The Baptist Courier

Beulah Baptist Church in Abbeville celebrated its 175th anniversary recently. Lloyd Byers, who was pastor of the church from 1974 to 1983, delivered the anniversary sermon.... Continue Reading »

After Nancy Jones attended a laughter exercise presentation with friends, she knew that teaching laughter classes was something she could do ? and wanted to do.... Continue Reading »

Some South Carolina Baptist churches and ministries are sharing the Christmas story with people in a distinctly open-air, movie-set sort of way by constructing displays depicting the town of Bethlehem on the night Jesus was born.... Continue Reading »

The North Greenville University community gathered recently to recognize four families for their financial generosity in the past year. Four inaugural awards were presented.... Continue Reading »

Five-time WNBA All-Star and two-time Olympic gold medalist Tamika Catchings spent part of the day at Anderson University on Nov. 11 speaking to students and the AU women's basketball team.... 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 »

A celebration event was held Nov. 14 at Riverland Hills Baptist Church in Columbia to remember the national and international missions partnerships South Carolina Baptists have had over the last 26 years.... 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 »

I am a bi-vocational minister living in the Greenville area, who has difficulty attending the convention regardless of its location. This year I was able to do something I had never been able to do before ? I participated... 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 »

Recently, the Lord asked me as church treasurer to share something with my church family, and I said no. As always, he usually wins these discussions.... Continue Reading »

The bicentennial committee of First Mt. Moriah Baptist Church at 2107 Mt. Moriah Road, Greenwood, S.C., 29646, is seeking copies of old photos, news articles, records and general information generated during the church's history.... Continue Reading »