The Baptist Courier

STEVEN RAGAN began duties Oct. 14 as minister of music at Second Baptist Church, Laurens. He has served as interim choir director and minister to students at Putman Baptist Church, Buffalo, and is admissions counselor at Erskine College, where... Continue Reading »

Hugh Chandler Fortson, 86, of Greenwood, a retired Baptist pastor, died Oct. 29, 2007.... Continue Reading »

Barbara Hairfield and the Ann Leake Sunday School Class of Cavins Baptist Church, Woodruff, have started Cavins Baptist Military Ministries. They have adopted 52 U.S. soldiers in Iraq, sending boxes with non-perishable items, hygiene products, socks, phone cards, and... Continue Reading »

Neither time nor space would allow me the opportunity to express my thanks to God for all his wonderful blessings upon me in this article. However, since this space is called 'the Pastor's Corner,? allow me to share what... Continue Reading »

Abracadabra. Alakasplit. Poof. Although the concept of magic has often been used for evil, Jonathan Kirk, freshman Christian studies major from Midway, Tenn., has found a way to use it for the glory of God.... Continue Reading »

A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held during North Greenville University's homecoming weekend to open the newly renovated Forrest and Marie Younts Wellness Center. The center is named in memory of the parents of Melvin Younts from Fountain Inn, longtime trustee... Continue Reading »

This Dec. 17 will mark the 100th anniversary of the monarchy in the kingdom of Bhutan, a mountainous country of 2 million people nestled between India and China. In 2008, the country will hold its first national elections as... Continue Reading »

Oct. 14 was a significant day for the future of Mountain Springs Baptist Church, Piedmont. Following the homecoming service, the congregation gathered on the new church property across the road from the church.... Continue Reading »

Debbie Wieland was recognized as Mission Service Corps Missionary of the Year for South Carolina during York Baptist Association's annual meeting.... Continue Reading »

Evelyn Blount, director of the South Carolina Woman's Missionary Union, has announced her retirement effective December 31, 2008.... Continue Reading »

News has been bad for churches in America as growth has slowed to an all-time low, and according to Ed Stetzer, congregations are dying at a rate of eight per day. But Stetzer sees a glimmer of hope as... Continue Reading »

'there will be 2,500 new churches started in the United States this year,? said Dustin Willis, ?but during that same time, 4,000 churches will close their doors.? Willis, itinerant speaker for 'transplant? and founder of Midtown Fellowship in Columbia,... Continue Reading »