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Letter: ‘Astute’ editor to be missed

In a time when almost every word is scrutinized for indications of whose side is he on, Don Kirkland has performed a magnificent service to the Baptists of South Carolina. It is hard to believe that he is retiring... Continue Reading »

Letter: Kirkland: Splendid job

In my latest (and much loved) edition of The Baptist Courier, I read of Don Kirkland's upcoming retirement. I rejoice for Don; I grieve for the rest of us. Don has done such a splendid job as our editor.... Continue Reading »

Letter: Seed-sowing is interesting

My yard seems to be very hesitant in sprouting the seeds I sow on it. I guess I do not do all that I should in preparation. But here is an interesting fact: The moral and spiritual seeds planted... Continue Reading »

Letter: Change name if it hinders

I am Southern Baptist because of the faithful witness of Christian believers. It was a neighbor who first took my mom and us young children to church. My mom received Christ and was baptized in a Southern Baptist church.... Continue Reading »

On Twitter? Biblical Ethics Apply There, Too

Just six years after its advent, Twitter boasts around 500 million users and has been recognized by MLA as a citable source in academic papers. With no ?friendships? to maintain, Twitter offers the ultimate in low-maintenance networking. Any user... Continue Reading »

Georgia Baptists to explore property sale

The Georgia Baptist Convention's Executive Committee has voted to entertain any valid offers for a potential sale of its six-year-old Baptist Missions and Ministry Center and 43 acres of property.... Continue Reading »

Family honors parents’ Christian legacy

A special service was held Feb. 26 to honor the memory of a pastor and his wife whose legacy continues to shape the religious life of the small community of Elgin, located a few miles northeast of Columbia via... Continue Reading »

Obituary: John V. Platt

John V. Platt, retired director of missions for Columbia-Metro Association and a Baptist minister with more than a half-century of pastoral and missions service, died March 17, 2012.... Continue Reading »

Crossing Carolina for March 29, 2012

Joshua Culbertson JOSHUA CULBERTSON has been called as senior pastor of Holly Ridge Baptist Church, Simpsonville. He previously served as pastor of New Prospect Baptist Church, Laurens. Culbertson earned a bachelor’s degree in theology from North Greenville University and... Continue Reading »

South Carolina Showcase for March 29, 2012

The youth of Hunt’s Memorial Baptist Church, Easley, visited homebound members on Feb. 25, including Ethel Taylor (center), who will celebrate her 100th birthday in May. The youth brought “lots of love, hugs, smiles, prayers, gifts baskets, candy baskets,... Continue Reading »

‘Lottie’ film aims for theaters, DVD

Charlotte ?Lottie? Moon left a privileged life in Virginia in the late 1800s to follow God's call to war-torn China ? and spent the rest of her life there. ?Lottie's life and message needs to reach a new generation,?... Continue Reading »

RA program reenergized at Garden City church

After years of gradually becoming inactive, Royal Ambassadors is now alive and well at Garden City Baptist Church.... Continue Reading »