The Baptist Courier

Lewis McCormick, pastor emeritus of First Baptist Church, Mullins, was honored Aug. 10 for his 70 years in the ministry. He served First Baptist from 1958 until his retirement in 1987.... Continue Reading »

Prince Richard Nix, 60, of Easley, pastor of Hilltop Avenue Baptist Church in Greenville, died July 29, 2008.... Continue Reading »

Last month's Olympic Games had all the drama. All the greatness. All the masterful feats of strength and prowess. And all the egos to go with it.... Continue Reading »

Tamika Catchings, a leading field goal shooter on the U.S. women's basketball team, has been articulate about her faith playing a key role in her development as an athlete at the top of her game. In a Sharing the... Continue Reading »

Baby ostriches ? 100 of them ? scamper in all directions, pecking at the dirt, a stray spoon and anything that moves or glitters. In a few months, the Hanise family will sell these birds for their meat, hide... Continue Reading »

The first ever Worship Summit gathered church musicians of all ages and styles at White Oak Conference Center Aug. 22-23. Participants came from across South Carolina and beyond to receive practical training and be inspired to come closer to... Continue Reading »

Volunteers tackle Fay’s damage Florida Baptist disaster relief volunteers from throughout Central Florida descended into Barefoot Bay Aug. 21, site of a tornado spawned by Tropical Storm Fay Aug. 19. Rain was still falling and debris from 50 damaged... Continue Reading »

The Derry Patterson Wingo School of Nursing at Charleston Southern University now holds the prestigious distinction of having the world's most advanced wireless human patient simulator. The school of nursing at CSU is the only one in the Lowcountry... Continue Reading »

Ron Herrod has seen the statistics and is well aware that baptisms are on the decline in the Southern Baptist Convention. Like many Southern Baptists, Herrod, who was elected president of the Conference of Southern Baptist Evangelists in June,... Continue Reading »

?Fireproof,? the latest release from the makers of ?Facing the Giants,? will offer churches a unique opportunity this fall to underscore the importance of a biblical view of marriage.... Continue Reading »

The members of Bethel Baptist Church, Greenville, had a birthday party for Lillian Payne July 27. Her 99th birthday was July 31. She is still active in her church through Sunday school, worship services and WMU circle meetings.  ... Continue Reading »

Ron Lynch, pastor of Siloam Baptist Church, Powdersville, will be a candidate for president of the South Carolina Baptist Pastor's Conference when the organization convenes prior to the two-day annual meeting of the South Carolina Baptist Convention in November.... Continue Reading »