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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 »
The South Carolina Baptist Convention has established an online giving portal for churches and individuals wishing to help with disaster relief efforts in flooded areas of the state. SCBC interim executive director-treasurer Richard Harris issued the following letter on... Continue Reading »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Katherine was a heroine addict who nearly lost her life, but by the grace of God working through the ministry of Haven of Rest, she is now celebrating one year of sobriety. Recently, Katherine’s dad spoke to the annual... Continue Reading »
Just as there are warning signs of a physical stroke that has the potential to devastate the human body, there are also indicators that can predict a spiritual stroke, which can lead to a sudden and catastrophic breakdown of... Continue Reading »
Richard Spearman recently retired as pastor of St. Helena Island Baptist Church, where he served for 12 years. His previous pastorates included Double Springs Baptist Church in Greer and Cross Roads Baptist Church in Easley. He and his wife,... Continue Reading »
In an effort to improve quality while maximizing its financial resources, The Courier will move to a glossy format for its printed edition beginning in January 2016. The new publication will be approximately 8½ by 11 inches, down from... Continue Reading »
Joseph H. Russ of Conway, 85, died Aug. 17, 2015. Born in Hallsboro, N.C., Russ graduated from Palmer College in Charleston and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. He earned a doctor of divinity degree from International Seminary in Plymouth, Fla.... Continue Reading »
William A. “Billy” Sandifer of Blackville, 92, died Aug. 21, 2015. Sandifer was a farmer who was called to the ministry at the age of 33. He worked his way through Fruitland Baptist Bible Institute and Southeastern Baptist Theological... Continue Reading »
Richard Hal Pendleton of Union died Aug. 29, 2015. Born in Union, he graduated from Furman University in 1979 with a B.A. in religion and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in 1983 with a master of divinity degree. He pastored... Continue Reading »
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