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South Carolina Baptists launch ‘marathon response’ to historic S.C. floods

The numbers are staggering — 19 dead, thousands of homes with sodden floors and walls, hundreds of roads and bridges impassable — but the story emerging from the floods that devastated Columbia and other areas of South Carolina in... Continue Reading »

South Carolina Baptists to gather in Spartanburg for 195th annual meeting

When South Carolina Baptists gather for their annual meeting Nov. 10-11 at Spartanburg First Baptist Church, they will choose a president and — for the first time — a president-elect. Meeting under this year’s banner, “Tell the Story,” messengers... Continue Reading »

Easley pastor to be nominated president-elect of state convention

Keith Shorter, pastor of Mt. Airy Baptist Church in Easley, will be nominated for president-elect of the South Carolina Baptist Convention at the state convention’s upcoming annual meeting. Shorter, 55, is the first person to be nominated for an... Continue Reading »

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SCBC Executive Board reinstates North Greenville University’s funding

The South Carolina Baptist Convention Executive Board has signaled its desire to move past a controversy surrounding the sudden departure of North Greenville University president Jimmy Epting earlier this year. The move came after a series of meetings between... Continue Reading »

White Oak deferred maintenance price tag: $4 million

South Carolina Baptist Convention Executive Board members assembled at White Oak Conference Center Oct. 13 learned that the state convention’s conference facility near Winnsboro needs at least $4 million worth of maintenance work. “Our convention’s fund balance is at... Continue Reading »

Greenville First Baptist leaves SCBC

Greenville First Baptist Church has withdrawn from the South Carolina Baptist Convention. In May, the church adopted a nondiscriminatory policy that would allow gays, lesbians, bisexual and transgendered people not only to be members of the church, but to... Continue Reading »

SCBC Exec. Board adopts proportional-based budget model

The Executive Board of the South Carolina Baptist Convention has adopted a blueprint that will direct a larger share of the state’s Cooperative Program dollars toward Southern Baptist Convention causes while reducing funding for SCBC institutions and ministry partners.... Continue Reading »

Mission trip ignites passion for Springfield church

Pleasant Hill Baptist Church in Springfield has embraced a long-term missions partnership with the people of India, sending annual teams to serve alongside a multiplying church in India, leading to new relationships with local Indians at work in the... Continue Reading »

God’s faithfulness amid flood draws praise in S.C.

Flooding in the aftermath of Hurricane Joaquin temporarily cut off access to First Baptist Church and flooded the homes of church members in the surrounding low country, but associate pastor Harry Adkins remains thankful. Adkins, who is also the... Continue Reading »

Keith and Kristyn Getty to perform benefit concert for Disaster Relief

Keith and Kristyn Getty will perform Sunday evening, Oct. 11, at 6:00 at Columbia First Baptist Church in a concert to benefit South Carolina Baptist Disaster Relief. The Gettys occupy a unique space in the world of music today... Continue Reading »

SCBC messengers to consider bylaw changes at 2015 annual meeting

During the upcoming 2015 annual meeting of the South Carolina Baptist Convention, the Bylaws Committee of the convention, chaired by Bill Rigsby, pastor of North Anderson Baptist Church, will present recommendations for consideration, including second reading on bylaw changes... Continue Reading »

Lexington Association begins assessment phase of flood response

Disaster relief efforts in the Lexington, S.C., area have moved from crisis response to damage assessment, and Lexington Baptist Association is welcoming churches and individuals that want to assist flood victims. David Lee, disaster relief coordinator for Lexington Baptist... Continue Reading »