” said Interim Pastor... Continue Reading »

Bertha Smith recognized for 56 years of teaching Sunday school

Bertha Smith was recognized for her 56 years of teaching Sunday school at Apalache Baptist Church, Greer. A plaque of appreciation was presented to Smith. Pictured (l to r) are Brian Childers, associate pastor/youth minister; Smith; and Ken Wilson,... Continue Reading »

Enoree Baptist installs McCoig as pastor

Anthony Dale McCoig was installed as pastor of Enoree Baptist Church in Travelers Rest in October. With McCoig are (left) Steve Crouse of North Greenville University, interim pastor; and (right) Randy Bradley, director of missions for Three Rivers Baptist... Continue Reading »