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Legislative Update: Marriage should be more than respected … it should be sacred

One of my favorite contemporary Christian artists is Mylon LeFevre. I try to listen, at least once, every day to his classic “Crack the Sky” because it reminds me that this world is temporary — and as believers, we... Continue Reading »

Farmer brings back small town’s life in ‘From Murphy to Miley’

“From Murphy to Miley” by Jane Jumper Farmer is a heartwarming account of family life in a low-country lumber mill town in South Carolina in the early 1900s. In this historical fiction, Farmer relates the story of her grandparents,... Continue Reading »

Mackey: ‘Christian Gentleman,’ Respected Leader

Bill Mackey, a former executive director of the Kentucky Baptist Convention, who earlier had served as director of the South Carolina Baptist Convention’s leadership development and evangelism growth team, died July 14 after a battle with cancer. He was... Continue Reading »

MinistryU conference to feature practical ministry insights

“Effective Ministry in a Distracted Age” is the theme of MinistryU, a one-day conference on Aug. 4 sponsored by Clamp Divinity School of Anderson University. The conference will take place on the Anderson campus, beginning at 9 a.m. and... Continue Reading »

Obituary: Harvey M. Johnson

Harvey M. Johnson, 98, of West Columbia, died June 30, 2022. A native of Aiken County, he graduated from Columbia Bible College (now Columbia International University) and served in the U.S. Navy from 1944-1945 before being called into the... Continue Reading »

Obituary: Thomas Edward Johnson Jr.

Thomas Edward Johnson Jr., 86, of North Charleston, died June 15, 2022. Born in Atlanta, Ga., he served as a sergeant in the U.S. Army in Korea. After returning to the States, he attended Georgia State University, then worked... Continue Reading »

Obituary: Charles Launie Price

Charles Launie Price, 90, of Charleston, died June 13, 2022. A native of Columbia, he was a graduate of the University of South Carolina and Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Upon graduation, he became pastor of Varnville Baptist Church for... Continue Reading »

Call for Resolutions for 2022 SCBC Meeting

Resolutions to be considered at the 2022 South Carolina Baptist Convention annual meeting are due by midnight on Oct. 14. Submissions must include your name, address, email address, and cell phone number, as well as the name and address... Continue Reading »

After receiving her sign, Todd still ‘signing’ after 40 years

When Margene Todd moved to South Carolina four decades ago, she asked God for “something to do to keep her busy.” God answered that prayer. After seeing a message and song presented in sign language, her heart was deeply... Continue Reading »

For Gardner, an effective ministry even though ‘the robe didn’t fit’

Norman Gardner was a minister of the gospel for more than 63 years, but all who knew him would agree that he didn’t act like a typical Baptist pastor. His uniqueness — as evidenced in his larger-than-life presence, in... Continue Reading »

North Conway pastor Jeff Gaskins retires

Jeff Gaskins retired on June 30 after 16 years of ministry at North Conway Baptist Church. A native of North Carolina, Gaskins is a graduate of Welch College and Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary and served 30 years in the... Continue Reading »

You’re Never Too Old to Serve

Robert Bell, 82, stepped in when no one else could. Four teenage boys had signed up to attend Summer Salt, but no one from their church was available to drive them. Bell said, “The two candidates who were going... Continue Reading »