The Baptist Courier

James Marvin Napier Sr., of Warrenville, a pastor who served churches in South Carolina and Georgia, died Dec. 20, 2010.... Continue Reading »

Arthur F. Smith Sr., 72, of Pauline, a retired pastor, died Dec. 29, 2010.... Continue Reading »

Scholarships for South Carolina Baptist college and seminary students pursuing a church-related vocation are now available through the state convention's collegiate ministry group.... Continue Reading »

The Women on Mission at Mt. Bethel Baptist Church, Belton, made 25 “witnessing dolls,” which were presented to children in Kentucky during a mission trip at Christmas time. The dolls included a salvation necklace and a card explaining salvation.... Continue Reading »

Bible study author Beth Moore is concerned that the fast-paced communication of today's culture is pulling people away from meditating on the messages God has for them.... Continue Reading »

Today's economy is being blamed for a lot of things, sometimes justly, sometimes unjustly. The Bible teaches sacrificial giving and living, without making exception for difficult times. When we speak of a ?lifestyle? of sacrifice, therefore, we refer to... Continue Reading »

As a branch connected to the Vine, the Vinedresser is working on you right now! The discipline of meditation is important to the Vinedresser because it results in the bearing of spiritual fruit (Psalm 1:3). But in this frenzied... Continue Reading »

Too often a ?what's-in-it-for-me? motive lurks beneath the surface of our decisions and actions. Some people even engage in public service or give to charitable organizations, not so much to help others as to advance selfish personal goals. Believers... Continue Reading »

People seldom hesitate to broadcast news of a work promotion, a new grandchild, an upcoming wedding, or a prestigious award. However, many are not as quick to tell others the good news of what God has done.... Continue Reading »

Russ Smith knew something was wrong ... very wrong. He didn't need to be a rocket scientist (literally) to figure that out. The sound of rockets should never be heard from your teenage son's bedroom. After racing upstairs, Russ... Continue Reading »

Pastors and youth ministers from across South Carolina will converge on the campus of Charleston Southern University Feb. 8-9 for SYNC ?11, a two-day conference designed to connect emerging youth ministers with today's leaders.... Continue Reading »

During the past two years, there has been a serious drawdown in our International Mission Board (IMB) missionary count, much of which is related to a decline in giving. I believe that state conventions must increase their efforts in... Continue Reading »