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Obituary: Bernice C. Debruhl

Bernice Currie Debruhl, 85, of Cassatt, wife of the late Pete Debruhl, a longtime pastor in South Carolina, died Dec. 21, 2018. Born in Camden, she served with her husband at the following South Carolina Baptist churches: Beaverdam, Harmony,... Continue Reading »

Obituary: Jimmy A. Cox

Jimmy Aiken Cox, 77, of Pendleton, died Dec. 12, 2018. A native of Seneca, he served in the U.S. Army Reserves. Upon earning a master’s degree from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, he served as a minister, retiring as... Continue Reading »

Blume retiring; Deaton rejoining Courier after 10-year Kentucky editorship

The retirement of a current staff member and a homecoming for a former staffer will mark a season of change for The Baptist Courier this spring. Butch Blume, a 20-year employee of The Courier — and managing editor for... Continue Reading »

Pro-Life

‘Speak Up for Life’ conference is Jan. 26 in Greenville

A pro-life conference will be held in Greenville Jan. 26 featuring speakers Scott Klusendorf and Robert Jackson. The Speak Up for Life event, open to the public, will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at First Presbyterian... Continue Reading »

Genetics research key to powerful new cancer drugs

Even as ethicists and faith leaders decry a Chinese scientist’s claim to have altered the genetic code of twin girls (see story here), a recently approved cancer-fighting drug illustrates that genetics-based medical research can be profoundly effective in curing... Continue Reading »

NGU to host ‘Faith at Work’ event

North Greenville University will present its annual Faith at Work Business Symposium Feb. 8 from 1-5 p.m. The free half-day conference showcases entrepreneurs sharing their stories of leading their companies for Christ. The event, designed to inspire business students,... Continue Reading »

Book offers encouragement for fibromyalgia sufferers

David Buie of Greer has released a new book that offers spiritual encouragement for people living with fibromyalgia. In “Jesus, Fibromyalgia and Me,” Buie, a member of Northwood Baptist Church in Greer, talks candidly about the physical, mental and... Continue Reading »

CLPA Committee recognizes influencers of public thought

The Christian Life and Public Affairs Committee of the South Carolina Baptist Convention presented its service awards Nov. 13 at the SCBC annual meeting. The awards recognize churches and individuals for their activity in advancing the cause of Christ... Continue Reading »

Joe Willard is new DOM for Welsh Neck Association

Joe Willard has been elected director of missions for Welsh Neck Baptist Association. He previously served as pastor of Calvary Baptist Church in Darlington. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Charleston Southern University and master of divinity and doctor... Continue Reading »

NGU’s Nathan Finn recognized at 70th annual Evangelical Theological Society meeting

Nathan A. Finn, provost and dean of the faculty at North Greenville University, was one of five evangelical scholars recognized by Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary at the 70th annual meeting of the Evangelical Theological Society in Denver, Colo. The... Continue Reading »

Randy Keasler named pastor emeritus at Westminster Baptist Church

Randy Keasler has retired from Westminster Baptist Church after serving as pastor since 1994. He was named the church’s pastor emeritus. He serves the South Carolina Baptist Convention as a church strategies regional consultant and will also do interim... Continue Reading »

Saluda Baptist Church celebrates 50th anniversary

Saluda Baptist Church in Saluda celebrated its 50th anniversary Dec. 2. The church held its first worship service Dec. 1, 1968, in the administrative building of the local school district. Approximately 75 families constituted the original congregation, which today... Continue Reading »