The Baptist Courier

Nathan J. Neely, 82, of Lancaster, pastor of Mitford Baptist Church in Great Falls, died March 14, 2010, at Carolinas Medical Center.... Continue Reading »

An Upstate evangelistic event that has resulted in more than 600 faith professions among teenagers will be held April 11 in Spartanburg. The Challenge 2010 youth crusade, held over three nights last year, will be condensed into a one-night... Continue Reading »

Van Hinton Porter, 86, of West Columbia, a long-serving pastor, died Feb. 19, 2010.... Continue Reading »

Luke Dodenhoff's first trip to Camp McCall was with his father for a week of Lad Camp. As an older camper, Luke made his profession of faith at McCall on July 10, 2003. Because of his decision, Luke's family... Continue Reading »

Piney Grove Baptist Church, Lake View, will celebrate its bicentennial during an 11 a.m. worship service on April 11.

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I have always held a special affinity and affection for pastors. I would imagine that this comes from growing up in a pastor's home and being introduced to great pastors during my childhood and teenage years.... Continue Reading »

The music ministry of First Baptist Church, Lancaster, premiered a musical based on the life of Southern Baptist missions champion Annie Armstrong on March 17.... Continue Reading »

?Now these three abide: anger, outrage, and fear ? and the greatest of these is fear.? That's not in the Bible. But sometimes I wonder if I think it is.... Continue Reading »

To understand a person, walk a mile in his shoes. But if that person is an Appalachian Trail thru-hiker, you?ll have to walk several hundred miles.... Continue Reading »

The executive director-treasurer of the South Carolina Baptist Convention said he is concerned about the long-term effectiveness of an executive order related to federal funding of abortion.... Continue Reading »

Protestant pastors put high value on their seminary education and regularly integrate their learning into the way they lead and serve their congregations, newly released information from LifeWay Research shows.... Continue Reading »

An apology has been extended by International Mission Board president Jerry Rankin to SBC Executive Committee president Morris H. Chapman for stating that Chapman viewed cooperation among Southern Baptists as more important than fulfilling the Great Commission.... Continue Reading »