The Baptist Courier

Approximately six months after the revolution and the fall of communism, my father, Harry Dent, entered the country of Romania. Initially, he went to help with the John Guest Crusades, and the fields were ripe unto harvest. My father... Continue Reading »

Alex Miller of Black Mountain, N.C., has been named vice president for university advancement at North Greenville University.... Continue Reading »

Hilma Prosser was recognized June 2 by Bethel Baptist Church, Olanta, where she has been organist for more than 50 years. With her are interim pastor Luford Pope and Frank Sistrunk. The church observed Hilma Prosser Day during morning... Continue Reading »

3,142 churches represented at SBC Kentucky Baptists sent the largest number of messengers, 729, of the 7,277 who registered for the June 10-11 meeting at the Indiana Convention Center. Kentucky messengers comprised 10.02 percent of the registration. The next... Continue Reading »

Gregory Pittman GREGORY PITTMAN has joined the staff of First Baptist Church, Edgefield, as associate pastor. He is a graduate of USC and Southwestern Baptist Seminary. For the past five years, he has served as associate pastor of worship... Continue Reading »

Harold Chandler ain't half the preacher he once was. Last year, at 349 pounds, he was two cheeseburgers short of 350. Today he is under 190 pounds, well on his way to his goal of 170.... Continue Reading »

Storms slammed the Upstate of South Carolina on Monday, July 21, leaving many without power and causing damage to two buildings at North Greenville University. Half of the roof of the Donnan Administration Building blew off, damaging a portion... Continue Reading »

Evangelist Bailey Smith will lead a four-night crusade at Convent Baptist Church, Leesville, Aug. 3-6.... Continue Reading »

Bertie Irenius Epting, 89, of West Columbia, a retired pastor and director of missions, died July 18, 2008. He was the father of Jimmy Epting, president of North Greenville University.... Continue Reading »

The annual Bible Study and Preaching Retreat, sponsored by the South Carolina Baptist Convention and held at Anderson University, centered on joining with others to better impact communities around the state. This year's theme, ?Building Bridges,? focused on partnership... Continue Reading »

Congaree Baptist Church, West Columbia, will celebrate its 100th anniversary Aug. 31.... Continue Reading »

The South Carolina Baptist Pastor's Conference is scheduled for Nov. 10 at Trinity Baptist Church, Cayce, beginning at 9:40 a.m. with pre-session music and singing.... Continue Reading »