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Harris encourages NGU grads ‘not to settle’

North Greenville University held its spring commencement ceremony on a cool spring morning in Melvin and Dollie Younts Stadium on Thursday, May 5. A crowd of over 4,000 spectators watched a graduating class of 331 undergraduates and graduates receive... Continue Reading »

Jay Hardwick joining SCBC staff as director of church planting

Jay Hardwick, 37, pastor of North Rock Hill Church, in Rock Hill, will join the South Carolina Baptist Convention staff in July as director of church planting. Gary Hollingsworth, executive director-treasurer of the SCBC, made the announcement on Tuesday,... Continue Reading »

Presidential candidates fail to respond to ‘Say Something Nice’ challenge

Not only did the three remaining presidential candidates ignore the civility pledge for the upcoming 10th anniversary observance of Say Something Nice Sunday (June 5) but they intensified their verbal venom, according to the man who organized the “Say... Continue Reading »

Fathers and Sons: ‘All in’ with Dabo Swinney on Faith, Family and the Fundamentals of Life

When Father’s Day rolls around this year, Dabo Swinney won’t be able to pick up the phone and call his dad. But he still has a few voicemail messages from the man he calls “Big Erv,” who passed away... Continue Reading »

South Carolina joins 13 states banning abortion at 20 weeks

South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley has signed into law a bill banning most abortions in the state at 20 weeks of pregnancy, joining 13 other states where such limitations currently stand. Haley signed the South Carolina Pain-Capable Unborn Child... Continue Reading »

Singing Churchmen on mission in Cleveland, Ohio

Twenty-eight members of the 60-voice South Carolina Baptist Singing Churchmen were on mission in Cleveland, Ohio, from April 30-May 7. Every concert included a straightforward presentation of the Gospel, and the men recorded 219 one-on-one Gospel conversations. The group... Continue Reading »

‘Sunburn trailer’ offers Gospel witness

Headed to the Carolina coast this summer for some sun and surf but also looking for a missions opportunity? Martha Bullard has just the job for you. This summer, as she has for the past seven summers, Bullard, along... Continue Reading »

‘To the Ends of the Earth’ details couple’s ministry in golden years

In “Only God Knows,” the first half of his captivating autobiography, Edd Brown told the story of his tough start in life — born on the cusp of the Great Depression and labeled “the runt” by his grandfather. Despite... Continue Reading »

Retired pastor publishes illustrated book

Paul White Jr., retired pastor of Groveland Baptist Church in Taylors, has published an illustrated book, “The Tater Family,” which uses drawings of potato-inspired characters to help teach character lessons. The book is based on a sermon that White... Continue Reading »

‘Unite’ seeks to connect generations for kingdom growth

Eight pastor-leaders have teamed up to produce: “Unite: Connecting Generations for Kingdom Expansion.” The book, according to Lee Clamp, evangelism group director for the South Carolina Baptist Convention and one of the project’s contributors, is designed to challenge younger... Continue Reading »

SCBC seeking buyer for White Oak Conference Center

A South Carolina Baptist Convention official will hold three “informational sessions” in June for state Baptists who want to know more about the SCBC Executive Board’s recent decision to find a buyer for White Oak Conference Center. Duane Greene,... Continue Reading »

Obituary: Danny Tuten

George Daniel “Danny” Tuten, of Estill, died May 9, 2016. Born in the Furman community of Hampton County, he began preaching at the age of 17 by filling in at churches in the community, and later was called as... Continue Reading »