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Obituary: Morgan Barrett “M.B.” Lamb Jr.

Morgan Barrett Lamb Jr., 89, of Winter Garden, Fl., died Feb. 24, 2019. A native of Edgefield, he was a U.S. Navy veteran and was ordained into the ministry July 27, 1952, in Augusta, Ga. He was a graduate... Continue Reading »

Dondi Costin: Unusual Name, Uncommon Passion & Commitment to Mission

Charleston Southern University’s new president has an unusual first name: Dondi. But it seems to fit, since Dondi Costin is not your typical university president. As one would expect, he’s been decorated with academic degrees — five master’s and... Continue Reading »

NGU Greer campus to host Church & Non-Profit Law seminar

North Greenville University will host a Church & Non-Profit Law 101 seminar, a comprehensive overview to obtain a better understanding of employment, tax, insurance, fundraising, and other legal issues facing the local church or a religious non-profit. The seminar,... Continue Reading »

Ronnie Floyd elected SBC EC president/CEO

Ronnie Floyd is the new president and CEO of the Southern Baptist Convention’s Executive Committee, elected April 2 by ballot vote in a called meeting in Dallas. Floyd received 68 of 69 votes cast, the EC said, electing Floyd... Continue Reading »

Piper to speak for Upstate pastors at Anderson

Barnabas Piper will be the keynote speaker for the Upstate Pastors Network gathering Wednesday, April 10, at Anderson University. The program will feature campus worship at 10:10 a.m., a luncheon, and workshop by Piper on the topic “Curiosity and... Continue Reading »

SCBC accepting recommendations for boards, committees

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... Continue Reading »

CSU cuts ribbon on residence hall

Charleston Southern University held a grand opening celebration and ribbon cutting for a new residence hall on March 26. The three-story, 50,000-square-foot building offers amenities such as a community kitchen, personal study areas, communal meeting space, and spacious apartment-style... Continue Reading »

S.C. LifeWay stores closing in June

LifeWay Christian Resources is charting a new course in 2019 marking a shift to a digital retail strategy. As part of the transition, LifeWay will close its 170 brick-and-mortar stores in 2019. The Southern Baptist entity will continue to... Continue Reading »

Actor Kevin Sorbo to keynote CLC

Television and movie actor Kevin Sorbo will be keynote speaker for the Christian Learning Centers of Greenville County’s annual Friends & Fundraising Banquet on Tuesday, April 23. Sorbo starred in “God’s Not Dead” and was director of “Let There... Continue Reading »

Baptist leaders praise housing allowance ruling

Southern Baptist entity leaders applauded a federal appeals court decision March 15 upholding the constitutionality of the ministerial housing allowance. A three-judge panel of the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals in Chicago ruled unanimously the long-standing clergy allowance does... Continue Reading »

NGU College of Christian Studies to hold third lectureship on theology and culture

North Greenville University’s College of Christian Studies will hold its third lectureship on theology and culture on Tuesday, March 26, at 7:00 p.m. in Hamlin Recital Hall. The guest speaker, Matthew Hall, will discuss how Christians should think biblically... Continue Reading »

In ‘My Own Backyard,’ Connie Maxwell president Danny Nicholson revisits a ‘thread of holy moments’

Most people who know Danny Nicholson are aware that he is president of Connie Maxwell Children’s Home. Some may even know that he was adopted and raised by a loving Christian couple. People may not know, however, that Nicholson... Continue Reading »