The Baptist Courier

Jeff Whaley JEFF WHALEY began duties as pastor of Secona Baptist Church, Pickens, on May 2. He previously served as pastor of Return Baptist Church in Seneca. Whaley, a native of Piedmont, and his wife Tracy have two children,... Continue Reading »

Ted Hodges began duties as the new director of missions for Chester Baptist Association on Sept. 1.... Continue Reading »

I want to express my thanks for your presenting the Sunday school lessons once again.... Continue Reading »

Lee Dawson Hoover was named deacon emeritus recently at Ridgeville Baptist Church. The award was presented by pastor Clyde McCants on July 11 in a ceremony honoring Hoover for more than 45 years of service as deacon. Hoover and... Continue Reading »

In C.S. Lewis? 'the Screwtape Letters,? Screwtape (Satan) says, 'the Church itself is a fertile field if you just keep them bickering over details, structure, organization, money, property, personal hurts and misunderstandings. One thing you must prevent, don't ever... Continue Reading »

LifePoint Church in Dillon sponsored a second annual back-to-school bash on July 31. The church partnered with local organizations and service providers to offer free health screenings and school supplies. This year the church met its goal of giving... Continue Reading »

The University of South Carolina Upstate has been abuzz with students moving into dorms before the start of fall semester. The students? new neighbors have been in the process of moving in, too.<... Continue Reading »

As an ordained minister for 34 years, I have several observations about the leadership role of the pastor. The biblical model in my opinion is elder rule. The idea that one man has ultimate authority comes from the Roman... Continue Reading »

The Case for God’s Love Job 40:1-9; Romans 8:18-21, 28-30   It is one of the foundational truths of the Bible that brings comfort to all who ponder its depths: “God is love” (1 John 4.8). Love is the... Continue Reading »

Pastor John Rea of Legacy Church, Myrtle Beach, will be the first to admit that many churches and resources have helped the new church plant get off the ground and running. The church began in May 2008. This summer,... Continue Reading »

?A Day of Prayer for South Carolina Baptists? is the focus of a Prayer Summit to be held Oct. 28 at White Oak Conference Center near Winnsboro. The gathering, coordinated by the evangelization and missions team of the South... Continue Reading »