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Messengers at the SCBC annual meeting adopted a $28.6 million budget that is unchanged from last year but, if met, will send $1.13 million in supplemental funds directly to the International Mission Board. With anticipated Cooperative Program gifts of... Continue Reading »
Churches are reminded that the South Carolina Baptist Convention will close its 2015 financial records on Jan. 7, 2016. The following will be counted as 2015 contributions: Hand-delivered contributions received by the close of business on Dec. 31. Electronic... Continue Reading »
John Williamson, pastor of Ridgeway First Baptist Church, has published his ninth book, “Luther’s Hammer: A Concise History of the Protestant Reformation.” With the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation coming in 2017, Williamson’s book chronicles the events leading... Continue Reading »
On Thursday, Dec. 10, North Greenville University will hold its December graduation ceremony at Turner Chapel, featuring guest speaker Rev. Randy Harling. Harling currently serves as president of Connie Maxwell Children’s Home in Greenwood, S.C. Prior to his tenure... Continue Reading »
Pastors should see themselves as “lead missionaries” within their churches, and churches must be more diligent in one-on-one relationships toward a goal of making disciples. That was the spirit of a panel discussion, featuring five South Carolina Baptist pastors,... Continue Reading »
A surprise announcement during Charleston Southern University’s homecoming weekend earned a standing ovation from the Buccaneer football team. Sam and Angie Kelly of Greenville announced they were donating funding to establish the Angie & Sam Kelly Strength and Conditioning... Continue Reading »
A church and two individuals were recognized at the SCBC annual meeting by the convention’s Christian Life & Public Affairs Committee for their impact and Christian witness in the public sphere. Three Rivers Baptist Church, Irmo, received the annual... Continue Reading »
“Keeping Your Focus on Christ” was Tommy Kelly’s chapel message at Charleston Southern University Oct. 28. He used Matthew 14:22-33 to demonstrate how to keep your focus on Christ: Alone time with God. “You expect God to do great... Continue Reading »
A few days before the devastating floods hit South Carolina in early October, Anna Fox enjoyed lunch with friends from her college years at Francis Marion University. The 2004 graduate was active in leadership with Baptist Collegiate Ministry and... Continue Reading »
Convention leader urges South Carolina Baptists to ‘launch out’ in prayer, evangelism Tom Tucker is plainspoken when it comes to his heart’s desire for South Carolina Baptists. “I just don’t want to see us decline anymore,” he said. Tucker... Continue Reading »
New officers for the South Carolina Baptist Convention were elected by messengers Nov. 11 at the SCBC’s annual meeting at Spartanburg First Baptist Church. Tom Tucker, pastor of Sisk Memorial Baptist Church in Fort Mill, was elected president. Tucker... Continue Reading »
South Carolina Baptists adopted resolutions Nov. 10 on the Cooperative Program, foster care, freedom of religious expression, human trafficking, faith-based pregnancy care centers, and the statewide faith community’s response to the June 2015 massacre at Charleston’s Emanuel AME Church.... Continue Reading »
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