Todd Deaton

louisville, kentucky, united states

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Experienced Editor with a demonstrated history of working in the newspapers industry. Skilled in Non-fiction, Storytelling, News Writing, InDesign, and Editing. Strong media and communication professional graduated from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary.

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'Be-happy-tudes': Overcoming Your Fears and Anxiety Through Joy

With a crowd on a Galilean hillside, Jesus shared a message of hope: the way to find true happiness in life. To those searching for an abundant, joyful life, He offers … the “Be-happy-tudes.” I imagine a crowd gathering to hear a much-talked-about, miracl... See more

baptistcourier.com•Todd Deaton•Jan 5, 2026

My Favorite Hymn: "Joy to the World"

Next to “Away in a Manger,” “Joy to the World” is one of the most popular and beloved hymns we sing at Christmastime. When Isaac Watts penned the lyrics though, he didn’t actually have the nativity in mind. There’s no mention of shepherds, angels, wise me... See more

baptistcourier.com•Todd Deaton•Dec 5, 2025

Seven Churches Partner for Beach-Reach Effort

Six South Carolina Baptist churches and one from North Carolina joined together for an evangelistic “Teach, Reach, Beach” retreat in Charleston in late September that saw seven baptisms. “The whole purpose is not just to retreat and get away, but this ret... See more

baptistcourier.com•Todd Deaton•Nov 24, 2025

SCBaptists Approve $26M Budget, Bylaw Change, Five Resolutions

Messengers to the 205th Annual Meeting of the South Carolina Baptist Convention adopted a $26 million Cooperative Ministry Plan, approved a bylaw change, and adopted five resolutions. More than 830 messengers attended the meeting held Nov. 10–11 at Taylor... See more

baptistcourier.com•Todd Deaton•Nov 12, 2025

SCBC messengers approve sale of retirement communities, elect Taylors pastor

Messengers to the 205th Annual Meeting of the South Carolina Baptist Convention voted to sell their two retirement communities and elected a Taylors pastor to serve as president-elect. Approximately 670 messengers attended the annual meeting held Nov. 10–... See more

baptistcourier.com•Todd Deaton•Nov 12, 2025

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Bachelor Of Arts, English at Furman UniversityGraduated: 1985

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'Be-happy-tudes': Overcoming Your Fears and Anxiety Through Joy

My Favorite Hymn: "Joy to the World"

Seven Churches Partner for Beach-Reach Effort

SCBaptists Approve $26M Budget, Bylaw Change, Five Resolutions

SCBC messengers approve sale of retirement communities, elect Taylors pastor

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'Be-happy-tudes': Overcoming Your Fears and Anxiety Through Joy

My Favorite Hymn: "Joy to the World"

Seven Churches Partner for Beach-Reach Effort

SCBaptists Approve $26M Budget, Bylaw Change, Five Resolutions

SCBC messengers approve sale of retirement communities, elect Taylors pastor