For South Carolina Baptists, July 1, 1869 is a date worth remembering

The summer of 1869 seemed anything but fair for South Carolina. The Southland was in the depths of poverty and discouragement following the Civil War. The land was laid waste, the economy destroyed, and many young men had been killed in battle or were crippled by their wounds. In that year, a young man was at work on a noble idea. Tilman R. Gaines saw the need for a Baptist news publication. It would help to unite the Baptist people of the state — 43,000 of them widely scattered in a day of difficult transportation and poor communication. Gaines firmly believed that a great future of service lay ahead for Baptists. Then, as now, they constituted a sizable portion of the state’s population. They were strong, reliable people who... Continue reading »

Courier counts 10 prior editors in 150-year history

In its 150 years as a South Carolina Baptist publication, The Baptist Courier has been led by 10 previous editors. Founding editor Tilman R. Gaines had the shortest tenure, only three years. A graduate of Furman University, he was serving as... Continue reading »

Courier trustees comprise strong cross section of S.C. Baptists

The Courier has 15 trustees, with each serving a five-year term. Three trustees rotate off the board each year and three new people are added yearly. All trustees from the seven South Carolina Baptist Convention institutional partners are approved... Continue reading »

Informing and Inspiring for 150 Years

For South Carolina Baptists, July 1, 1869 is a date worth remembering

Courier counts 10 prior editors in 150-year history

Courier trustees comprise strong cross section of S.C. Baptists