The Baptist Courier

Filter by:

Courier hires new publishing leader

It might have been a prophetic moment when the groom’s cake at Evan Knies’s wedding was made to resemble a stack of books. Knies, a Richmond, Ky., native, who presently works in local church ministry in Louisiana, was recently... Continue Reading »

S.C. units among multi-state disaster relief response to Vermont flooding

Recovery work by Southern Baptist Disaster Relief responded to catastrophic flooding in Vermont in late July. South Carolina sent mud-out units, assessors, chaplains, and shower and laundry teams to the city of Barre to help affected homeowners. Feeding teams... Continue Reading »

4,500 Baptized at Pirate’s Cove Beach, Iconic Site of Jesus Movement Baptisms

Many of the reported 4,500 who were baptized at Harvest Christian Fellowship’s “Jesus Revolution” baptism July 8 climbed rocky terrain and were subject to state fees to enter Pirate’s Cove Beach. The baptism number Senior Pastor Greg Laurie reported... Continue Reading »

S.C. Attorney General, Six Others Join Coalition Opposing Target’s Pride Campaign

Attorneys general from seven states, including South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson, have joined a coalition opposing Target’s LGBTQ+ Pride campaign. The coalition joined in a letter to Target Chairman and CEO Brian Cornell in opposing the corporation’s campaign,... Continue Reading »

Join in on the Clemens Family Trip in ‘Ezekiel and Friends’

“Forty Days with Ezekiel and Friends” by Jean Holland (Courier Publishing, 252 pages, $15.95) is a new devotional book for families. When the Clemens family lands in Israel, the father walks briskly up to the tour guide awaiting their... Continue Reading »

More Sexual Abuse Charges Filed Against Former Gowensville Youth Pastor

A former South Carolina youth pastor is facing 26 counts of voyeurism and 32 charges of criminal sexual conduct, many involving minors, in two counties, according to WYFF-TV. County court records show 21 new charges were filed against Daniel... Continue Reading »

New NAMB evangelism kit to help pastors create culture of evangelism

The evangelism team at the North American Mission Board has announced the development of a new resource designed to help pastors create a culture of evangelism. “This new kit is designed to assist pastors and ministry leaders in creating... Continue Reading »

Mission:Dignity recipients in South Carolina to receive 13th check in 2023

Mission:Dignity recipients in South Carolina will receive an extra check — a 13th check — in 2023, thanks to generous donors creating an endowment at the Baptist Foundation of South Carolina that partners with churches in the South Carolina... Continue Reading »

India missionary Rebekah Naylor honored at IMB dinner

Missionary surgeon and longtime healthcare missions advocate Dr. Rebekah Naylor was honored at the annual International Mission Board dinner during the 2023 SBC annual meeting in New Orleans. IMB President Paul Chitwood announced a ministry fund being named in... Continue Reading »

Additional sexual abuse charges filed against former Gowensville youth pastor

A former South Carolina youth pastor is facing 26 counts of voyeurism and 32 charges of criminal sexual conduct, many involving minors, in two counties, according to WYFF-TV. County court records show 21 new charges were filed against Daniel... Continue Reading »

Multiple victims of Gowensville youth pastor’s voyeurism identified

Editor’s Note: This story has been updated. Daniel Kellan Mayfield, a 35-year-old youth pastor at First Baptist Church of Gowensville, was arrested May 27 for videotaping a woman while she showered, according to a report by the Greenwood County... Continue Reading »

Longtime Georgia pastor, filmmaker Michael Catt dies

Michael Catt, longtime pastor of Sherwood Church in Albany, Ga., who oversaw the development of Sherwood Pictures, has died after a battle with prostate cancer. Catt served as senior pastor at Sherwood from 1989 through 2021, at which time... Continue Reading »