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Small churches can be as well equipped to reach the world for Christ as larger churches. That’s the straightforward premise behind Upstate pastor Keith Davis’ newest book, “The Vibrant Small Church” (90 pages, Courier Publishing, $7.95). Davis, who has... Continue Reading »
James Innell (J.I.) Packer, a world-renowned theologian and author, died July 17, 2020. He was 93. “He exemplified the best of the Christian intellectual tradition, continuing the trajectory that can be traced through Athanasius, Augustine, Anselm, Aquinas, Luther, Calvin,... Continue Reading »
The Bill and Shirley Adams Internship Fund for Baptist College Students was scheduled to begin this fall, but with the pandemic continuing, The Courier has rescheduled the launch of the program for the 2021 spring semester. Any South Carolina... Continue Reading »
All three of South Carolina Baptists’ universities reopened in August, but with modified class schedules and recommended health and safety measures being implemented during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Anderson University opened its campus Aug. 19 for in-person classes. Under... Continue Reading »
Most Southern Baptist state conventions are either redesigning or canceling their 2020 annual meeting to prevent spread of COVID-19. As of Sept. 1, only 13 — including the South Carolina Baptist Convention — intend to proceed with in-person gatherings.... Continue Reading »
Trouble and blessing are two things we do not usually think about occurring simultaneously. However, pastor Billy Dickerson experienced these two seeming opposites at the same time. After delivering the morning sermon at his church, Cedar Grove in Belton,... Continue Reading »
Closed sanctuaries, social distancing, mask requirements, seating limits and congregational singing restrictions could put a huge damper on normal church life. Yet, in spite of having all the pandemic precautions in place, some South Carolina churches are growing. Utica... Continue Reading »
The statement, “Church life has drastically changed,” is a glaring understatement. Data gleaned from a recent online sampling during the first week of August by The Baptist Courier gives a glimpse of just how much congregational life across the... Continue Reading »
COVID-19 appeared, and we lost all control First physically tired, now weary in soul Enduring lockdown, stuck in quarantine Making the most of this unwelcome routine We assumed two weeks, no more than three Then back to normal,... Continue Reading »
Ask pastors about pastoral ministry, and many will say “it is one of the most stressful occupations in existence.” They frequently deal with implementing change, leadership issues, physical and emotional crises, loneliness in ministry, congregational conflict, and demanding expectations,... Continue Reading »
Robert Wilkins Kirby Jr., 72, of Gaffney, died Aug. 8, 2020. Born in Gaffney, he was a graduate of Gardner-Webb University, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, and Lake Charles Bible College. He served as pastor of several Baptist churches in... Continue Reading »
Patterson Smith “Pat” Johnson, 94, of Spartanburg, died Aug. 9, 2020. He was a graduate of Carson-Newman College and Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He held several church pastorates before serving with his wife as missionaries for 10 years in... Continue Reading »
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