The Baptist Courier

Monty Hale, director of the pastoral ministries office of the South Carolina Baptist Convention, says it ?continues to be a shock? to him when a pastor commits suicide, even though he knows pastors are as prone to depression as... Continue Reading »

Topper Hart of Fountain Inn and other members of Alpha Troop, 11th Armored Cavalry, were recognized in Washington, D.C., in October for bravery and service in Vietnam's ?Anonymous Battle? 39 years after it took place. But for Hart, his... Continue Reading »

The U.S. government may have declared that the recession is officially over, but try telling that to Baptists who continue to struggle with paying their mortgages while maintaining their financial commitment to their churches.... Continue Reading »

Before Nov. 24, hardly anyone in America had heard of Tareq and Michaele Salahi. But now they are both famous. And infamous.... Continue Reading »

Donald C. Tumblin, 73, of Simpsonville, a retired pastor and family therapy counselor, died Dec. 24, 2009.... Continue Reading »

Approximately 75 Anderson University students received diplomas during winter commencement exercises Dec. 16.... Continue Reading »

In 1970, there was just about nowhere in Rock Hill where kids without a roof could turn. Those from crumbling families had no place. So a youngish Baptist preacher, Bob Porterfield, and two of his buddies, Jim Freeman and... Continue Reading »

Hundreds of students, parents, family and friends mingled outside the Lightsey Chapel after the school's Dec. 19 commencement, with each graduate clinging to a diploma and a candle.... Continue Reading »

Eight students from South Carolina were among 98 graduates who received degrees during the Dec. 18 graduation ceremonies at Southeastern Baptist Seminary.... Continue Reading »

?It's not what you know, but who you know,? said Weldon Fallaw in his address to 120 graduates at North Greenville University's commencement exercises on Dec. 10.... Continue Reading »

A child should not go to bed hungry, sick and unsafe, but in Kibera, Kenya, it is the daily norm. Small children roam the dirt alleys with diseases and empty stomachs, facing the real danger of attacks and being... Continue Reading »

On Nov. 10, Francis Marion University and Florence-Darlington Tech's Baptist Collegiate Ministries led nearly 150 students in worship and acknowledging the persecuted church.... Continue Reading »