The Baptist Courier

GuideStone releases annual tax guide The annual Ministers Tax Guide for 2009 Returns has been released by GuideStone Financial Resources of the Southern Baptist Convention. The tax guide details recent changes to tax laws and their effect on ministers.... Continue Reading »

He has preached the gospel to more than 200 million people in 185 lands and, at 91, still maintains that his one purpose in life is 'to help people find a personal relationship with God, which, I believe, comes... Continue Reading »

Troy Webster, a retired senior craftsman with Cryovac and member of Poplar Springs Baptist Church in Moore, is the author of a recently published book entitled ?Hey Mister.?... Continue Reading »

Martha Franks Baptist Retirement Community in Laurens celebrated its 25th anniversary Feb. 4. The theme for the day was ?A Blessed Journey of Faith, Hope and Love.?... Continue Reading »

Martin Wiles MARTIN WILES has been called as pastor of First Baptist Church, Harleyville, in the Screven Association. He and his wife, Michelle, are both natives of South Carolina. Wiles has served churches in Branchville and Iva.

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Cavins Baptist Youth (CBY) recently traveled to Pigeon Forge for their annual winter retreat, focusing on God’s graciousness to them in 2009 and sharing their faith with others whom they met on the trip. CBY is led by youth... Continue Reading »

Despite the onset of snow and ice, almost 900 VBS leaders came to Nashville with summer on their minds. Vacation Bible School 2010, titled 'saddle Ridge Ranch,? was the focus of two VBS Preview events sponsored by the VBS... Continue Reading »

Imagine a church where a college student pays the rent of an adult who is suddenly without a job. Imagine a church where female university students, as a small group, raise money to buy a car for another woman.... Continue Reading »

Allen Gregory ALLEN GREGORY was called as senior pastor by Fairforest Baptist Church, Union, on Dec. 20. He began duties at Fairforest on Jan. 3. Gregory previously served as associate pastor of Northside Baptist Church, Laurens. He and his... Continue Reading »

A group of Barker’s Creek Baptist Church “Keenagers” attended the Gospel/Christmas Hee Haw Dinner show in Honea Path on Dec. 22. Gregg Loner, pastor and minister of music at Princeton Baptist Church, and his family present skits and singing,... Continue Reading »

A recent mission trip to Mexico was an eye-opener for several Charleston Southern University students. The university's Christian vocal ensemble, New Vision, traveled to Mexico City Jan. 4-11.... Continue Reading »

Anderson University's College of Christian Studies will begin undergraduate programs in youth ministry and pastoral ministry this fall. The new concentrations will allow students to gain specialized training in important areas of ministry service.... Continue Reading »