|
Courier Publishing
Filter by:
Doug and Sally Kauffmann have retired from their respective roles as pastor and minister of music and education at Connie Maxwell Baptist Church. The Kauffmanns have served the church, located on the Connie Maxwell Children’s Home campus in Greenwood,... Continue Reading »
James Orr, pastor of Pyerian Baptist Church of Floydale (Pee Dee Baptist Association), recently earned a doctor of theology degree from Andersonville Theological Seminary of Camilla, Ga. Orr previously served as director of missions for Pee Dee Association, pastor... Continue Reading »
There are only 90 miles separating Cuba from Key West, Fla. Cuba is closer to Key West than Key West is to Miami. It’s that proximity to the United States that long ago tweaked the mission heart of Ron... Continue Reading »
At a gathering in late January of Southern Baptist Disaster Relief leaders from several state Baptist conventions, three South Carolina volunteers were recognized for their service. Receiving awards were Steve Shumake of Grace Baptist Church in Sumter, Avery Fox... Continue Reading »
For 18 years, Columbia-area Baptists have spent Christmas Eve with juvenile offenders. Tim Brown received a letter after Christmas thanking him and other Baptist volunteers for a Christmas Eve visit to Columbia’s state juvenile detention center. “My own family... Continue Reading »
The Executive Committee of the Southern Baptist Convention, meeting Feb. 22-23 in Nashville, has voted to withdraw fellowship from Augusta Heights Baptist Church in Greenville. The EC’s decision, acting on behalf of the SBC ad interim, was based on... Continue Reading »
Barker’s Creek Baptist Church in Honea Path met its $51,500 Lottie Moon Christmas Offering goal Feb. 10. “The people didn’t want to close it out until we met our goal,” said pastor Wesley Taylor. “We wanted to raise enough... Continue Reading »
Glenda Parris was honored Jan. 31 by White Plains Baptist Church in Gaffney for 50 years of service as pianist. Pastor Bob Finley (pictured) presented her with a plaque from the church. A celebratory meal was served after the... Continue Reading »
George Atkins Jr. (center) was ordained to the ministry Jan. 10 at First Baptist Church of Hartsville. Atkins is a recent graduate of Charleston Southern University and is enrolled at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. He serves as minister of... Continue Reading »
Trustees of Camp Marietta in northern Greenville County have settled on a potential buyer for the property, and the chairwoman says she is confident the facility will continue to operate as a Christian camp after it is sold. The... Continue Reading »
Gary Hollingsworth, newly elected SCBC executive director-treasurer of the South Carolina Baptist Convention, wants to hear what’s on the minds of South Carolina Baptists. To that end he has scheduled six listening sessions across the state during the month... Continue Reading »
Five years ago, Central Baptist Church in Gaffney was different from what it is today. Its fractured congregation struggled with financial debt from a building project, a painful experience with former leadership, and declining attendance. Today, Central stands transformed,... Continue Reading »
Sign Up For Email Alerts
