The Baptist Courier

Court refuses to legalize ‘gay marriage’ The highest court in Maryland refused to legalize “gay marriage” Sept. 18, handing homosexual activists another significant defeat in one of the nation’s leading cultural issues. In its 4-3 decision, the Court of... Continue Reading »

Jerry Lewis JERRY LEWIS was called as pastor of Union Baptist Church, Elgin, July 29. A graduate of Covington Seminary, Lewis previously served churches in Camden and Lugoff. He and his wife Wanda, an elementary school teacher, have three... Continue Reading »

Charleston Southern University faculty and staff teamed up with Trident United Way for Day of Caring, Sept. 11, and helped Crime Stoppers of the Lowcountry and the Charleston Police Department disseminate information in hopes of solving two cold cases.... Continue Reading »

?And he gave some, apostles, and some, prophets, and some, evangelists, and some, pastors and teachers; For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ? (Eph. 4:11-12).... Continue Reading »

This is the final report of the 2007 Committee on Committees. If approved by messengers to the 2007 annual meeting, members begin serving Jan. 1, 2008. Laneir Singleton from Florence is the chairman.... Continue Reading »

It is 6 a.m. and while most people are punching off the alarm clock, groups of men all around the state are awake, dressed and pulling into church parking lots to meet with one another in a unique small... Continue Reading »

Continuing a 14-year trend of unprecedented growth, North Greenville University welcomed yet again the largest number of students in school history: 2,001 students began classes Aug. 15, 119 more students than a year ago.... Continue Reading »

The Christian Ministry Scholarship Fund at North Greenville University recently celebrated 10 years of service assisting students studying for full-time Christian ministry.... Continue Reading »

Bibiana Loza is the best at finding the most obscure scriptures. The Minor Prophets some struggle to find buried deep in the Old Testament are not a challenge for Bibiana. Finding key passages of scripture with ease and speed... Continue Reading »

Members of Green Sea Baptist Church are celebrating their 200th anniversary. Green Sea has consistently and continuously held services since 1807. To celebrate this significant milestone, special services and events have been scheduled throughout the year.... Continue Reading »

Allendale-Hampton Baptist Association will hold its fifth annual wild game banquet Oct. 18 at 7 p.m.... Continue Reading »

Javier Pantoja was commissioned by the Iglesia Hispanic de la Comunidad in Columbia as a missionary to his home village in Oaxaca, Mexico.... Continue Reading »