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A Father’s Gratitude

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 »

Book details warning signs of ‘Spiritual Strokes’

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 retires from St. Helena Island pastorate

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 »

Courier moving to new page size in January 2016

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 »

Obituary: Joseph Russ

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 »

Obituary: Billy Sandifer

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 »

Obituary: Richard Pendleton

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 »

Obituary: Lawrence H. Garrett

Lawrence H. Garrett of Cayce died Aug. 20, 2015. He was born Oct. 4, 1928, in Greenville County. He graduated from North Greenville College in 1955, Furman University in 1957 and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in 1961. Garrett pastored... Continue Reading »

Obituary: Mike Cothran

Stephen Michael Cothran of Pendleton, 64, died Aug. 13, 2015 at AnMed Health Medical Center. Born in Anderson, he graduated from Anderson College in 1971, Clemson University in 1974, and Trinity Theological Seminary in 1979 with a master of... Continue Reading »

Columbia couple busy building relationships in their neighborhood

Writer: Emily Darnell The concept of loving one’s neighbors seems simple enough, but it’s more than a concept — it’s also a command. What would the world look like if Christians made a genuine effort to love those who... Continue Reading »

‘Capital to the Coast Walk’ to end at CSU Sept. 29

Ron Jackson, founder of Parson’s Pantry, Inc., will finish his fourth annual Parson’s Pantry Walk at Charleston Southern University Sept. 29. Jackson, a retired minister and 1970 graduate of Charleston Southern, plans to begin his walk Sept. 21 at... Continue Reading »

Henderson Baptist honors longtime Sunday school teacher

Henderson Baptist Church, Gray Court, honored Mary Dunn (center) during homecoming services in August. She has taught Sunday school for 62 years, 60 of which have been at Henderson. The class that she currently teaches was named in her... Continue Reading »