The Baptist Courier

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 »

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

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

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

Rufus Mitchell Sr., 94, of Anderson, a Baptist minister for 65 years, died June 4 at the Abbeville Nursing Home.... Continue Reading »

James M. Newman, 82, of Abbeville, a Baptist pastor for more than 45 years, died June 29 at Abbeville County Memorial Hospital.... Continue Reading »

Ray A. Ridgeway, 86, of Williamston, former chairman of the board of trustees of The Baptist Courier and an active layman, died July 31 in Greenville Memorial Hospital.... Continue Reading »

Bessie ?Betty? Marie Criswell, widow of legendary preacher W.A. Criswell, died Aug. 2 at the Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas at the age of 93.... Continue Reading »

A four-member team from North Spartan Baptist Association, led by director of missions Ken Kirkley, participated in a ?vision trip? to the West Bengal region of India, May 26-June 9, to explore ways of sharing Jesus Christ with the... Continue Reading »

Circle M Ranch, tucked away in Pelzer, is home to more than rodeos and horse shows. On any given Tuesday night, the cafe at Circle M is filled with boots, jeans, 10-gallon hats and the gospel.... Continue Reading »

Lexington County sheriff James Metts gave checks totaling $45,000 to Charleston Southern University president Jairy Hunter June 27 to finance additional college scholarships through an endowed scholarship fund that the sheriff established at the university more than 10 years... Continue Reading »

Grace Baptist Church, Spartanburg, celebrated its 50th anniversary July 2, recognizing its history in the making. Grace Baptist began as a mission under Southside Baptist Church, Spartanburg, more than 50 years ago. At the time, John Huss was pastor... Continue Reading »