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Anderson County churches unite for evangelism rally

A group of cooperating churches in Anderson County has scheduled a countywide evangelism rally at Anderson University on March 2. Frank Page, president of the Southern Baptist Convention’s Executive Committee, will preach at the 7 p.m. service, which will... Continue Reading »

State WMU to gather March 20-21 in Irmo

South Carolina Woman’s Missionary Union has announced nominees for its 2015-2016 Executive Board and 2016 Nominating Committee. Elections will take place March 20 during the WMU annual meeting at Riverland Hills Baptist Church in Irmo. Also, a vote will... Continue Reading »

Spinner Allen new leader at McCall Royal Ambassador Camp

A former camper and staff member at Camp McCall in Pickens County is returning home. Matt “Spinner” Allen has been named the associate director of camps and conference centers at the 300-acre camp for boys and men owned by... Continue Reading »

Great Commission Living SCBC

Cooperative Program giving from South Carolina Baptist churches improves in 2014

Although the South Carolina Baptist Convention fell short of meeting its 2014 budget, gifts from churches to the Cooperative Program were up for the year. Churches forwarded $27,625,409 toward the state convention’s $28.5 million CP budget in 2014. Although... Continue Reading »

A Statement by the SCBC President Regarding ‘Problematic Positions and Statements’ by NewSpring Church Pastor

During the last few weeks, many South Carolina Baptist Convention churches have been disturbed and puzzled by the Christmas Eve sermon by Perry Noble of NewSpring Church, a church affiliated with the SCBC. This also precipitated a review and... Continue Reading »

Resources available for Sanctity of Human Life Sunday

Churches looking for resources to help raise awareness for Sanctity of Human Life Sunday on Jan. 18 may request fliers from Piedmont Women’s Center in Greenville. Contact Tami Howell at 864-848-1381 for details.

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North Greenville University president Jimmy Epting to step down in May

(This story was updated February 2, 2015) The North Greenville University board of trustees has announced that Jimmy Epting, the school’s president for the last 23 years, will be taking a sabbatical leave during the current semester and will... Continue Reading »

Carolyn Weatherford Crumpler

WMU leader Carolyn Weatherford Crumpler dies at 84

Carolyn Weatherford Crumpler’s desire to dedicate herself to Christian service is one that lasted until the day of her death on Jan. 2. Her joyful spirit and cheerful attitude will be sorely missed by those who knew her. She... Continue Reading »

David Dockery to speak at Charleston’s Hamrick Lectureship

David Dockery, president of Trinity International University, will be the featured speaker Jan. 18-19 for the 20th annual John A. Hamrick Lectureship at First Baptist Church of Charleston. Dockery previously served for 18 years as president of Union University... Continue Reading »

Debbie McDowell - Connie Maxwell Children’s Home

McDowell brings Connie Maxwell relationships to new position

Debbie McDowell, the new director of volunteer services at Connie Maxwell Children’s Home, is no stranger to her latest surroundings. Her home church, Temple Baptist in Ninety Six, supported the children’s home throughout McDowell’s life. In Greenwood’s schools, McDowell... Continue Reading »

D.J. Horton and Juan Molina

Part-time pastor named top leader among small churches

Juan Molina, pastor of Iglesia Bautista Alpha y Omega in Landrum, was named Small Church Pastor of the Year during the November meeting of the South Carolina Baptist Convention. Originally from Mexico, Molina immigrated to the U.S. and began... Continue Reading »

Sim Smith

Obituary: Sim Smith

Sim Smith, 78, of Sumter, died Nov. 15, 2014. Born in Kershaw County, he was ordained at Hermitage Baptist Church in Camden. He attended Mars Hill Baptist College, the University of South Carolina and Coker College. Smith preached and... Continue Reading »