The Baptist Courier

'that first mission trip can be a very scary thing,? said Alvin Jeffery, student at Union University in Jackson, Tenn. ?I had never been out of the country before, and for the first time in my life, I was... Continue Reading »

David Bagwell DAVID BAGWELL began duties July 23 as pastor of Bethel Baptist Church, Westminster. He has served as student minister at Cornerstone Baptist Church, Clinton; Clearview Baptist Church, Travelers Rest; and Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Greer. He was... Continue Reading »

While some describe Lebanon in easy ?Muslim? and ?Christian? terms, the reality is much more complicated. The government recognizes 17 religious groups in the country. While their different beliefs are easy to describe, the relative size of the various... Continue Reading »

The 97-room Wingate Inn at Charleston Southern University is the first hotel in Wingate history to locate on a university campus. Ground was broken Aug. 15, and building will begin in the next several weeks.... Continue Reading »

I have just returned from preaching the word of God alongside Dr. Charles Stanley in Alaska, where I had the privilege of meeting fellow Christians from all over the world. It reminded me of the fact that we are... Continue Reading »

Jill Branyon, associate professor of education at North Greenville University, contributed to a devotional book along with 150 other Christian leaders and educators. The book for college students entitled ?College Faith 3? is published by Andrews University Press and... Continue Reading »

I can still recall every detail of the moment I stood with my son and watched my soon-to-be daughter-in-law walk down the aisle in all of her wedding-day splendor. I turned my head slightly to make sure I didn't... Continue Reading »

Joseph Robert Weber, of Anderson, retired president of Connie Maxwell Children's Home, died July 27 at the Hospice House in Anderson.... Continue Reading »

?It is impossible to overemphasize how critical it is to the stability of our nation for family life to be strong. The plan of God as creator of the universe is for a family to be built around one... Continue Reading »

Janie Louise Brooke of Columbia, a former organist and music leader at Columbia-area Baptist churches, died April 7.... Continue Reading »

What will it take to reach this next generation? I would love to be able to point to one resource, one program, one ministry or even one denomination. That would make it easy. However, in the real world of... Continue Reading »

Gary H. Hayes, 61, pastor of Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church, Pageland, died suddenly July 26.... Continue Reading »