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11 S.C. students earn degrees from Southern Seminary

Eleven students with ties to South Carolina received degrees from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Ky., in December. The graduates and their hometowns and churches are: Master of Divinity — Daniel Seay, Landrum, The Church at Blue Ridge,... Continue Reading »

‘Hope and Encouragement’ is theme for 2022 S.C. Pastors Conference

Dear South Carolina Baptists, I am excited to serve as the 2022 Pastors Conference president. I am thankful for the opportunity the Lord has provided for me. Our team plans to serve and encourage pastors, preachers, staff and all... Continue Reading »

Late humorist’s musings were early catalyst for Courier Publishing

Over the past eight years, Courier Publishing, the book-production operation of The Baptist Courier, has published approximately 122 books, including titles currently in production. Bible studies, memoirs, illustrated children’s stories, fiction, humor, biographies and other genres represent Courier Publishing’s... Continue Reading »

Obituary: William Carey “Bill” Adams

William Carey “Bill” Adams, of Spartanburg, husband of the late Shirley Hicks Adams, went to be with the Lord Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022, at the age of 84. Born in Union, he was the son of the late Ethel... Continue Reading »

Update from the SBC Task Force on Sexual Abuse

In response to a motion passed at the 2021 SBC meeting in Nashville, a nine-member task force was appointed to engage a qualified firm to conduct an independent investigation of claims of sexual abuse, mishandling of abuse, or mistreatment... Continue Reading »

Woodruff Association calls Ken Petrus as missions strategist

Ken Petrus is the new missions strategist for Woodruff Baptist Association. A retired minister, he most recently served as administrative pastor at North Side Baptist Church in Greenwood for 17 years.

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‘The Call’ conference slated Feb. 12 at Anderson University

The Call — a one-day conference designed to help high school and college students explore God’s call on their lives — will be held Saturday, Feb. 12, on the campus of Anderson University. The event is jointly sponsored by... Continue Reading »

Burnsview sets new giving record

Burnsview Baptist Church, Greer, set a Lottie Moon mission offering goal of $20,000 for 2021. On Dec. 21, the church held a special service designed to focus specifically on its offering. Pastor Tim Huckaby said, “A short video was... Continue Reading »

Greer pastor Drew Hines retires from Washington Baptist

Drew Hines, pastor of Washington Baptist Church in Greer, retired Jan. 30. A graduate of the University of South Carolina and Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Hines has been a pastor for 42 years, serving five churches. In addition to... Continue Reading »

Obituary: John L. Melton III

John L. Melton III, 61, of Cheraw, died Dec. 21, 2021. Born in Cheraw, he volunteered with the Cheraw Fire Department and the Cheraw Rescue Squad, and later became an EMT and paramedic. He was instrumental in creating the... Continue Reading »

Obituary: William G. Lewis

William G. Lewis, 79, of Hartsville, died Dec. 17, 2021. A native of Hartsville, he was a self-employed contractor who owned and operated William Lewis Builders for many years. Soon after accepting Christ as his Savior, he was ordained... Continue Reading »

Obituary: Kenneth William Kelly

Kenneth William Kelly, 68, of Chapin, died Dec. 17, 2021. He was a native of Anderson and was a graduate of Clemson University and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He served as student mobilization leader for Campus Crusade for Christ... Continue Reading »