The Baptist Courier

As the anniversary of the Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision approaches, most Christians recognize, and rightly so, the loss of millions of unborn human lives. What we often forget is the second casualty of an abortion culture: the... Continue Reading »

First Baptist Church, Gray Court, recently celebrated its 100th anniversary. Current pastor Sammy Godfrey led the centennial celebration service. State Rep. Mark Willis presented the church with a proclamation honoring the church's impact in its community.... Continue Reading »

To make themselves tired, the boys got out of bed on Christmas Eve to run up and down the hallway outside their rooms. Their thinking went like this: If we get up and run, we will get tired. If... Continue Reading »

I believe what we do in North America impacts the church's global mission. Historically, North America has sent great numbers of missionaries around the globe. Now we are becoming one of the most ethnically diverse areas on earth. This... Continue Reading »

Students from South Carolina were among the December graduates at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, Wake Forest, N.C., and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Fort Worth, Texas.... Continue Reading »

The South Carolina Baptist Convention has named Andy Weems the new Baptist Collegiate Ministry director for the University of South Carolina and Columbia-area colleges.... Continue Reading »

Laurin H. Gardner, 93, of Newberry, a long-serving pastor and Southern Baptist missionary, died Jan. 2, 2013.... Continue Reading »

Ken Owens, director of the South Carolina Baptist Convention's Collegiate Ministry Group, tells the story of a 40-something Staten Island firefighter whose life was turned upside down by Hurricane Sandy, a devastating hurricane that struck the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern... Continue Reading »

Self-confidence is considered by most people to be an attractive characteristic. There are books, seminars and other resources available to help individuals increase their self-confidence. Obadiah, though, shows us that too much self-confidence can move into the realm of... Continue Reading »

Many in our society do not view life as a gift from God. As a result, abortion, child abuse and violence plague and weaken our society. Children and the elderly ? the more vulnerable members of society ? need... Continue Reading »

Lists. Agendas. Most of us have them in some form. Applications for smartphones and tablets, and planners and other tools help organize our lives, and they highlight our priorities. They show what is important to us.... Continue Reading »

Chapter 5 begins with what one writer calls a ?lamentation for a dead nation.? Although the armies of Assyria had not begun to march, Israel was as good as dead. As you read these verses, you will note both... Continue Reading »