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Dondi Costin: Unusual Name, Uncommon Passion & Commitment to Mission

Published on April 11, 2019

Charleston Southern University’s new president has an unusual first name: Dondi. But it seems to fit, since Dondi Costin is not your typical university president. As one would expect, he’s been decorated with academic degrees — five master’s and... Continue Reading »

Boston Marathon bomb amputee: ‘Blessed’

Published on February 26, 2015

Rebekah DiMartino was at the Boston Marathon in April 2013, standing just three feet from where a bomb exploded at the finish line. “Here was me,” she said, pointing to a spot on the floor at a Kentucky church... Continue Reading »

Kentucky advisory group proposes $700,000 Cooperative Program shift

Published on May 9, 2013

More than $700,000 in Cooperative Program funding will shift from Kentucky Baptist Convention entities and institutions to support international missions and other Southern Baptist Convention causes, if recommendations from a special advisory workgroup are approved. The KBC Mission Board... Continue Reading »

Ky. Baptists may end Georgetown partnership

Published on October 2, 2012

The Kentucky Baptist Convention"s administrative committee has unanimously approved a recommendation to withdraw from the convention"s ministry relationship with Georgetown College.... Continue Reading »

Ky. Baptists welcome new exec. director

Published on November 22, 2011

"More for Christ" was the theme for Kentucky Baptists" 174th annual meeting at Florence Baptist Church at Mt. Zion in Florence Nov. 15.... Continue Reading »

Calvinism an issue in associational vote

Published on October 27, 2011

Was a western Kentucky church denied admittance to a Baptist association because it is too Calvinistic?... Continue Reading »

South Carolina native Mackey to retire from Kentucky exec. post

Published on October 28, 2010

Bill Mackey, executive director-treasurer of the Kentucky Baptist Convention, has announced his retirement, effective May 31, 2011. Mackey, 69, has served in the position since February 1998.... Continue Reading »

Baptist chaplain accuses S.C. mission team of touching off a ‘RIOT’ at Kentucky prison

Published on August 5, 2010

For more than 40 years, a South Carolina church has been steadfastly committed to assisting churches, schools and needy persons in two Eastern Kentucky counties. This summer, in addition to various ministries at more than 30 sites, ranging from... Continue Reading »

Along the Way: You’re off and away!

Published on December 19, 2008

More than a dozen years ago, we began a journey together that was partly inspired by Dr. Seuss? classic book, ?Oh, the Places You?ll Go!? Along the Way, readers of The Baptist Courier have met hundreds of inspirational South... Continue Reading »

Gamecock kicker, pitcher finds – greater rewards of God’s call

Published on October 24, 2008

Many longtime Gamecock fans may recall Eddie Leopard as a field goal kicker on the USC football team that headed to two consecutive bowls, playing in the Hall of Fame Bowl against Missouri and in the Gator Bowl against... Continue Reading »

Shandon honors Lincoln for 30 years as pastor

Published on October 24, 2008

Dick Lincoln was honored Oct. 12 for his three-decade tenure as pastor of Shandon Baptist Church, Columbia.... Continue Reading »

‘Fireproof’ reignites passion, commitment of spouses

Published on October 14, 2008

Christian audiences in South Carolina have turned out in droves to see the debut of ?Fireproof,? giving high marks to the latest release from the filmmakers from the Georgia church that also produced ?Facing the Giants? in 2006.... Continue Reading »