Glovers: Being Thankful, Even When It’s Difficult

The turkey, dressing and pumpkin pie will likely taste a little sweeter to Brent and Courtney Glover this Thanksgiving. In late March, Brent, an otherwise healthy 34-year-old with an active lifestyle, began having severe headaches and felt really fatigued. He also noticed some red spots on his arms and legs, as well as a couple of bruises. The headaches were accompanied by dizzy spells, and one day he found himself struggling to stand upright. His wife, Courtney, urged him to see a doctor. “As any man, I pushed it off as long as I could,” said Brent, a former U.S. Marine who works for SEW-Eurodrive. But on April 2, he relented and went to see a family doctor, who ran some blood tests. No one expected what happened next.... Continue reading »

Simpsonville pastor named SCBC president-elect; first African-American president takes office

Messengers to the 200th annual meeting of the South Carolina Baptist Convention elected a Simpsonville pastor as president-elect, approved a $26.5 million Cooperative Program budget, and adopted a resolution affirming churches that also identify as... Continue reading »

Lottie Moon Christmas Offering total exceeds goal at $159.5M

The International Mission Board is reporting a 2019-20 Lottie Moon Christmas Offering total of $159.5 million, the second highest offering in history. This total exceeds by $4.5 million the 175-year-old organization’s budgeted goal of $155... Continue reading »

Courier Interview with Alex Sands

Glovers: Being Thankful, Even When It’s Difficult

Simpsonville pastor named SCBC president-elect; first African-American president takes office

Lottie Moon Christmas Offering total exceeds goal at $159.5M