The Baptist Courier

Internet radio launched by Ga. Baptists The Georgia Baptist Convention will begin a 24-hour-a-day Internet radio station May 18 at www.gbcradio.net. The station’s theme is “Life With Purpose.” Programming will be a blend of featured programs, sermons, Christian music... Continue Reading »

The first of several conferences teaching pastors the basics of debt-free living ? named ?It's A New Day: How Will You Spend It??? aims at ?liberating people from the bondage of debt,? according to one of its organizers.... Continue Reading »

Anthony Pope ANTHONY POPE began duties March 11 as student minister of Hyde Park Baptist Church, Lancaster. For the past 26 months, he has been junior and senior high youth pastor at First Baptist Church, Marshville, N.C. He has... Continue Reading »

John Blackmon, a member of Glenwood Heights Baptist Church, Lancaster, was honored with two birthday events in recognition of his 100th birthday.... Continue Reading »

For some 25 years, God has given me the wonderful opportunity to pastor in South Carolina. There has never been a time in my life when I have been more excited about what God is doing among South Carolina... Continue Reading »

Enoree Baptist Church, North Greenville Baptist Association, retired the debt on its $1.5 million multipurpose building Jan. 28. Burning the note are Mike Burns and Joel Burgess. The church used several phases initiated from the “Together We Build” program... Continue Reading »

Rick Astle began duties March 5 as director of missions for Waccamaw Baptist Association in Conway.... Continue Reading »

Jerry White, pastor of Riverside Baptist Church, Greer, since 1998, resigned April 15 to accept the pastorate of Miller's Creek Baptist Church, Miller's Creek, N.C.... Continue Reading »

An Equipped for Missions Conference, presented by the REAP North Peru team of the International Mission Board, is scheduled for May 4-6 at McCall Royal Ambassador Camp in Sunset.... Continue Reading »

Six years ago, America didn't know the talent of Chris Sligh, but his vocal professor at North Greenville University, Cheryl Greene, did. Before he was singing for a live studio audience and millions of viewers, he was honing his... Continue Reading »

Jerrilyn White (Jerri) Carswell, 71, of Greer, wife of Ernest L. Carswell Jr., retired pastor of Taylors First Baptist Church, died March 15, 2007, at her home following a lingering illness.... Continue Reading »

John Dan Christopher, 72, of Seneca, a retired Upstate pastor, died March 22, 2007, at Oconee Memorial Hospital.... Continue Reading »