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God’s providence was evident in the pairing of a Chinese man seeking God’s direction for planting a Chinese church with an upstate church looking for a way to reach East Asians. Church at The Mill in Spartanburg County has... Continue Reading »
Randy Creamer, director of Disaster Relief for the South Carolina Baptist Convention since 2014, retired at the end of January. “Randy Creamer has long been regarded as one of the ‘deans’ of Southern Baptist State Disaster Relief. He is... Continue Reading »
It doesn’t require a personal connection with the country of Ukraine to pray on its behalf. But for many Southern Baptists, the ongoing invasion and fighting there has made it personal nonetheless. Those prayers were lifted on the outskirts... Continue Reading »
Neal Smith, a native of Camden, has been called to serve as pastor of Steadman Baptist Church, located in Leesville. Smith continues to lead the church through revitalization. A graduate of Anderson University, he is currently pursuing his master’s... Continue Reading »
Joshua Culbertson was recognized on Sunday, Dec. 12, for 10 years service as pastor of Holly Ridge Baptist Church in Simpsonville.
Norman Rogers retired as senior pastor of Wassamassaw Baptist Church of Moncks Corner on Dec. 31. The church honored Rogers and his wife, Cindy, with a retirement dinner celebrating 40 years of pastoral ministry and 12 years at Wassamassaw.... Continue Reading »
Tommy Huddleston retired as pastor of First Baptist Church of Gaffney on Jan. 31. Earlier, he served as pastor of Hillcrest Baptist Church in Elgin; Catawba Baptist Church in Rock Hill; and First Baptist Church of West Columbia (now... Continue Reading »
Bobby R. Wallace, 87, of Bishopville, died Dec. 1, 2021. Born in Lancaster, he served as pastor of several Baptist churches in North and South Carolina, including Oakhill, Lancaster; Bennettsville Second; Center Grove, Kershaw; and Oakhurst, Heath Springs, before... Continue Reading »
Bruce Michael Schmidt, 66, of Landrum, died Dec. 19, 2021. A native of Portsmouth, Va., he was a graduate of Old Dominion University, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, and Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary. He served in the U.S. Army before... Continue Reading »
Florrie Anne Lawton, 91, passed away at her home in Franklin, Tenn., on Jan. 30, following a period of declining health. She was a graduate of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and worked for the Baptist Sunday School Board (now... Continue Reading »
Many Americans found themselves in need as the COVID-19 pandemic caused significant loss of life, medical burdens and business closures. Most say local churches were helpful during this difficult season, but some didn’t see the aid congregations were offering.... Continue Reading »
Barker’s Creek Baptist Church celebrated its 200th anniversary on Nov. 7, 2021. Located near Honea Path, the church was started in 1821 by 12 men and 11 women from Little River Baptist Church. They met the first 34 years... Continue Reading »
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