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Wes Church called as pastor of First Baptist Church, Columbia

From the “stirring” of his heart as a camper at Camp McCall to accepting the call as senior pastor of First Baptist Church, Columbia, Wes Church’s life has been marked by God’s grace and providential leadership as he sought... Continue Reading »

Robert Jackson: A Life Devoted to Disciple-Making

For most of his adult life, says Spartanburg family physician Robert Jackson, “I have been a disciple-maker.” The commitment to discipleship started when he and his wife-to-be, Carlotta, were students at Clemson University. Both were themselves discipled, and they... Continue Reading »

In ‘Seed Planting,’ physician writes about practical evangelism

Upstate physician Robert Jackson has completed his second book, “The Family Doctor Speaks: The Truth About Seed Planting.” Scheduled to be released soon by Courier Publishing, the book deals with evangelism in a practical and down-to-earth way. Jackson said... Continue Reading »

Edisto Beach Civic Center

Edisto Beach church plant sues town for rental ban

A Southern Baptist church plant in South Carolina has sued the town of Edisto Beach for prohibiting it from use of its civic center. Redeemer Fellowship of Edisto Island filed suit Aug. 27 in federal court in Charleston because... Continue Reading »

Obituary: Brenda Lorick Lovett

Brenda Lorick Lovett, 69, of Greenville, wife for 45 years of retired pastor R. Wayne Lovett Sr., died July 14, 2018. Born in Columbia, she was a graduate of the University of South Carolina. She later worked for Beaverdam... Continue Reading »

Obituary: Ronald Jay Humes

Ronald Jay Humes, 86, of Union, died July 30, 2018. A native of Indiana, he was a graduate of Bible Baptist College in Springfield, Mo. He was a retired minister of 50 years. He served churches in Indiana and... Continue Reading »

Obituary: Sara Lee Turner

Sara Lee Turner, 98, of Greenville, widow of the late pastor A. Boyd Turner, died July 21, 2018. She attended North Greenville Academy and was a graduate of Winthrop College. She taught home economics at Everett School in Winnsboro... Continue Reading »

Obituary: Howard Frank Starks

Howard Frank Starks, 90, of Florence, died July 11, 2018. Born in Erie, Pa., he served in the U.S. Marine Corps, where he was a sergeant in the Second Marine Division Band. He attended Penn State University and Indiana... Continue Reading »

Obituary: Pete Cassidy

Pete Cassidy, 74, of Cayce, died Aug. 4, 2018. Born in Bethune, he was a graduate of Coker College and Luther Rice Seminary. He served as pastor at Westfield Creek, Mt. Olive, Mt. Calvary, Lucas Avenue and State Street... Continue Reading »

Human Trafficking Is Thriving in S.C.

Lanie’s school bus dropped her off every day at the strip club where her mother worked. When she was younger, Lanie simply grabbed a bite to eat and did her homework while her mom worked. However, one day when... Continue Reading »

Baptist summer camps share reports of gospel-changed lives

Summer is traditionally a time when families and schools take a break, but it is a busy and spiritually productive season for those who lead Christian youth camps. Over the last three months, Baptist-related summer camps in South Carolina... Continue Reading »

Small groups, accountability key to effective disciple-making

Angie Keene, who volunteers as a small-group leader in her church, remembers how uncomfortable the teenage girls in her discipling group seemed to be when she asked them to share their testimonies. “All of their stories sounded the same,”... Continue Reading »