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Patriot, family man, physician profiled in ‘On Laughter-Silvered Wings’

From plowing the sandy soil of Lowcountry South Carolina to treating the medical maladies of the farming families of his home county to fighting the secret war in Laos — follow the adventures of Dr. Robert Jackson, a poor... Continue Reading »

Enoree Church licenses John Roberts to the ministry

John Roberts was licensed to the ministry on Oct. 22, 2023 at Enoree Baptist Church in Travelers Rest.

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How Christians can answer the call of the orphan care crisis

Our world is marked by war, disease, disasters and political shortcomings. Jesus guaranteed that every one of us would have tribulations like these in this life. However, thanks be to God, He also assured us that He has overcome... Continue Reading »

16,500 Prisoner Packets spreading hope behind bars

For nearly 50 years, SCBaptists have cooperated together to provide gifts for every inmate in South Carolina’s prison system. “If you’ve ever wondered what it looks like for 150-plus Christ followers to get together and do something meaningful and... Continue Reading »

Spartanburg First calls Mike Harder as senior pastor

Mike Harder began duties as lead pastor of First Baptist Church, Spartanburg, Aug. 6. Previously, Harder had served as Kairos pastor at Brentwood (Tenn.) Baptist Church and lead pastor of The Gospel Church in Nashville. A graduate of the... Continue Reading »

Peace on Earth and Mercy Mild: A Reflection on Our Glorious Hope

Dr. Viktor Frankl was an Austrian psychiatrist who lived as a prisoner in Auschwitz and other concentration camps during World War II. Dr. Frankl experienced unspeakable horror during his years of captivity, yet during that time he was able... Continue Reading »

Whitmire pastor Shannon Long to retire Dec. 31

Shannon Long, pastor of First Baptist Church, Whitmire, since 2006, will retire Dec. 31. Previously, Long served as associational missionary for Laurens Baptist Association. He and his wife, Loraine, formerly served as International Mission Board missionaries in Chile. After... Continue Reading »

CSU announces tuition promise program, first private university in S.C. to cover tuition

Charleston Southern University announced the launch of Buc Promise, a new renewable scholarship for Pell-eligible South Carolina residents with a minimum 3.5 high school GPA. The only private university in South Carolina making this tuition guarantee, Charleston Southern will... Continue Reading »

New and Noteworthy Books: December 2023

God’s Not Done with You: Encouragement from the Bible’s Greatest Comeback Stories (Good Book Company) by John Meador We all experience setbacks and disappointments in life. Sometimes those setbacks become entire seasons of life. Businesses fail, relationships falter, discouragement... Continue Reading »

141 baptisms at First Simpsonville after ‘overwhelming’ response

Multi-site Upstate Church in Simpsonville baptized 141 new believers Dec. 3 after a one-month evangelistic teaching series on church ordinances. For Senior Pastor Wayne Bray, it was clear the Holy Spirit was at work. “We have never seen anything... Continue Reading »

Eureka pastor celebrating 60 years in pulpit

It may well be a record among South Carolina Baptists, and maybe even Southern Baptists: 60 years as pastor of the same church. John Arthur at Eureka First Baptist Church near Aiken will pass the six-decade mark Jan. 1... Continue Reading »

Grace and Truth: Thank You, Lord, for Another Year of Preserving Grace

I clicked on her Facebook page with eager anticipation of seeing her husband again — an old friend — and their two children, now grown and likely with families of their own. Our two families had been among the... Continue Reading »