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Ken Owens has been named missions mobilization team leader for the South Carolina Baptist Convention. Owens previously served as director of the SCBC’s Collegiate Ministry Group and is a 25-year employee of the convention. In addition to his work... Continue Reading »
Matthew Hall will be the featured speaker March 26 at a North Greenville University lecture series on theology and culture. Hall, dean of Boyce College at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, will speak on the topic: “Faithful Witness: The Church... Continue Reading »
Christians have a moral responsibility to aid victims, report perpetrators Child abuse is rampant in America. No race, class or religion is exempt. Even the church has been infected with child abusers. The latest statistics regarding child abuse are... Continue Reading »
Each day in South Carolina, approximately 670 people are offered up for commercial sex. One in 10 of those victims is a minor. Greenville, situated between two of the largest cities in America for human trafficking — Atlanta and... Continue Reading »
South Carolina Baptist churches gave nearly $27.3 million in Cooperative Program gifts through the state convention in 2018, more than the previous year but still shy of the $28 million budgeted for ministry and missions. Nevertheless, giving through all... Continue Reading »
When Mark Davis wrote “Mount of Congregation,” a book about his grandfather’s World War II experiences, he spent a lot of time trying to track down any soldiers who served with his grandfather and who might still be alive.... Continue Reading »
Bryant Sims, president of the South Carolina Baptist Convention, has scheduled a retreat for about 20 young leaders who he believes are “gifted and positioned to play an important role in the future of our state convention.” The “President’s... Continue Reading »
The South Carolina Baptist Convention will sponsor a Sexual Misconduct Summit March 12 at Lexington Baptist Church. The event is a daylong conference focused on addressing the risk of sexual misconduct and child sexual abuse in ministry environments. Topics... Continue Reading »
I believe we can accomplish more together than we can apart. I’ve always believed this, and I think I always will. I grew up learning all about how we as South Carolina Baptists accomplish incredible feats through cooperative missions... Continue Reading »
James P. Stokes, 92, of Seneca, died Feb. 7, 2019. He was a graduate of Furman University and Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He served as pastor of Baptist churches in Bethune and Blacksburg, and at Seneca Baptist Church, where... Continue Reading »
Howard S. Price Sr., 95, of Columbia, died Jan. 18, 2019. He attended Columbia Bible College, and was a graduate of the University of South Carolina and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. He was a Baptist minister for 62 years... Continue Reading »
James Randal Baker, 96, of North Augusta, died Jan. 20, 2019. A graduate of North Greenville Junior College and Furman University, he was a World War II veteran and served in the U.S. Navy, attached to the Marine Corps... Continue Reading »
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