The Baptist Courier

John and Esther Norris of Edisto Beach Baptist Church were honored Sept. 28 as they celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary. The celebration included a dinner and afternoon gospel music concert.   Christian comedian Kristy Byers was the featured speaker... Continue Reading »

HOWARD FOSTER began duties Sept. 22 as senior pastor of Five Forks Baptist Church, Simpsonville. During his 30 years in the ministry, he has served churches in Virginia and South Carolina. A certified chaplain, he most recently served with... Continue Reading »

A recent retreat for senior citizens, held annually at Springmaid Beach, attracted 455 people representing 29 churches ? nine of them from the Palmetto Baptist Association.... Continue Reading »

Working in an environment with Girls in Action, Acteens, and college students could make a person weary after 16 years, but not for Cindy Skelton. In fact, her desire has always been to work with such a diverse age... Continue Reading »

The Executive Board of the South Carolina Baptist Convention approved the 2009 operating budget proposal of $34,250,000 during its meeting Oct. 13-14 at White Oak Conference Center. Other agenda items included plans for new construction and renovation of White... Continue Reading »

The new Wingate by Wyndham hotel, located at the entrance to Charleston Southern University, held its grand opening ceremonies with a ribbon cutting Oct. 10.... Continue Reading »

This trip, for me, was about shattering expectations. So much about a trip to India is in opposition to my personality. I love India. I have a heart for India. I love the food. All those things go without... Continue Reading »

India ? The domed mosque looming before them, four South Carolina volunteers struck up a conversation with a group of Muslim men standing outside the entryway. After more than a week, the practice had nearly become second nature. They... Continue Reading »

American and Indian, Christian and Muslim, they came from different cultures and spoke different languages; but when the 10 women packed into the small room of a Muslim home, they learned that they share as many similarities as they... Continue Reading »

This coming Nov. 11-12, Baptists of South Carolina will gather in Columbia for our annual convention. Included in the many important initiatives presented will be our new emphasis ? Experience Kingdom Life.... Continue Reading »

As National Breast Cancer Awareness Month (October) comes to a close, there's at least one upstate woman who knows it's crucial to remain passionate about the issue year-round, and that the best counseling available is God-centered.... Continue Reading »

For nearly a quarter century, Scott Smith has served the Lander University community as Baptist collegiate minister. But for those Lander students, faculty and staff who?ve crossed paths with Smith during his 23 years of service, he is more... Continue Reading »