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Letter: Don Kirkland’s Book a ‘Spiritual Feast’

I discovered by accident former Baptist Courier editor Don Kirkland’s book, “Something Ventured.” It is a spiritual feast. Don’s writing skills are well known by South Carolina Baptists. His knowledge of Scripture is apparent in every entry. His real... Continue Reading »

Letter: Encourage Church Commitment

Thank you so much for the articles in the June issue on the changes in our church, hurting pastors, the neglected Great Commission, finding sources of encouragement and more. I love the church I attend and our pastor and... Continue Reading »

South Carolina Baptist Convention leaders agree it’s time to remove the flag

Tommy Kelly, president of the South Carolina Baptist Convention, and Richard Harris, interim executive director-treasurer, have released a statement supporting Gov. Nikki Haley’s request to remove the Confederate flag from the state house grounds: “Believing God created all men... Continue Reading »

St. Andrews Baptist honors director of basketball ministry

Lynn Holmes was recognized for 15 years of leading Christian Teams Improving Basketball Camp at St. Andrews Baptist Church, Columbia. A former college basketball player and high school coach, Holmes took her love for sports and began a ministry... Continue Reading »

SCBC donates $25,000 to aid families of shooting victims

The South Carolina Baptist Convention has donated $25,000 directly to Charleston’s Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church to help offset burial costs for families of nine church members who were gunned down during a prayer meeting by a lone assailant... Continue Reading »

Northside Memorial burns mortgage on family life center

The members of Northside Memorial Baptist Church, Sumter, recently celebrated the burning of the mortgage on their family life center, which was completed in 2011 and paid off in three and a half years. Pictured are trustee chairman Carroll... Continue Reading »

10 professions of faith reported at Harbour Lake VBS

“Camp Kilimanjaro” Vacation Bible School at Harbour Lake Baptist Church, Goose Creek, had an average attendance of 90 children per night, with 10 professions of faith reported during the June service.

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S.C. Baptist leaders call for prayer, support in wake of mass shooting at Charleston church

The senior leadership of the South Carolina Baptist Convention is calling on Christians across the state to pray for families of the victims of a shooting that left nine people dead inside an African-American church in Charleston on June... Continue Reading »

S.C. Baptist leader deplores ‘unspeakable evil’ in Charleston church massacre

Richard Harris, executive director-treasurer of the South Carolina Baptist Convention, released a statement today concerning the June 17 mass shooting at the Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston, which resulted in the deaths of nine people, including the... Continue Reading »

Keep up with the latest news from the SBC Annual Meeting

Baptist Press is live blogging the SBC annual meeting in Columbus, Ohio. Updates can be read here, at our Twitter account (Twitter.com/BaptistPress), or our Facebook account. Want more updates? Follow our SBC annual meeting feed at Twitter.com/SBCMeeting. Watch the... Continue Reading »

Bold Spring Baptist Church observes May events

Bold Spring Baptist Church, Troy, celebrated the month of May with several events. On May 3, church members honored the pastor’s wife, Roxie, with a surprise breakfast and with cards and gifts of appreciation for her service to the... Continue Reading »

Gray Court First Baptist ordains Phil Cook to the ministry

First Baptist Church, Gray Court, ordained Phil Cook (center) to the ministry on April 19. He and his wife, Donna, were honored with a meal following the service. Cook is currently serving at Quillen Manor retirement center in Fountain... Continue Reading »