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Mount Arnon pastor Mike Catoe announces his retirement

Melvin Michael “Mike” Catoe, pastor of Mount Arnon Baptist Church in Allendale for the past 31 years, has announced his retirement from full-time pastoral ministry. Other pastorates include Central Baptist in Aiken and Double Pond Baptist in Blackville. He... Continue Reading »

S.C. floods: Follow the progress of Baptist Disaster Relief volunteers

A South Carolina Baptist Disaster Relief official is predicting that it will take years for the state to recover from recent extensive flooding of the past two days, and he says South Carolina Baptists will be front and center... Continue Reading »

Keith and Kristyn Getty to perform benefit concert for Disaster Relief

Keith and Kristyn Getty will perform Sunday evening, Oct. 11, at 6:00 at Columbia First Baptist Church in a concert to benefit South Carolina Baptist Disaster Relief. The Gettys occupy a unique space in the world of music today... Continue Reading »

Pine Pleasant baptizes three new members

Pine Pleasant Baptist Church, Saluda, baptized three new members at the home of Brandon and Meredith Crawford on Sept. 27. Pictured from left are Cody Reames, Tucker Crawford, Stacie Goff, and pastor Burton Campbell.

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Barker’s Creek holds GA recognition service

Barker’s Creek Baptist Church, Honea Path, held a GA recognition service on July 12, followed by a reception in the fellowship hall. Pictured from left are Sheila Mattison (GA leader), Lana Abernathy, Caroline Covan, Gia Ridgeway, Sophie Covan, Kinsley... Continue Reading »

Lexington Association begins assessment phase of flood response

Disaster relief efforts in the Lexington, S.C., area have moved from crisis response to damage assessment, and Lexington Baptist Association is welcoming churches and individuals that want to assist flood victims. David Lee, disaster relief coordinator for Lexington Baptist... Continue Reading »

Columbia First Baptist Church mourns flood victim; Charleston churches assess situation

Updated at 5:38 p.m., Oct. 6, to include additional information. First Baptist Church of Columbia is busy assisting flood victims, even as church members Tuesday mourned the loss of one of their own. Church member Richard Milroy, 82, “died... Continue Reading »

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Quattlebaum honored for 60 years of music ministry at Shiloh Church in Aiken

Shiloh Baptist Church in Aiken recognized James “Buddy” Quattlebaum for more than 60 years of service to the music ministry at Shiloh Baptist. For six decades, Quattlebaum has served as pianist and currently serves as organist of the church.... Continue Reading »

S.C. Baptist volunteers begin relief efforts in wake of ‘thousand-year’ event

A South Carolina Baptist Disaster Relief official is predicting that it will take years for the state to recover from the extensive flooding of the past two days. “This is much bigger than [the recovery from] Hurricane Hugo,” said... Continue Reading »

Dr. Rudy Gray’s Preaching Schedule

Courier editor Rudy Gray would welcome the opportunity to preach at your church. Call 1-888-667-4693 or email rgray@baptistcourier.com to schedule Dr. Gray.

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100-plus saved at ‘little country church’

More than 100 people have experienced salvation at little Rice’s Creek Baptist Church near Liberty over the past eight months. Pastor Tim Porter says the explanation is simple: “The Gospel always works.” “I’ve basically preached salvation for eight months,”... Continue Reading »

October is Pastor Appreciation Month

Imagine if pastors received the same support and accolades reserved for college football coaches. While many churches encourage their pastors well — and some do an exemplary job — many pastors feel closer to last year’s fired head coach... Continue Reading »