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Obituary: Dan Page

Daniel Franklin Page, 83, of Greenville, died May 8, 2017. Born in Columbus County, N.C., he was a graduate of Chowan Junior College, Carson-Newman College and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. He was ordained to the ministry in 1955 and... Continue Reading »

‘God at the Founding’ is a prayer guide for small groups

When Betty Killian lost her husband of 64 years in 2015, she realized she was no longer a pastor’s wife and had no particular place of service. Then she felt God leading her to start a weekly prayer meeting... Continue Reading »

‘21st Century Ministry’ D.Min. launching at AU

Anderson University’s Clamp Divinity School has established a new “Doctor of Ministry in 21st Century Ministry” degree program designed to better equip pastors and church leaders for effective service in a shifting culture. The program engages multiple fields —... Continue Reading »

Obituary: Edward E. Kemper

Edward Eugene Kemper, 85, of Aiken, died March 22, 2017. A native of Tennessee, he served in the National Guard for 11 years and worked at the Savannah River Plant for 42 years. He retired after 20 years as... Continue Reading »

Obituary: Pete Debruhl

Pete Lynwood Debruhl, 85, of Cassatt, died April 1, 2017. A native of Camden, he served as pastor of the following South Carolina Baptist churches: Beaverdam, Harmony, Calvary, Socastee, Oakey Swamp and Galivants Ferry, and also led services at... Continue Reading »

State CP giving lags in 1st quarter

Through the first three months of 2017, Cooperative Program gifts from churches through the South Carolina Baptist Convention were 6.09 percent short of budgeted needs. Through March, CP receipts totaled $6,691,131, or $433,869 below budgeted needs, according to information... Continue Reading »

Baptist Foundation announces search process

The Baptist Foundation of South Carolina has formed a search committee to seek the next president to succeed Barry B. Edwards, who will retire at the end of August. The committee is chaired by former board chairman Tom Cothran... Continue Reading »

Author hopes to help those in grief

Bill McEntire, pastor of Black Creek Baptist Church in Darlington, has written a book that recounts the struggle of losing a spouse to death. After his wife passed away, McEntire had a difficult time readjusting to life. In “Never... Continue Reading »

Physician’s experiences form basis for new book

Family physician Robert Jackson of Spartanburg has captured his passion for the rights of unborn children in his first book, “The Family Doctor Speaks: The Truth About Life.” The book reflects on what the author describes as 35 years... Continue Reading »

At 125 and counting, Connie Maxwell still serving needy children

“Nearly a hundred children [are] pleading for admission.” That statement by Dr. William P. Jacobs, who ran a South Carolina orphanage in the late 1800s, caught the attention of W.W. Keys, co-owner and publisher of The Baptist Courier. On... Continue Reading »

Obituary: David LeGrand Young

David LeGrand Young, 67, of Aiken, died March 31, 2017. He was a lifelong resident of Aiken County and served as pastor at Clear Water Branch Baptist Church for the past five years. He was a member of the... Continue Reading »

Obituary: Ted Keller

Ted Leon Keller, 68, of Columbia, known for his ministry to truckers and their families, died April 6, 2017. Born in Columbia, he was an ordained minister and a member of Spring Valley Baptist Church. He graduated from Wingate... Continue Reading »