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The bright and colorful walls inside the Baptist Friendship House just a few blocks from the French Quarter in New Orleans reflect an atmosphere of hope ? hope in Christ, who is proclaimed daily here, as well the hope... Continue Reading »

A former television anchor and journalism educator is the author of a new edition of a book about Billy Graham and Billy Sunday.... Continue Reading »

Only 17 percent of Protestant churchgoers in America demonstrate a ?decent? level of spiritual maturity, but a widespread recommitment to biblical standards has the potential to ignite revival, says a new book by Brad Waggoner, vice president of B&H... Continue Reading »

The South Carolina Baptist Convention is collecting the 2008 Annual Church Profile (ACP), and Colleton Baptist Association was the first to report with 100 percent participation among its 30 churches. Palmetto Association has also received ACP reports from all... Continue Reading »

SEBTS dedicates Patterson Hall Southeastern Baptist Seminary dedicated Paige and Dorothy Patterson Hall Oct. 14, a $6.6-million academic building honoring the seminary’s immediate past president and his wife who served from 1992-2003 at the Wake Forest, N.C., campus. During... Continue Reading »

In Matthew's gospel, as part of his Sermon on the Mount, Jesus said to his followers, ?You are the light of the world.? Our Lord could not have paid Christians a higher compliment. For he also said in John's... Continue Reading »

John and Esther Norris of Edisto Beach Baptist Church were honored Sept. 28 as they celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary. The celebration included a dinner and afternoon gospel music concert.   Christian comedian Kristy Byers was the featured speaker... Continue Reading »

As a service to ministers, The Baptist Courier will be making free portraits during the annual meeting of the South Carolina Baptist Convention in Columbia Nov. 11-12.... Continue Reading »

HOWARD FOSTER began duties Sept. 22 as senior pastor of Five Forks Baptist Church, Simpsonville. During his 30 years in the ministry, he has served churches in Virginia and South Carolina. A certified chaplain, he most recently served with... Continue Reading »

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

A recent retreat for senior citizens, held annually at Springmaid Beach, attracted 455 people representing 29 churches ? nine of them from the Palmetto Baptist Association.... Continue Reading »

Recently the Courier reported the final report of the 2008 Committee on Committees. As state convention president, I had the honor and privilege of appointing this committee in 2007.... Continue Reading »