Dondi E. Costin, who currently serves as U.S. Air Force chief of chaplains, has been named the third president of Charleston Southern University. This summer, Costin will succeed Jairy C. Hunter Jr., who will transition to the position of president emeritus on June 1 after serving as CSU president for 34 years. Costin, who was […]
The Baptist Courier garnered seven prizes recently from the South Carolina Press Association. The awards, which recognized work published in 2017, were announced March 17 in Columbia. Competing in the SCPA’s Associate and Individual Division, The Courier won the following awards: Editorial Writing (first place) for Spartanburg physician Robert Jackson’s guest op/ed piece, “Hard Choices,” […]
Martin L. O’Gwynn, vice president for community and corporate engagement at Oklahoma City University, has been named North Greenville University’s new vice president for advancement. O’Gwynn, who begins his role May 1, brings more than 30 years of experience in the field. “We are humbled by God’s providence in leading us to invite Mr. O’Gwynn […]
The South Carolina Baptist Convention is accepting recommendations for persons to serve on the state denomination’s standing committees, on the boards of trustees of the convention’s institutions, and on the SCBC Executive Board. Deadlines for receiving recommendations are July 2 for the Executive Board and for trustees, and July 6 for committees. Recommendation forms can be accessed at […]
Ben Davis, retired president of Connie Maxwell Children’s Home, has been named chairman of the South Carolina Department of Transportation Commission. His previous public service, before joining the Connie Maxwell staff in 1993, included 12 years as mayor of Fountain Inn and three years on the city council. Davis also serves as chairman of The […]
Ever wondered who answers the phone when you dial the number at the bottom of the screen after a Billy Graham Evangelistic Association television broadcast? It could be a volunteer who lives at Martha Franks Retirement Community in Laurens. Martha Franks is one of two South Carolina Baptist-affiliated retirement centers. The other, Bethea Retirement Community, […]
A retired North Greenville University administrator recently donated his extensive collection of books on the subject of prayer to the school. The donor, Charles “Buddy” Freeman, was honored at a dedication ceremony Nov. 28. Freeman, from Conover, N.C., came to North Greenville University in 1997 as executive director for admissions and financial planning. Under his […]
Becky Butler, a longtime employee of Connie Maxwell Children’s Home, was presented the Palmetto Association for Children and Families Distinguished Service Award during the association’s 2018 annual conference Feb. 28 in Myrtle Beach. “Becky is truly a woman of inspiration — from her early days advocating for the rights and best interests of children, through […]
North Greenville University announced March 12 that Richard A. Grimm, currently senior vice president for university services and strategic initiatives at Trinity International University in Chicago, Ill., will join the university June 1 as executive vice president. Grimm will serve as NGU’s chief operating officer, overseeing matters related to the university’s operational effectiveness and efficiency, […]
James Merritt, senior pastor of CrossPointe Church in suburban Atlanta and a former president of the Southern Baptist Convention, will be the featured speaker for the March 28 meeting of the Upstate Pastors Network at Anderson University. Merritt’s topic will be “High Definition Leadership.” Upstate Pastors Network is a bi-annual gathering of pastors and church […]