The Baptist Courier

The South Carolina Department of Mental Health selected the Woman's Missionary Union of First Baptist Church, Columbia, as Volunteer of the Month in November.... Continue Reading »

It's the time of year when we gather with our loved ones to celebrate Christmas. But some people spend Christmas separated from their family and friends.... Continue Reading »

Most people don't know that Evelyn Blount was offered a spot on a professional women's basketball team when she graduated from high school in Winder, Ga., in 1960. However, many who work with her wouldn't be all that surprised.... Continue Reading »

A few Sundays ago, C.B. Love Jr. preached at the morning worship service at Bethany Baptist Church in McCormick, where he retired as pastor and where he and his wife, Virginia, attend regularly.... Continue Reading »

Convicting. As the three South Carolinians one by one described their experiences, their feelings, and the lessons they learned during their volunteer trip, the word ?convicting? seemed to be the adjective that best summed up their time in Sri... Continue Reading »

JOHN HAWKINS has resigned as interim pastor of Westview Baptist Church, Greenville, where he has served for eight years. His resignation is effective Dec. 31. Previous pastorates include Highland Home, Gray Court; Limestone, Dorchester; Grace, Spartanburg; and Five Forks,... Continue Reading »

During the Great Depression, George Beverly Shea was offered a career in popular music. But an inner voice whispered a greater purpose. The answer came in a poem Shea later set to music, ?I?d Rather Have Jesus.?... Continue Reading »

Rembert ?Buddy? Scarborough Truluck Jr., 74, of Greenville, died Nov. 14, 2008.... Continue Reading »

Ronnie James RONNIE JAMES is the new children’s pastor at Millbrook Baptist Church, Aiken. He joined the staff in May after serving in a similar capacity at First Baptist Church, Batesburg. He also previously served at Flat Rock and... Continue Reading »

Todd Deaton, managing editor of The Baptist Courier, has been named editor of the Western Recorder, the state Baptist newspaper of the Kentucky Baptist Convention.... Continue Reading »

Jeremy Garrett, right, was ordained to the ministry Nov. 30 by First Baptist Church, Westminster. With him is pastor Craig Canton.   The children of First Baptist Church, Cowpens, led by Charlene Reese, assisted the WMU with Samaritan’s Purse... Continue Reading »

Richland Springs Baptist Church, Saluda, held ?Old Fashion Day? Nov. 2 in conjunction with the ?Richland Creek Antique Power Association Fall Festival.?... Continue Reading »