The Baptist Courier

Aug. 21 marked the first day of classes at Charleston Southern University, and the official enrollment numbers have been tallied.... Continue Reading »

First Baptist Church, Manning, will hold a special service on Sunday, Sept. 30, at 10 a.m. in celebration of its 150th anniversary.... Continue Reading »

College launches Pressler law school Louisiana College has announced the creation of the Judge Paul Pressler School of Law, with classes slated to begin in 2009. To address judicial activism and the erosion of religious liberty, Joe Aguillard, the... Continue Reading »

As we all prepare for our Pastor's Conference at Calvary Baptist Church in Florence on Nov. 12, I want to challenge you to begin making plans now to attend and to come expecting a blessing from the Lord.... Continue Reading »

Marietta First Baptist Church began the Storehouse community outreach food and clothes pantry as an avenue to reach people's spiritual needs by filling their physical needs. Chances are when the ?open? flag is flying in front of the Storehouse,... Continue Reading »

Fay L. Lanford Sr., 94, of Greer, a long-serving pastor in the Upstate, died Aug. 14, 2007, at Allen Bennett Hospital.... Continue Reading »

Joseph M. Pickler, 99, a retired pastor who served 14 churches over the course of his ministry, died July 7, 2007, in Gaffney.... Continue Reading »

Kyle Waddell KYLE WADDELL is the new pastor of Pine Level Baptist Church, Grays. He is completing his last semester at Fruitland Baptist Bible Institute. Ordained to the ministry by his home church, Calvary Baptist in Rock Hill, he... Continue Reading »

Eighteen of Charleston Southern University's student leaders volunteered Aug. 25 to help with a Habitat for Humanity project in Summerville.... Continue Reading »

The WMU of Barkers Creek Baptist Church, Honea Path, recently honored the senior adults and shut-ins with a luncheon. Pictured are the two oldest members of the church: Pauline Clinkscales, 99, left, and Edith Parker, 96.     First... Continue Reading »

At the south end of Charleston Harbor, the historic Morris Island Lighthouse still stands sentry over the sea. She has guarded the coast since 1876, and earlier, if you count the predecessors of the current structure. At one time,... Continue Reading »

As students start a new semester on the campus of North Greenville University this fall, they will find both physical and academic changes to the Southern Baptist institution. The school is also expected to announce another enrollment record for... Continue Reading »