The Baptist Courier

We all got on a train and headed to a city called Haridwar. Hindus consider Haridwar a ?holy? city. The Ganges River runs through it. Thousands upon thousands of Hindus come to this river to worship, bathe and make... Continue Reading »

Drue Vollie Hardee, 89, of Loris, died May 5, 2009, at his home following an illness.... Continue Reading »

North Augusta pastor and author Gene Jennings likes to describe the Christian life as a journey. Like most journeys, following Christ is full of ups and downs. His latest book, ?Laughing with Sarah,? helps fellow believers be all that... Continue Reading »

Just before leaving for South Asia, I sat at a table with a family with a couple of small children. The couple asked if I would like to ask the Lord to bless our meal. Somewhere in my prayer... Continue Reading »

James W. ?J.W.? Haskell, 98, of Lilburn, Ga., formerly of Hardeeville, died May 3, 2009.... Continue Reading »

Golfer Kenny Perry has a message for fans or media who think he is still crushed or depressed by his recent Masters playoff loss: His faith in Jesus Christ is enough to take care of any professional distress.... Continue Reading »

Southern Baptists? gifts through the 2008 Lottie Moon Christmas Offering for International Missions fell nearly $30 million short of a $170 million goal, prompting concern that willing missionaries may not be able to fulfill their calling.... Continue Reading »

Boyce W. ?Buddy? Wiles Jr., 70, of Hodges, a long-serving pastor, died May 14, 2009, at Emory University Midtown, Atlanta, Ga.... Continue Reading »

South Carolina Baptists are uniquely positioned to have more influence in government affairs than any other group. We are the largest body of Christians in our state. South Carolina has a presence in Washington. Please do not stop reading... Continue Reading »

Rodney Dean Webb, 58, pastor of Cedar Grove Baptist Church, Belton, died May 28, 2009, at his home.... Continue Reading »

The president of the South Carolina Baptist Convention and a former president of the Southern Baptist Convention are among the program personalities slated for the annual Upstate Evangelism Conference at Northbrook Baptist Church, Boiling Springs, Aug. 2-5.... Continue Reading »

Brian Ogburn BRIAN OGBURN was ordained to the ministry May 24 by First Baptist Church, Winnsboro. He will serve as a chaplain intern with Palmetto Health in Columbia. Ogburn felt called into the ministry in 2005 after he took... Continue Reading »