The Baptist Courier

An upstate pastor is a patient at Greenville Memorial Hospital after being injured in an automobile accident on Jan. 27. Gary Cooper Sr., 74, was on his way to morning services at Berea Heights Baptist Church, Greenville, when another... Continue Reading »

Cal Robertson has been appointed as assistant professor of biblical studies at Gardner-Webb University Divinity School in Boiling Springs, N.C.... Continue Reading »

Greenville, Greer and North Greenville Baptist associations are embracing the call to plant churches that will reach the new people who are moving into the Greenville area. The three associations are hosting the New Work Vision Tour March 6-7... Continue Reading »

Michael Duduit, founding editor of Preaching magazine, has been named dean of the new graduate school of Christian ministry at Anderson University.... Continue Reading »

South Carolina volunteers in India talk to Muslim men outside a mosque where they were able to share the gospel.... Continue Reading »

First Baptist Church, North Charleston, will host ?Come Together Sunday? Feb. 17. ?CTS? is a twofold effort to both bring back long-absent members as well as visit residents in neighborhoods close to the church.... Continue Reading »

Wade Burleson of Oklahoma has resigned from the board of trustees of the International Mission Board, effective Jan. 30.... Continue Reading »

ABC draws heavy FCC indecency fine The Federal Communications Commission issued a $1.43 million indecency fine against 52 ABC affiliates Jan. 25 for airing nudity during an episode of “NYPD Blue” in 2003, marking the second-largest indecency fine ever... Continue Reading »

After a two-year battle with cancer, L. Russ Bush III, noted philosopher, apologist, author, professor, pastor and friend of Southern Baptists, died Jan. 23.... Continue Reading »

Checking the nutrition labels on food packaging is an important tool in determining the nutritional value of what we eat. But it's not always easy deciphering those charts with their fine print, percentages and abbreviations.... Continue Reading »

Following final exams at the end of the fall semester, when many were looking forward to some rest and relaxation, 76 students, faculty and staff members set out to make a difference in the world through mission trips to... Continue Reading »

David Simmons DAVID SIMMONS began duties Jan. 2 as pastor of Reedy River Baptist Church, North Greenville Association. His previous pastorates include Union Baptist, Defoe, Ky.; Smoaks Baptist, Smoaks; and Calvary Baptist, Lake City. He is a graduate of... Continue Reading »