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 »

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

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

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 »

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

When I was growing up, I met some real live heroes. I still have their autographs! My pastor, Paul Miller, encouraged children to ask for autographs when guest preachers, missionaries and musicians came to our church. We collected them... Continue Reading »

At Jacksonboro Baptist Church, Colleton Baptist Association, everyone is enlisted in missions, from the oldest to the youngest.... Continue Reading »

A group of students and adults from the student ministry of First Baptist Church, North Augusta, brought happiness to children at eight community schools this past year.... Continue Reading »

Podcast features Strobel on ‘Code’ The media is buzzing. Pastors are preaching. Books are being written. Curiosities are piqued. The May 19 release of the movie “The Da Vinci Code” has Christians looking for resources that separate fact from... Continue Reading »

Whether a child is homeschooled or attends a private or public school, author Kevin Swanson wants to lead parents to ?Upgrade: 10 Secrets to the Best Education for Your Child.?... 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 »