Florida pastor Dean Inserra will nominate Brad Whitt at the 2024 SBC Pastors Conference as president in 2025. Whitt is the pastor of Abilene Baptist Church in Martinez, Ga. “[Whitt] has displayed strong integrity, unwavering biblical convictions, and has shown himself to be about the kingdom of God and our cooperative efforts as Southern Baptists,” […]
Great Commission Resurgence’s Results Under Scrutiny
Former BP editor undertakes special report on GCR A six-member task force and a former seminary president are focal points of an evaluation of Southern Baptist missions in North America. The Great Commission Resurgence Evaluation Task Force appointed by SBC President Bart Barber will relay its evaluation at the 2024 annual meeting in Indianapolis. The […]
‘More Than Just a Number,’ New Study Reminds
In a new four-week study, author and pastor’s wife Julie Cannon encourages others to “hear your heavenly Father say loudly and clearly, ‘You are more than just a number!’” A certified school counselor and motivational speaker, Cannon has earned a spiritual coaching certificate from the Blackaby Ministry Institute. She is the wife of Stephen Cannon, […]
New Erskine scholarship honors Henry Stanford
The Henry Stanford Scholarship Fund, established last fall at Erskine College, will sponsor the Stanford Award to assist ministry students financially to attend the Due West school. The scholarship honors Henry G. Stanford Jr., who both served on the international mission field and was pastor of several South Carolina Baptist churches. He was a graduate of […]
Mohler Becomes Longest Tenured President at SBTS
Dec. 21, 2023, marked a historic milestone in the history of Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and in the presidency of R. Albert Mohler Jr., as he has surpassed Duke K. McCall as the longest-tenured president in the institution’s history. In addition, he is the longest-serving leader of any SBC entity. The board of trustees elected […]
Florida Baptists’ Cuba Trip Yields Nearly 5,000 Decisions
As 2024 dawned, close to 5,000 people in Western Cuba were walking into the new year with new spiritual life found only in Jesus Christ. During a late 2023 trip to the island nation, eight Florida Baptist leaders came alongside Western Cuba Baptist leaders for eight days of evangelistic outreach and preaching, resulting in 4,820 […]
Courier Hires New Social Media Manager/Reporter
The Baptist Courier’s staff continues to grow and expand as the historic paper seeks to adapt to present media realities while also laying the foundation for a healthy future in an ever-changing Christian publishing market. Mary Margaret Flook, 21, who graduated last month from North Greenville University with a bachelor’s degree in communications, joined the […]
Anderson Senior Follies Performs Their 35th Show, “Bucket List”
Anderson Senior Follies, a premier senior theatre performance organization, has showcased musicians, actors, dancers, comedians, and vocalists for 35 years. They will be performing “Bucket List” from March 7-10 at Anderson University’s Henderson Auditorium. Timmi Jernigan, a Follies member since 2021, described the show as energetic, fast-paced, humorous and creatively choreographed. All the performers are […]
North Hartsville Baptist Church honors longtime member Ruby Dampier
Ruby Dampier, a member of North Hartsville Baptist Church in Hartsville, celebrated her 100th birthday in September. She is the oldest living member of the church and Welsh Neck Association. She attributes her longevity to her faith in God and music.
Round Hill pastor Don Turner retires after 28 years of ministry
Don Turner retired as senior pastor of Round Hill Baptist Church in Lexington on Dec. 31, after 28 years of ministry. He and his wife, Toni, have faithfully served churches across South Carolina for more than 50 years. The church will be honoring the Turners with a drop-in and special service in January.