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SCBC commemorates bicentennial year, creates sexual abuse task force

Messengers to the 201st annual meeting of the South Carolina Baptist Convention celebrated the convention’s bicentennial year, approved the creation of a task force to review sexual abuse policies and procedures, and elected a Newberry pastor as president-elect. International... Continue Reading »

Lakelands Association starts construction on new office complex

Lakelands Baptist Association broke ground Sept. 20 for a new office complex. After selling its former office two years ago, Lakelands Association has been operating out of the old infirmary on the campus of Connie Maxwell Children’s Ministries. The... Continue Reading »

The Forgotten Story of the State Lady Missionaries

Just as families lose their stories from one generation to another, the same is true for South Carolina Baptists. The forgotten story of the State Lady Missionaries is an inspiring story of how missions, cooperation, and education – the... Continue Reading »

S.C. Executive Board receives update on White Oak bids

Meeting Oct. 5 in Columbia, the Executive Board of the South Carolina Baptist Convention heard details of new position openings at the SCBC and an update on bids placed for the sale of White Oak Conference Center. Chairman Albert... Continue Reading »

Annual meeting to highlight 200th year

South Carolina Baptists will celebrate the 200th anniversary of their state convention Nov. 8-9, when they gather at First Baptist Church, Columbia, for their annual meeting. Chosen by Alex Sands, president of the South Carolina Baptist Convention and pastor... Continue Reading »

Browning: From Barnwell to Los Angeles

For Barnwell native Will Browning, the relocation of him and his family to Los Angeles, Calif., is more than just a move — it is like moving to another country. Browning grew up working on the family farm, moved... Continue Reading »

Three Rivers’ missions strategist heading back to mission field

Three Rivers Baptist Association’s Missions Strategist Randy B.* is retiring at the end of this year and will be returning to the international mission field. Paul Chitwood, International Mission Board president, was keynote speaker for Three Rivers’ Global Missions... Continue Reading »

Obituary: Andy Bass

James Anderson “Andy” Bass Jr., 85, of Greenville, died Sept. 30, 2021. A native of Rock Hill, he graduated from Furman University and Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. After graduation in 1960, he became associate pastor at First Baptist Church,... Continue Reading »

Obituary: Joe Dempsey

Joe H. Dempsey, 83, of Spartanburg, died Oct. 4, 2021. A native of Greer, he was a graduate of Clemson University and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. He was a pastor and counselor for more than 60 years, including the... Continue Reading »

Obituary: Dale Roach

Johnnie Dale Roach, 60, of Moore, died Oct. 9, 2021. Born in Rutherford County, N.C., he was a graduate of Gardner-Webb University, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He was senior pastor for five and a... Continue Reading »

Vice President resigns from SBC Executive Committee staff

Greg Addison, executive vice president of the Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee, is stepping down. Addison notified Ronnie Floyd, SBC EC president and CEO, of his intention to step down on Oct. 15, according to an email sent to... Continue Reading »

AU’s Wesley Brashier named president of Hope Road Properties

Wesley Brashier, vice president for Christian life and senior campus pastor for the past years, has stepped down from his Anderson University role to become president of Hope Road Properties, effective June 30. Brashier, a recent graduate of AU’s... Continue Reading »