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Columbia's Shandon Baptist Church was founded in October 1907. As we celebrate the 100th year of the church's ministry, we are seeking photographs of several former pastors.... Continue Reading »

In an unopposed race for president of the Southern Baptist Convention, Frank Page, senior pastor of First Baptist Church in Taylors, S.C., was elected to serve his second term. Messengers to the nation"s largest non-Catholic denomination with 16.3 million... Continue Reading »

Genre Southern Gospel Playlist Hallelujah Side (listen) For God So Loved ‘Til the Storm Passes By Oh, What a Savior (listen) How Long Has It Been The Best Hallelujah in the House Going Home Heaven’s Child His Life for... Continue Reading »

This is the graduation season. Recently, I watched on television snippets from commencement addresses around the country. More are to come. Remarks from some of the commencement speakers were memorable. Others were forgettable. Some were even regrettable.... Continue Reading »

First Baptist Church in Gaffney has established a scholarship that honors its pastor emeritus. The M.B. Morrow Jr. Scholarship Endowment is intended for students at institutions of higher learning and is administered through the Baptist Foundation of South Carolina.... Continue Reading »

Approximately 4,300 race fans attended the Bring-a-Kid rally in Darlington, sponsored by the Welsh Neck Baptist Association"s Raceway Ministries.... Continue Reading »

It is really interesting how life can bring you full circle. I grew up in the fellowship of Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church in Buffalo, but left after I was married and then later I had a beautiful daughter, Paige.... Continue Reading »

Robert Winecoff ROBERT WINECOFF began duties April 15 as minister of music and youth at Airport Baptist Church, Greer Association. He previously had been in full-time evangelism. Before going into evangelism, he served for several years at a church... Continue Reading »

I have read articles concerning prayer language or speaking in tongues in the Courier for more than a year now. May I ask, when will the body of Christ mature enough to walk in love with other members of... Continue Reading »

Gertrude Inness, a member of Union Baptist Church, Laurens, celebrated her 100th birthday May 2. On April 29, pastor Chris Garrison visited her and presented a plaque and a memory box of birthday cards from church members. “She is... Continue Reading »

You may have heard about a prominent Columbia attorney accused of killing the manager of a local strip club. His case is before the court as I write this article. This is significant for two reasons: Attorneys don't usually... Continue Reading »

Kenneth H. Snead, 57, the minister of Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church, Pageland, died May 17, 2007.... Continue Reading »