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Enoree pastor George Leagans retires

George Leagans retired in February after serving 23 years as a bivocational pastor at Enoree Baptist Church in Newberry. He served churches in Kentucky and South Carolina. Leagans and his wife, Kay, reside in Ware Shoals.

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Playful pup delights family in ‘Beautiful Bella’

Meet Beautiful Bella, a beloved eight-year-old Boxer thought to be past the age when she could give birth. But along comes a delightful surprise: Duke, a rambunctious pup who changes Bella’s world — and that of her masters —... Continue Reading »

‘God’s University’ points to Elijah for spiritual maturity

“God’s University: A Curriculum on Spiritual Maturity Modeled on the Life of Elijah” (Courier Publishing, 148 pages, $17.95) centers on the history of Elijah and follows his journey as God develops the prophet’s faith. “The lessons and truths learned... Continue Reading »

Gowensville youth pastor arrested after videotaping woman showering; multiple video victims found later

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 Sheriff’s Office. After being released on bond,... Continue Reading »

Studying prayers of Scripture: New Lifeway Bible study for women

Prayer is a gift — an invitation to talk with God. But prayer can also be a challenge. How do believers experience the joy and fullness of prayer when it is so often accompanied by questions and mysteries? Lifeway... Continue Reading »

‘Family Devotions from Indonesia’ chronicles missionary adventures

Retired Southern Baptist missionary Harry T. Bush brings to life the sounds, sights and culture of Southeast Asia in an illustrated new book: “Family Devotions from Indonesia” (Courier Publishing, 262 pages, $19.95). The author invites readers to join him,... Continue Reading »

Author was ‘chosen and blessed’ to be pastor’s wife

Being a pastor’s wife is not the easiest job in the world, but, with a little guidance and a lot of prayer, it can be the most fulfilling calling one could possibly imagine. In “The Pastor’s Wife: Chosen and... Continue Reading »

Obituary: Ronald Hasty

Ronald Eugene Hasty, 84, of Graniteville, died March 18, 2023. He served as pastor of Baptist churches throughout Georgia and South Carolina, led Bible studies, taught seminary classes, and shared the good news of Jesus through mission trips during... Continue Reading »

Obituary: Barry Gray

Leon Barry Gray, 73, of Elgin, died April 22, 2023. A native of Brunswick, N.C., he was a graduate of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. He served as pastor in Sand Springs, Okla., before answering a call in 1996 to... Continue Reading »

Crossover, Serve Tour featured in recent ‘Road to New Orleans’

Episode 10 of “Road to New Orleans” features details of the ways Southern Baptists coming to New Orleans for the 2023 SBC Annual Meeting this June can be involved in hands-on ministry and evangelism in the city. Alex Brian,... Continue Reading »

Courier staff receives five awards from state press association

The Baptist Courier received five awards from the South Carolina Press Association, recognizing work published by the South Carolina Baptist news magazine in 2022. The magazine won first place awards in the Associate and Individual Division in two categories:... Continue Reading »

Ridgecrest to host summer staff reunion June 1-4

Decades of memories will be on the agenda for former summer staff of Ridgecrest Baptist Conference Center at the group’s annual alumni reunion June 1-4. The decision to incorporate a Southern Baptist “assembly” in 1907 led to the purchase... Continue Reading »