The Baptist Courier

More than 200 South Carolina Baptist disaster relief volunteers have responded with relief efforts in New Jersey for victims of Hurricane Sandy since the storm made landfall Oct. 29.... Continue Reading »

Who knew there were so many connections between wrestling and discipleship? At least 900 church staff and volunteers from all over South Carolina now know several, thanks to the Oct. 25 IMPACT conference at Riverland Hills Baptist Church, Irmo.... Continue Reading »

In November 2011, the Light family of Patrick, S.C., experienced a house fire in the middle of the night. Awakened by the fire, 28-year-old Clifford Light began evacuating his family from the burning structure. He was able to get... Continue Reading »

Under the banner of ?Great Commission Living,? South Carolina Baptists gathered Nov. 13-14 at the TD Convention Center in Greenville to conduct their state convention's annual business and to worship together and enjoy fellowship.... Continue Reading »

Ralph Carter is clear about what he would like to see as he begins serving as president of the South Carolina Baptist Convention: churches setting aside competitiveness and uniting to promote the gospel of Jesus Christ. At a Nov.... Continue Reading »

At this year's South Carolina Baptist Pastors Conference, Anderson University recognized three pastors and a director of missions for ?faithful and effective? ministerial service. The four men were recognized with a plaque and a complimentary registration to the National... Continue Reading »

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 »

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

The accounting staff of the South Carolina Baptist Convention is requesting that churches observe special end-of-year procedures for forwarding contributions in advance of a noon deadline on Dec. 31.... Continue Reading »

The boy carefully climbs out of the desk and makes his way to the large chalkboard at the front of the classroom. After eyeing his teacher, the 10-year-old, Clive, picks up the piece of chalk and fills in the... Continue Reading »