The Baptist Courier

Robert Hal Norton, longtime pastor of Garden City Chapel, died Feb. 13, 2010.... Continue Reading »

?We thought slavery was abolished in the 19th century. We were wrong.? The quote is from a YouTube video about the A-21 Campaign (shorthand for ?Abolishing Injustice in the 21st Century?). During Black History Month, Americans celebrated how far... Continue Reading »

I am 73, and perhaps my words will have some positive thought to add to what has been already said. I am not a minister. I am a retired layman who worked in layman's occupations, but I have suffered... Continue Reading »

Brian Harris BRIAN HARRIS was called as pastor by Friendship Baptist Church, Pauline, on Jan. 10. A graduate of Southeastern Baptist Seminary, Gardner-Webb University and Spartanburg Methodist College, he previously served as pastor of Rock Springs Baptist Church, Blacksburg.... Continue Reading »

Fletcher Allen, 78, former associate editor of The Baptist Courier, died at his home in Franklin, Tenn., on Feb. 27, 2010.... Continue Reading »

As I read the letters in response to the one I submitted Feb. 4, I was surprised that my words did not come across with the precision and clarity I had intended. My letter was not written to offend... Continue Reading »

The youth at Kelleytown Baptist Church, Hartsville, recently traveled to Winterplace Ski Resort in West Virginia for their winter retreat. This year’s theme was “Feeling the Chill,” taken from Psalm 2:11, and focused on worship. The news of one... Continue Reading »

Dr. Crowe was correct (?Your Views,? Feb. 18). Depression itself is not a sin, nor is it always the result of sin. Its primary cause is an imbalance or lack of certain neurotransmitter chemicals in the brain.... Continue Reading »

The 24th annual ?Bring-a-Kid? race night at Darlington Raceway will be held Friday, May 7, with the running of the Darlington 200.... Continue Reading »

We minister to and represent the South Carolina Baptist Conference of the Deaf, affiliated with the South Carolina Baptist Convention. Deaf and hard-of-hearing people are a unique, vibrant and active group with their own language and culture. They live... Continue Reading »

An idea born of one man's ?wrestling? with God has grown into a thriving ministry that feeds more than 200 people each week.... Continue Reading »

Matthew Dickerson, who was ordained in December by Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church in Easley, will leave for South Dakota in June to begin ministry with the North American Mission Board.... Continue Reading »