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From S.C.’s Camp LaVida to the Edge of the Sahara

Richard Kelly serves as an International Mission Board (IMB) Mandinka team leader in the country of Senegal — a position he never dreamed of when he began his work as a maintenance manager at Camp LaVida, just outside of... Continue Reading »

Obituary: Judith “Judy” Cherry Smith

Judith “Judy” Cherry Smith, 59, wife of Lander University Baptist collegiate minister Scott Smith, died Saturday, June 21, 2014, at Self Regional Medical Center in Greenwood. She was a graduate of Campbell University and Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Surviving... Continue Reading »

Obituary: Richard E. Bailey

Richard E. Bailey, a retired Baptist pastor and educator from Hartsville, died April 13, 2014. Born in Alamance County, N.C., he received degrees from Elon College, Luther Rice Seminary and Southeastern Seminary. He began preaching at the age of... Continue Reading »

Obituary: William “Bill” Fletcher Bishop Jr.

William “Bill” Fletcher Bishop Jr., 77, of Leesville, a former staff member with the South Carolina Baptist Convention, died April 30, 2014. He graduated from Chester High School, North Greenville Junior College and Furman University. He received a master... Continue Reading »

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Aquatic rehab facility to aid Bethea residents

Bethea Baptist Retirement Community, one of two retirement facilities operated by South Carolina Baptist Ministries for the Aging, has begun construction on an aquatic rehabilitation facility. The building will house an indoor heated pool, therapeutic spa and a sauna,... Continue Reading »

NGU summer missions 2014

NGU students embark on global missions this summer

Mission teams from North Greenville University will serve in more than 22 countries and seven states this summer. The school has 10 teams heading to Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guatemala, Honduras, New York, Nicaragua, North Africa/Middle East, South Asia, Uganda... Continue Reading »

Mary Lee Bailes receives her degree from NGU president Jimmy Epting.

S.C. Baptist universities hold spring commencements

South Carolina’s three Southern Baptist-affiliated universities awarded nearly 1,200 degrees during spring commencement ceremonies in May. With picture-perfect weather on May 3, Anderson University awarded diplomas to a record 385 students. The commencement address was given by Jack Shaw... Continue Reading »

Call for nominations for SCBC boards, committees

South Carolina Baptists are encouraged to nominate qualified persons to serve on the standing committees and the Executive Board of the South Carolina Baptist Convention as well as the boards of the SCBC’s seven affiliated institutions. If you wish... Continue Reading »

Third-generation Scripture memorizer wins State Youth Bible Drill

Teenagers from across the state gathered in Columbia May 3 for the 2014 State Youth Bible Drill. As families and church leaders looked on, the teens demonstrated their prowess at handling and memorizing the Bible. After preliminary drills, the... Continue Reading »

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Charleston native ‘Mama John’ Saunders leaves long, lasting missions legacy

Sweat trickled down the small of Mary Saunders’ back. Her lips were dry and cracked. She was thirsty, but the line at the Somali bush medical clinic was long. She was tired, but there was still a lot of... Continue Reading »

Areawide apologetics conference coming to Spartanburg

A “Truth for a New Generation” conference will be held Sept. 5-6 at First Baptist Church, Spartanburg. The theme for this year’s conference is “Life and Liberty: Given by God.” The event is sponsored by North Greenville University in... Continue Reading »

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Myers Family Prepares for Life in Canada

Brett Myers, pastor of Corinth Baptist Church in Westminster for the past four and a half years, had the idea of church planting in his mind since his student days at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Now, he and his... Continue Reading »