The Baptist Courier

The Southern Baptist Convention Name Change Task Force has completed its work and officially gave its recommendation to convention president Bryant Wright and to the Executive Committee of the SBC on Feb. 20. In brief, the recommendation is that... Continue Reading »

There's nothing ordinary about Quinn Franco's college experience at Charleston Southern University. In the fall of 2010, the Aiken native enrolled at CSU, declaring biochemistry as his major. Inspired by a chapel performance by the Annie Moses Band, with... Continue Reading »

It has been said that some of the most impactful lessons we learn in life are often learned 'the hard way.? We learn that fire burns, the law of gravity cannot be defied for long, and that rules are... Continue Reading »

It saddens me to hear of so many pastors and Christians not standing upon the absolutes in God's word and instead believing in scientists who say how old they think the earth is. God, in all his wisdom, created... Continue Reading »

It's easy to miss an obvious point about a certain issue because we are blinded by the passion and heat of other slightly related issues. For instance, a few years ago when South Carolina citizens were passionately debating whether... Continue Reading »

The Charleston Southern University board of trustees has approved a 10-year Strategic Transformation Plan to enhance key areas, including academic growth, student success, enrollment, university finances, faith integration and institutional identity.... Continue Reading »

There have been more than 52 million abortions performed in the U.S. since the ignominious Roe v. Wade court decision in 1973. And for every abortion there is a woman who, to some degree, knowingly or unknowingly is complicit... Continue Reading »

Charleston Southern University has named Donald 'skip? Martin Jr. vice president for academic affairs. He previously served the university as interim vice president for academic affairs, dean of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, and chair of the... Continue Reading »

Bill Cashion has been appointed professor of missions and evangelism at North Greenville University's Graduate School of Christian Ministry. He previously served almost 20 years with the International Mission Board as a missionary in Venezuela and as missions administrator.... Continue Reading »

It can be difficult to forgive someone who has hurt you once they ask for forgiveness, but what about someone who does not ask? What about someone who does not even know they have done anything wrong, someone who... Continue Reading »

Pastors of leading Southern Baptist churches will fill key speaking roles at the 21st annual National Conference on Preaching, May 14-16 at Johnson Ferry Baptist Church in Marietta, Ga. The conference is sponsored by Preaching magazine and Anderson University's... Continue Reading »

Inman Mills Baptist Church, Inman, celebrated Polly Boyce Appreciation Day on Jan. 15, in honor of long-time organist Polly Boyce, who recently retired after 50 years of service. In addition to the special Sunday service, the congregation presented an... Continue Reading »