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Former State Executive Passes Away at Home in Georgia

SCBaptist family, it is with a heavy heart we inform you that Dr. Carlisle Driggers passed away last night at his residence in Georgia. Dr. Driggers faithfully served as the Executive Director-Treasurer of the SCBaptist Convention from 1992 until... Continue Reading »

South Carolina’s Cory Horton to Lead SBC 2026 Committee on Committees 

Southern Baptist Convention President Clint Pressley has announced his appointments to the 2026 Committee on Committees. Pressley, pastor of Hickory Grove Baptist Church, Charlotte, N.C., has named Cory Horton, pastor, Brushy Creek Baptist, Taylors, S.C., as chair; and Mat... Continue Reading »

In Embracing ‘Micro,’ Pastors’ Conference Looks to Leave a Big Impact 

The SBC Pastors’ Conference theme of “Together” will be evident through the addition of micro conferences for ministry areas, creating specific opportunities to serve those outside the role of lead pastor. The Pastors’ Conference has always been an event... Continue Reading »

The Desecration of Man in Culture and How the Church Aids in Consecration

Could creed, cult (meaning worship), and code be the answer to the cultural collapse of dehumanization happening around us? Carl Trueman, professor of biblical and theological studies at Grove City College and author of Strange New World, thinks so.... Continue Reading »

Hope for the Lonely: How Jesus’ Life, Death, and Resurrection Bring Us Comfort

I checked the phone again hoping that someone texted me — anyone. But there was nothing. No one was home, but me. And my phone didn’t help the cause. I could pick up my Bible and read it, but... Continue Reading »

SCDR ‘Spring Break Project’ Assisting Spartanburg Area Residents

More than 80 South Carolina Baptist Disaster Relief volunteers are participating in a “spring break project” this week to assist homeowners in Spartanburg County, which has the highest number of residents still needing assistance with damages from Hurricane Helene.... Continue Reading »

Clayton Explains the Parables of Jesus in Fourth Book

In Kingdom Come: Kingdom Parables of Jesus in the Gospel of Matthew, longtime Tennessee pastor Ken Clayton offers an engaging, expository study of 18 parables that Jesus told. “Dr. Clayton guides the learner in exploring those kingdom parables that... Continue Reading »

Former Ridgecrest Staff to Hold May Reunion

Former summer staff of Ridgecrest Baptist Conference Center in Black Mountain, N.C., will hold an alumni homecoming May 29–31. In 2020, Lifeway Christian Resources sold the conference center and its summer camps, but the location has remained one of... Continue Reading »

Newest Hunt Book Tells of Annie’s “Amazing Adventures”

Ask any longtime Southern Baptist, “Who was Annie Armstrong?” and you’ll likely hear about an amazing missions pioneer who launched a women’s society to help spread the gospel to her nation … and the nations. In her latest book,... Continue Reading »

Meet the New SCBaptist President

The Baptist Courier recently conducted a Q&A with the 2026 president of the South Carolina Baptist Convention, Ryan Pack, senior pastor of Riverland Hills Baptist Church in Irmo. Pack began his duties following the annual meeting in Columbia in... Continue Reading »

Daily Bible Reading Plan January-June 2026

This daily Bible reading plan is provided courtesy of Crossway. July to December will be found in our July 2026 issue. (Note: Bible reading plan goes through the New Testament twice.) Jan-June 2026 Bible study2  

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Left Behind But Not Left Alone: Hope for the Widow

Q&A With Becky, Alisa, Nan, and Teresa by MARY MARGARET FLOOK, Staff Writer Becky Kirby lost her husband in a car accident. Alisa Bridger lost her husband from unexpected cancer. Nan Stroud’s husband battled ongoing health issues and caught... Continue Reading »