The Baptist Courier

Ella Camily McWhite, 87, of Greenville, who helped manage and develop camps for girls through South Carolina Woman's Missionary Union, died March 4, 2010.... Continue Reading »

?Every believer sharing. Every person hearing.? The two basic tenants of the God's Plan for Sharing emphasis were at the forefront as nearly 1,000 South Carolina pastors and church leaders met for the 2010 State Evangelism Conference.... Continue Reading »

The world lost one of its greatest coaches during the last days of February. In his whole career, he was never mentioned on ESPN. Not many people would recognize his name. But to a group of girls at Sans... Continue Reading »

Marion Erskine Thomas, 83, of Liberty, retired pastor and pilot, died Feb. 27, 2010, at his residence.... Continue Reading »

Every Tuesday night, cowboys and other horse enthusiasts meet at a barbecue restaurant in Chesnee to worship God. They sing songs, collect offerings in an eight-gallon feed bucket, listen to a message from their pastor, and, in just a... Continue Reading »

Three articles in recent issues have raised many eyebrows. The first announced the ordination of a woman to the office of co-pastor at Eau Claire Baptist Church (Jan. 21). Then letters were written by Mark Krieger and Richard Moore... Continue Reading »

RONALD JASON LINGEFELT was ordained Feb. 28 at Homeland Park Baptist Church, Anderson, where he serves as youth minister. Larry Cox serves as pastor.   JEREMIAH HENDERSON was recently called as pastor by Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church, Pageland. He... Continue Reading »

Fletcher Allen, 78, former associate editor of The Baptist Courier and retired editor of the Tennessee Baptist & Reflector, died of cancer at his home in Franklin, Tenn., on Feb. 27, 2010.... Continue Reading »

In the most recent edition of The Baptist Courier, a short Showcase photo and caption caught my attention. The photo and caption reported a recent ?pet blessing? service at a Greenville church. Pet blessing services are common among some... Continue Reading »

Ann McCrea, left, was recognized on Feb. 21 by Piney Forest Baptist Church, Andrews, for 35 years of service as WMU director. Presenting a certificate of recognition and a love offering to McCrea is Sharon Walker, right, wife of... Continue Reading »

A little book recently captured my attention. It didn't have a flashy cover or a catchy title. A thin ribbon held its pages together. Pictures filled the pages, framed by biographies of children. The children found a place in... Continue Reading »

?Lights ? Camera ? Honor God!? That was the motto behind 19-year-old North Greenville University freshman broadcast-media major Justin Robinson's film production, ?Foxhole,? which premiered Feb. 6. Several NGU students participated in the making of the film and attended... Continue Reading »