The Baptist Courier

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 »

I love the outdoors. So do a lot of men and women. One man in particular I know has turned his passion into a mission for the Lord.... Continue Reading »

It has been my privilege for the last two years to serve on our state convention's Executive Board. Among the blessings of that office are the trips to White Oak Conference Center. This is an outstanding facility of which... Continue Reading »

Wide receiver David Tyree said he has been with the New York Giants long enough that the Big Apple's media know better than to come to him for an interview unless they?re prepared to hear first about his faith... Continue Reading »

As churches gather at Rock Hill First Baptist Feb. 25-26 for the 2008 State Evangelism Conference, the question will be ?Are we a deeply committed church??... Continue Reading »

Southern Baptists? gifts to the 2007 Annie Armstrong Easter Offering for North American Missions exceeded the national goal for the second consecutive year, with $59.3 million received, the most ever in the history of the offering.... Continue Reading »

Though often mild in comparison to other parts of the country, winters in South Carolina can bring a chill to the state. While most bundle up in coats and boots, imagine slipping on flip flops or threadbare shoes three... Continue Reading »

Consider that Patsy Caison, organist, and Susan Nettles, pianist, have played together for more than 30 years at Pine Grove Baptist Church No. 1 in Walterboro.... Continue Reading »

Rocky Creek Baptist Church, Greenville, will be urging fellow South Carolina Baptists to ?lift up your eyes? during a West Africa Summit April 2-4.... Continue Reading »

Evangelist Frank Shivers of Columbia has channeled his passion for revival in the local church, backed by his more than 35 years of experience in the field, into a new book entitled ?Revivals 101: A Concise Manual on the... Continue Reading »

Some churches turn over a spade full of dirt when they break ground for a new worship center. Members of Anderson Mill Road Baptist Church, Moore, turned over a plow.... Continue Reading »

?As a boy of 12, I was absolutely captivated by the writings of the apostle Paul. I read them and re-read them. Paul never had an easy day, and yet his attitude remained positive,? Arthur Caliandro, senior minister at... Continue Reading »