The Baptist Courier

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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Regarding ?When pastors? silent suffering turns tragic? (Jan. 7), I have been a pastor since 1982, and I can say that ministry today is more difficult than ever.... Continue Reading »

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 »

I take my hat off to Vicki Ashley-Strange (?Your Views,? Jan. 21). She was absolutely correct in her analysis. There is an epidemic of pastors being abused and dismissed for reasons too small to mention. If a man has... 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 »

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 »

Annie Armstrong offering reaches $56.5 million Southern Baptists gave $56.5 million in 2009 to the Annie Armstrong Easter Offering for North American Missions. The amount was 2.7 percent (or $1.5 million) off the previous year’s giving mark and $8.5... Continue Reading »

Great Commission Resurgence Task Force members wrapped up three days of deliberations in San Antonio in advance of making a preliminary report on their findings in February.... 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 »

In December the TNT channel unveiled a new drama about three middle-aged men. ?Men of a Certain Age? stars veteran actors Ray Romano, Andr? Braugher, and Scott Bakula, wrestling with the struggles men face at the pivot of life... Continue Reading »