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Dave Bult publishes new book, “The Precious Blood of Jesus”

Dave Bult Jr., pastor of Kingsburg Baptist Church in Johnsonville, has published his first book, “The Precious Blood of Jesus” ($11.99, Xulon Press). He has served in Christian ministry for the past 25 years as a teacher, coach, associate... Continue Reading »

Hickory Grove Church, Conway, ordains two as deacons

Hickory Grove Baptist Church in Conway ordained Jeremy Owens and Timothy Whittaker as deacons on Aug. 13. Pictured, from left: Jeremy Owens, Timothy Whittaker and pastor Denis McCorry.

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Jerry Pace licensed to preach by Nebo Baptist Church

Jerry Pace was licensed to preach Aug. 20 at Nebo Baptist Church in Marion Association. He is pictured with his wife, Jean.

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Jimmy Brown ordained at Beaver Creek Church in Neeses

On July 23, pastor Jimmy Brown of Beaver Creek Baptist Church in Neeses was ordained to the ministry. Pictured with Brown are his wife, Candice, Orangeburg-Calhoun associational director of missions Richard Porter, and Henry Cooper, pastor of Gethsemane Baptist... Continue Reading »

Hickory Grove baptizes 11 during VBS

Hickory Grove Baptist Church in Conway had a successful Vacation Bible School in July, with an average attendance of 105 and 23 new visitors. Also, 11 professions of faith were recorded, and 11 children were baptized during commencement services... Continue Reading »

Two thriving Beaufort church plants are just a few miles apart

When he felt God calling him into new work 15 years ago, David Holland was on staff at The Baptist Church of Beaufort. Fulfilled in ministry and content in his church, Holland says he began to recognize spiritual disconnect... Continue Reading »

Pastor goes all-orange for VBS missions offering

At new Beginning Baptist Church in Waterloo, pastor Allen Gregory, a University of South Carolina fan, challenged the kids in Vacation Bible School to raise $250 for missions. If they met the goal, he promised to dye his beard... Continue Reading »

Aynor church reports average attendance of 90 at June VBS

Salem Baptist Church in Aynor held Vacation Bible School in June, with an average of 90 attendees nightly. Pictured are students from third and fourth grades, along with their teacher, “Miss Melanie.”

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Palmetto Baptist Association Missions Expo held May 21 at Belton church

Palmetto Baptist Association hosted a Missions Expo on May 21 at Whitefield Baptist Church in Belton. The meeting featured a message by a former missionary to Eastern Europe and displays from South Carolina Baptist Convention ministry partners and organizations.... Continue Reading »

Robbie Baxley licensed to preach at Mullins First Baptist Church

Robbie Baxley (left) was licensed to preach June 11 at Mullins First Baptist Church. He is pictured with pastor Chadwick Ivester.

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Fairfax First Baptist holds ‘Camp Impact’ to reach minority community

Fairfax First Baptist Church is hosting a new summer camp aimed at reaching minority students in Allendale County. “We are calling it Camp Impact, and are praying that God will use this bold step for us to step out... Continue Reading »

Multiplication ‘part of the DNA’ of Mt. Pleasant church plant

The Church at LifePark is located several miles from its founding church, First Baptist Church in Mt. Pleasant. In just a few years’ time, LifePark has seen about 600 baptisms and welcomes 1,700 people a week to worship services.... Continue Reading »