The Baptist Courier

Away from home, Rufus is a criminal. But under his own roof, he is a prized pooch.... Continue Reading »

One year after the death of their 8-year-old son in a tragic accident, Southern Baptist missionaries John and Shannon Pettit are back where they can continue to heal.... Continue Reading »

The Woman's Missionary Union has announced the 2006-2007 nominees for executive board positions.... Continue Reading »

Yankees aid burglarized church The New York Yankees, though just in spring training, stepped up to the plate to assist a Bronx church and its soup kitchen after a break-in. The Yankees presented a check for $20,000 to Daniel... Continue Reading »

During a ?family chat? with some 200 North American Mission Board employees on Feb. 22, North American Mission Board president Robert Reccord advised employees to ?keep your heads high, stay on task, pray a lot and reflect Christ in... Continue Reading »

As Tony Hemphill sat in a Hartsville courthouse, he had an epiphany that changed his ministry philosophy.... Continue Reading »

Teams from associations across the state gathered Feb. 18 for the first step in helping churches prepare for this summer's Vacation Bible Schools. The state VBS Clinic, held at White Oak Conference Center, introduced leaders to curriculum and gave... Continue Reading »

Barry Crocker BARRY CROCKER began duties as senior pastor of Langston Baptist Church, Conway, Feb. 19. A native of New York, Crocker is a graduate of Roberts Wesleyan College, Rochester, N.Y.; and Southeastern and Covington seminaries. He was previously... Continue Reading »

James Caldwell retired Dec. 31 as minister of music at Riverland Hills Baptist Church, Columbia, where he had served for 37 years, culminating 47 years in music ministry.... Continue Reading »

Don Dowless will join the North Greenville University administration in June as executive director for academics. He comes to NGU from Charleston Southern University, where he has served as associate provost and dean for the College of Humanities and... Continue Reading »

Gladys Clamp, 93 years old, was saved and presented herself to the church for baptism at Westerly Hills Baptist Church, Fort Mill. She became the oldest person Westerly Hills has ever baptized.   First Creek Baptist Church, Iva, presented... Continue Reading »

A seminar room in Furman University's new science complex will be named for Lloyd and Joy Batson in honor of the significant contributions the Pickens couple has made to the university.... Continue Reading »