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Imagine a church where a college student pays the rent of an adult who is suddenly without a job. Imagine a church where female university students, as a small group, raise money to buy a car for another woman.... Continue Reading »

When I read the letter, ?Depression results from sin,? in the Feb. 4 edition of the Courier, I was offended by Rev. Owensby's remarks and his evaluation of depression. I was diagnosed with depression in January 2004. After a... Continue Reading »

I sure wish I could build things. I stand in awe of people who, given an afternoon, a few boards and some mysterious power tools, can construct a windmill or a yacht. They build garages and gazebos for fun,... Continue Reading »

Regarding ?When pastors? silent suffering turns tragic? (Jan. 7), I have been a pastor since 1982, and I can say that ministry today is more difficult than ever.... Continue Reading »

If you want a salad that is hearty, pretty and easy to make, do try today’s Pasta Salad. Try its cousin, the Carrot Ambrosia, also.... Continue Reading »

I take my hat off to Vicki Ashley-Strange (?Your Views,? Jan. 21). She was absolutely correct in her analysis. There is an epidemic of pastors being abused and dismissed for reasons too small to mention. If a man has... Continue Reading »

I love the South Carolina Baptist Convention. During the early years of my ministry, I heard so much of how people from other state conventions were jealous of how strong and conservative our state convention was. This became evident... Continue Reading »

I am writing concerning the letter of Mark Krieger (?Your Views,? Feb. 4), who wrote in response to the article that reported the calling of Rev. Kelly Dickerson Strum to be co-pastor of Eau Claire Baptist Church (Jan. 21).... Continue Reading »

How are your finances doing these days? For a lot of Americans, not so well. According to the National Bankruptcy Research Center, November 2009 marked the ninth month in a row that U.S. Bankruptcy filings exceeded 100,000, bringing the... Continue Reading »

Allen Gregory ALLEN GREGORY was called as senior pastor by Fairforest Baptist Church, Union, on Dec. 20. He began duties at Fairforest on Jan. 3. Gregory previously served as associate pastor of Northside Baptist Church, Laurens. He and his... Continue Reading »

A group of Barker’s Creek Baptist Church “Keenagers” attended the Gospel/Christmas Hee Haw Dinner show in Honea Path on Dec. 22. Gregg Loner, pastor and minister of music at Princeton Baptist Church, and his family present skits and singing,... Continue Reading »

A recent mission trip to Mexico was an eye-opener for several Charleston Southern University students. The university's Christian vocal ensemble, New Vision, traveled to Mexico City Jan. 4-11.... Continue Reading »