The Baptist Courier

Do you have a story about how Billy Graham's ministry has impacted your life? If so, his friends and family members would like to hear it ? and then deliver your story to the evangelist, who turns 90 on... Continue Reading »

A former missionary with extensive overseas experience has joined the staff of First Baptist Church, Greer, to oversee the full spectrum of the church's missions efforts ? from coordinating summer mission trips to acting as a liaison with community... Continue Reading »

A former television anchor and journalism educator is the author of a new edition of a book about Billy Graham and Billy Sunday.... Continue Reading »

Grady Harding Summer, 86, of Louisville, Ga., a former South Carolina pastor and college English teacher who went on to enjoy a long pastorate in Georgia, died Aug. 20, 2008, at the Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home.... Continue Reading »

The South Carolina Baptist Convention is collecting the 2008 Annual Church Profile (ACP), and Colleton Baptist Association was the first to report with 100 percent participation among its 30 churches. Palmetto Association has also received ACP reports from all... Continue Reading »

The bright and colorful walls inside the Baptist Friendship House just a few blocks from the French Quarter in New Orleans reflect an atmosphere of hope ? hope in Christ, who is proclaimed daily here, as well the hope... Continue Reading »

As a service to ministers, The Baptist Courier will be making free portraits during the annual meeting of the South Carolina Baptist Convention in Columbia Nov. 11-12.... Continue Reading »

SEBTS dedicates Patterson Hall Southeastern Baptist Seminary dedicated Paige and Dorothy Patterson Hall Oct. 14, a $6.6-million academic building honoring the seminary’s immediate past president and his wife who served from 1992-2003 at the Wake Forest, N.C., campus. During... Continue Reading »

Recently the Courier reported the final report of the 2008 Committee on Committees. As state convention president, I had the honor and privilege of appointing this committee in 2007.... Continue Reading »

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 »

It was a sad day for me (Sept. 24, 2008) when I got the official word that our state convention had decided the fate of Joy Retreat.... 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 »