The Baptist Courier

We are entering the season honoring the Prince of Peace, and this is a good time to remember one of his followers, Robert C. Broome, a peacemaker who passed away earlier this year.... Continue Reading »

Editor's note: We received several responses to Gene Jennings? letter, published Nov. 12, calling for ?young pastors with fresh voices? to be invited to preach at the South Carolina Baptist Pastor's Conference. The responses follow.... Continue Reading »

IMB appoints 55 despite financial hardships Despite the rocky economy and a red-line budget, International Mission Board trustees appointed 55 new missionaries at Summer Grove Baptist Church in Shreveport, La., in conjunction with the Louisiana Baptist Convention annual meeting.... Continue Reading »

Two state denominational leaders were honored recently with the Order of the Palmetto, the state's highest civilian award.... Continue Reading »

Alton F. Bell, 68, of Greer, a retired pastor, died Oct. 30, 2009, at McCall Hospice House.... Continue Reading »

Robert C. Broome, 66, of Louisville, Ky., a South Carolina native and ordained Baptist minister who was a lifelong activist in the peacemaking community, died following a long battle with cancer July 11, 2009, while visiting family in Asheville,... Continue Reading »

When God's voice whispers to our hearts, what will our response be? Will we obey, or will we ignore the call?... Continue Reading »

Phil Blackwell PHIL BLACKWELL retired Nov. 1 as associate pastor of Holly Ridge Baptist Church, Simpsonville, where he had served the past four years. Prior to that, Blackwell was director of Camp Marietta and served in various churches throughout... Continue Reading »

Hunt’s Memorial Baptist Church, Easley, held a baptismal service for three of its members on Oct. 25. Pictured are (l to r) pastor James Wiles with baptismal candidates Dale Silsby, Josh Moss and Melanie Shelton.   Bethcar Baptist Church,... Continue Reading »

Messengers have gathered for the second day of the 209 annual meeting of the South Carolina Baptist Convention.... Continue Reading »

Fred Stone, pastor of Pickens First Baptist Church, has been elected president of the South Carolina Baptist Convention.... Continue Reading »

The 189th Annual Meeting of the South Carolina Baptist Convention is underway. Check back here throughout the day for updates.... Continue Reading »