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Abortion rate at lowest level since Roe v. Wade

The abortion rate in the United States has declined to its lowest point since abortion’s legalization in 1973, according to an annual report released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and reported by WORLD News Service Dec.... Continue Reading »

Columbia pastor publishes new book, ‘The Stories of My Life’

Ronald “Dee” Vaughan, pastor of St. Andrews Baptist Church in Columbia, has published a book, “The Stories of My Life.” It is a collection of personal stories from the author’s own life that taught him something important about the... Continue Reading »

SCBC unveils transitional worship pastor ministry

Responding to an “overwhelming need in our churches,” the Worship & Music Office of the South Carolina Baptist Convention in October 2014 launched a transitional worship pastor ministry. In adapting LifeWay Christian Resource’s transitional pastor manual, Mark Powers, director... Continue Reading »

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Close Encounters: Sharing Christ with a Loved One

Sharing Christ with the people who are closest to you is often the hardest thing to do. You worry about the awkward moment. You are concerned that talking about your faith will spoil your relationship. You don’t feel adequate... Continue Reading »

Holidays & Holy Days

Courier columnist offers new book: ‘Holidays & Holy Days’

Regular readers of The Baptist Courier are familiar with physician-writer Edwin Leap. His columns have appeared in The Courier for years, most recently under the standing head of “Wholly Healthy,” where he serves up a monthly take on health... Continue Reading »

Pro-Life

S.C. pro-life advocates to gather, march in Columbia Jan. 9-10

South Carolina Baptists will join other evangelicals across the state in January at two events designed to rally Christians to be a “public witness” for the sanctity of human life. South Carolina Citizens for Life will host a dinner... Continue Reading »

State CP giving trails budget goal

With one month left in the fiscal year, giving from South Carolina Baptist churches through the Cooperative Program was running more than $1.6 million behind budgeted levels for 2014. Through November, CP gifts of $24.4 million were 6.46 percent... Continue Reading »

Committee begins search for new Baptist state executive

The search committee charged with finding a new executive to lead the South Carolina Baptist Convention has developed a “healthy chemistry” and a “God-centered, brotherly tenor,” attributes that will be essential in reaching a unified decision, says the group’s... Continue Reading »

Scott H. Vail

Scott Vail is new senior pastor at Pleasant Valley Baptist Church

Scott H. Vail was recently called as senior pastor of Pleasant Valley Baptist Church, Fort Mill. He previously served as executive pastor of Calvary Church, Charlotte, N.C. Vail and his wife, Kim, have three children.

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SCBC’s Public Affairs Committee presents awards

Churches and individuals were honored at the South Carolina Baptist Convention annual meeting for their efforts in promoting biblical values in the arena of public opinion and legislation. The SCBC’s Christian Life & Public Affairs Committee presented awards to... Continue Reading »

Lottie Moon Christmas Offering 2014

Lottie Moon Christmas Offering Goal: $175 Million

As David Platt was explaining his decision to become the new president of the International Mission Board, he recalled a flight returning home from Nepal. On that flight, he said, God burned into his heart that “it is not... Continue Reading »

Courier Publishing

New Courier Publishing website is active

A new website is up and running for Courier Publishing (BaptistCourier.com/publishing) and offers resources for both writers and readers of books. The website serves as an online bookstore for Courier Publishing titles and features a secure online ordering process.... Continue Reading »