The Baptist Courier

GREGORY DRY SR. began duties as associate minister of pastoral ministries at First Baptist Church, Spartanburg, March 20. He also serves as president of the Spartanburg Pastor’s Conference and is a member of the Bylaws Committee of the South... Continue Reading »

I was born out of season. Although I am barely over 40, my parents apparently used Ward and June Cleaver as their prototype. Dad worked hard outside the home to provide for me and my three siblings. My mom... Continue Reading »

Forestville Baptist Church, Greenville, celebrated the dedication of its new 1,200-seat worship center and preschool building May 21.... Continue Reading »

Well, here we are at the outset of a busy summer. These months are, without a doubt, the busiest in terms of ministry activity and opportunities to serve Jesus Christ.... Continue Reading »

Thomas A. ?Buddy? Sheppard, 81, of Bostic, N.C., a pastor who served churches in both Carolinas, died May 3.... Continue Reading »

We are a recreation- and entertainment-oriented nation; maybe obsessed is a more descriptive word than oriented. Of course, vacations aren't bad; in fact, they?re good and can be very helpful if kept in proper perspective. However, if you?re in... Continue Reading »

The congregation of Friendship Baptist, Gresham, held groundbreaking and dedication services for their new fellowship hall April 9. Participants included pastor Scott Collins, members of the building steering committee, and deacons.   On March 17, five men left Florence... Continue Reading »

In its day, Fort Morgan was state-of-the-art. The five-sided fortification, tightly embedded into the surrounding landscape at Mobile Bay, protected Alabama during the Civil War. Its brick walls and dry moat were effective against the growing threat of Union... Continue Reading »

As Frank Page, pastor of First Baptist Church, Taylors, welcomed this year's attendees to the Hispanic Evangelism Conference, he did so in Spanish. Page, along with members of the Taylors First Baptist choir, memorized their songs and greetings in... Continue Reading »

Ben Davis, president of Connie Maxwell Children's Home, has been elected to serve as president of the Baptist Child Care Executives for 2006-2007. The organization is the national association of Baptist children's homes from throughout the country and serves... Continue Reading »

North Conway Baptist Church will celebrate its 50th anniversary June 4.... Continue Reading »

Marriage Protection Sunday June 4 The Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission is asking Southern Baptist churches to consider observing Marriage Protection Sunday June 4, the eve of Senate debate on a constitutional amendment regarding the issue. Senators are scheduled... Continue Reading »