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Tabernacle of Moses replica coming to Upstate

The Tabernacle Experience, which features a full-sized replica of the Tabernacle of Moses, is coming to the Upstate.... Continue Reading »

Book reveals God’s providence in military experience

A South Carolina Baptist minister has written a book that chronicles how one man's life was dramatically altered by the seemingly random chance of a military draft lottery.... Continue Reading »

‘Last Ounce’ movie producer worked at S.C. church

The producer/director of the motion picture, ?Last Ounce of Courage,? which opens nationwide Sept. 14, has a South Carolina Baptist connection.... Continue Reading »

QB Jones leads Sooners spiritually as well as on the field

As Oklahoma quarterback Landry Jones ministered in an orphanage in Haiti a year after a catastrophic earthquake, there was a crushing blow closer to home. His teammate, Oklahoma linebacker Austin Box, died in May 2011 at age 22 of... Continue Reading »

83,500 meals cooked by disaster relief volunteers post-Isaac

As the Courier went to press, Southern Baptist Disaster Relief feeding operations were in high gear in nine Louisiana and Mississippi venues, with 83,500 hot meals prepared and delivered to Hurricane Isaac victims in the two hard-hit Gulf Coast... Continue Reading »

Oak Ridge to observe centennial

Oak Ridge Baptist Church, Kershaw, will celebrate its 100th anniversary Sept. 30 with homecoming services.... Continue Reading »

Intersections: Where Faith Meets Life – by Bob Weathers

Of all the games played, races run, and heats swam at the Summer Olympics, few had a backstory as enriching and defining as the men's tennis singles gold medal match. For Andy Murray, the Scotsman favored by the UK... Continue Reading »

Church planters connect, share future goals

Church planters, associational leaders, and sponsoring churches met with state convention staff and leaders Aug. 9 in Columbia to build relationships and plan for the future of church planting in South Carolina.... Continue Reading »

Chester church to celebrate centennial

West Side Baptist Church, Chester, will celebrate 100 years of life and ministry on Oct. 7.... Continue Reading »

Lives changed in Memphis through WMU’s FamilyFEST

'there can't be any greater feeling than watching one of your children present the gospel to the world,? Maria Chattin-Carter shared on her blog as her favorite memory from FamilyFEST in Memphis, Tenn., July 7-13. FamilyFEST, a ministry of... Continue Reading »

Great Commission Perspective – by Brad Atkins

One of the joys of being president of the South Carolina Baptist Convention this year has been having one of my dear friends serve as my first vice president. Brad Kelley has served as pastor of Ebenezer Baptist Church... Continue Reading »

Wando Woods celebrates 50th

Wando Woods Baptist Church, North Charleston, will observe its 50th anniversary with a special homecoming celebration Sept. 16, beginning at 9:45 a.m.... Continue Reading »