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SCBC panel examines health coverage options for pastors

The crisis of uninsured ministers in the state may not be as widespread as many believe, but the need was enough to prompt the appointment of a four-member panel to look for ways to help.... Continue Reading »

Intersections: Where Faith Meets Life – by Bob Weathers

The 2012 season of the Carolina Panthers has devolved from a series of unfortunate events to a debacle, climaxing in the overtime loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Nov. 18. The theme of their losses is the same:... Continue Reading »

Churches to Palmetto State: ‘We’re Here for You’

South Carolina Baptist churches participated in a day of statewide intentional community outreach on Nov. 10. Woman's Missionary Union sponsored ?We?re Here for You? on the Saturday before the SCBC annual meeting in Greenville.... Continue Reading »

Reopening One Church’s Closed Doors

When I finished seminary, I had no thoughts of church-planting ? I never thought that existing churches would ever cease to exist. I soon realized, however, that churches do close, but that troubling thought remained on the ?back burner?... Continue Reading »

Christians, Let’s Honor the President

The American people have decided that Barack Obama should have a second term. And, behind them, in the mystery of providence, God has decided that Barack Obama would be re-elected. So how should Christians respond to our president?... Continue Reading »

South Carolina Showcase for November 22, 2012

Bold Spring Baptist Church, Callison, dedicated its Community Hope Ministry on Oct. 14, World Hunger Day. The building, which had previously served as the church’s fellowship hall until a new one was constructed in 2007, was repurposed by church... Continue Reading »

Congratulations, Don!

At a Nov. 13 reception for Baptist Courier editor Don Kirkland and his wife, Linda, which was held in conjunction with the annual meeting of the South Carolina Baptist Convention, Courier trustee chairman Randy Harling presents gifts to the... Continue Reading »

Messengers endorse resolutions on adoption, religious liberty

Messengers at the 192nd annual meeting of the South Carolina Baptist Convention approved a slate of resolutions Nov. 13, voicing their support for adoption, religious liberty and the nation of Israel, while decrying the infiltration of 'sweepstakes gambling? machines... Continue Reading »

‘Power of One’ impacts CSU student body

Brad Atkins, who just completed a year as president of the South Carolina Baptist Convention, spoke to Charleston Southern University students Nov. 7 about the truth of Luke 9:25 for their lives. ?What profit is it if you get... Continue Reading »

Deadline approaches for crib replacement

By the end of 2012, cribs in ?places of public accommodation? must comply with new standards set by the Consumer Product Safety Commission. Included in the new rules are a ban on drop-side (sliding) crib rails and strict requirements... Continue Reading »

CLPAC presents awards at annual meeting

During the 192nd annual meeting of the South Carolina Baptist Convention, the Christian Life and Public Affairs Committee presented its annual awards.... Continue Reading »

Sunday School Lessons: November 25, 2012, Bible Studies for Life

Paul was in Athens, considered the intellectual capital of the world in that day, waiting for Silas and Timothy to join him. As he traveled around the city, he was troubled by the many idols he saw. He went... Continue Reading »