The Baptist Courier

Fern Harrington Miles, a Southern Baptist missionary who was a prisoner of war during World War II, died March 31 in San Angelo, Tex. She was 91.... Continue Reading »

Although a newcomer to the Charleston Southern University campus, Allen Hendricks is not new to the Charleston area. Hendricks, his wife Miriam and twin daughters Sarah and Lauren moved to the Low Country in 1996 when he accepted a... Continue Reading »

What kind of life do you want to lead? A life that creates a lasting impression, chiseled through imperishable deeds?... Continue Reading »

David Hyche has spent more than two months helping people hunt for answers to the Alabama church fires. Hyche supervised the investigations as resident agent in charge for Birmingham's Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives office. As the fire cases... Continue Reading »

Steven Lester, a North Greenville University freshman from Myrtle Beach, is stepping out beyond the books and hallways to produce an independent film.... Continue Reading »

In April, the scientific community declared that a team of international scientists had ?discovered a long-sought missing link between fish and the first animals to walk on land.? In the frozen ground of the arctic, they had unearthed 10... Continue Reading »

Charleston Southern University's spring 2006 graduates will receive words of wisdom from South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford, who will be the keynote speaker for the May 6 commencement.... Continue Reading »

Lonnie Shull Jr., who recently retired from full-time pastoral ministry, is working part-time with the Baptist Foundation of South Carolina as a field development coordinator.... Continue Reading »

A statement signed by 41 pastors and various other Southern Baptist leaders has been distributed, affirming the integrity and achievements of Bob Reccord, former president of the North American Mission Board.... Continue Reading »

David Robinson DAVID ROBINSON has retired as pastor of First Baptist Church, Wagener, where he has served for 11 years. He and his wife Rose Ann have moved to the Lugoff area, where he served as pastor of First... Continue Reading »

Georgia Gov. Sonny Perdue signed legislation April 20 authorizing public high schools in the state to offer courses in the history and literature of the Bible, provided the courses are taught ?in an objective and non-devotional manner with no... Continue Reading »

Fork Shoals Baptist Church, Pelzer, observed its 225th anniversary and homecoming April 30, and Beulah Baptist Church, Hopkins, launched a year-long bicentennial celebration April 26 with a ?birthday cake cutting? fellowship.... Continue Reading »