The Baptist Courier

Ron Lynch, pastor of Siloam Baptist Church in Powdersville, was elected president of the South Carolina Baptist Pastor's Conference Nov. 10 at Trinity Baptist Church, Cayce.... Continue Reading »

The summer of 2008 will long be remembered in Cedar Rapids both for the 500-year flood that swamped the Iowa city and for the flood of compassion and cooperation provided by Southern Baptist churches across the country.... Continue Reading »

Charleston Southern University has two additions to its religion department ? Michael Bryant as an assistant professor of religion specializing in New Testament and Bobby Howard as instructor of religion and youth minister.... Continue Reading »

Dear President-elect Obama: First, congratulations on your successful campaign to become the 44th president of our beloved United States of America. This was a historic election in terms of the massive increase in voter participation as a percentage of... Continue Reading »

Joseph H. Stover, 79, of Union, a retired pastor, died Oct. 8, 2008, at his home.... Continue Reading »

November usually stimulates images of turkey, dressing, pumpkin pie, cranberry sauce, and family gatherings. As Christians, it reminds us of the many blessings bestowed upon us by God.... Continue Reading »

CHRISTOPHER RYAN SMITH was ordained to the ministry Oct. 19 by Homeland Park Baptist Church, Anderson, where he is minister of youth and children. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Roger Smith of Anderson and is majoring... Continue Reading »

The congregation of Hillcrest Baptist Church, Dalzell, is excited about moving into its new building after the old one burned down Feb. 17. The first service in the new building will be Nov. 16.... Continue Reading »

Sadie Bright was honored by Little Mountain Baptist Church, Wellford, for 45 years service as Sunday school secretary. With her are pastor Joshua Phillips, left, and Eugene McKelvey, Sunday school director.   Eureka Baptist Church, Anderson, recently had a... Continue Reading »

I enjoy reading Edwin Leap's writings in the Greenville News. Thanks for including him in The Baptist Courier. His columns are so refreshing. Also, I enjoy reading about his family.... Continue Reading »

Hulon Baptist Church, Batesburg, celebrated its 60th homecoming Oct. 12 with an attendance of 265 people. Pastor Larry Patterson presented Jeanette Kyzer a certificate, recognizing her for 60 years of service to Hulon as the only surviving charter member.... Continue Reading »

With another round of elections behind us, we commit ourselves to pray for our leaders, including those with whom we have disagreements. Paul's command to Timothy (1 Tim. 2:1-4) included constant prayer, and even thanksgiving, for all national leaders.... Continue Reading »