The Baptist Courier

Ashley River Baptist Church, Charleston, recently hosted its annual Thanksgiving Unity Service – which brought together the congregation of Ashley River with their founding church, First Baptist of Charleston, and their mother church, Citadel Square Baptist. Following the combined... Continue Reading »

In 1888, Lottie Moon made her initial request for funds to help spread the Good News to China. That same year, Bertha Smith was born near Cowpens, S.C., and would soon follow in the footsteps of Lottie Moon.... Continue Reading »

Thanksgiving was a brighter day for 175 families in the Williamston-Pelzer area, thanks to the efforts of Christian Men United in Prayer, a trans-denominational group of laymen.... Continue Reading »

He was alone, stretched out on the bench in the gazebo at The Baptist College of Florida. Most students rushed by to make their 8 a.m. classes. Visibly out of place, the stranger had long, disheveled hair, layered camouflaged... Continue Reading »

Kimberly Dawn Wooten of Taylors walked across the stage Dec. 9 at North Greenville University to accept the degree she had worked for her entire life.... Continue Reading »

At its final meeting of 2010, held Dec. 9 in Columbia, the Executive Board of the South Carolina Baptist Convention approved an interim convention staff reorganization plan and elected board officers for 2011.... Continue Reading »

The Holy Spirit often guided the authors of Scripture to a level of detail that is surprising. There are many examples. Genesis 6 provides a verbal schematic of Noah's assignment, concluding that the work must be finished within 18... Continue Reading »

Right now you have a unique opportunity as a Southern Baptist. You have the opportunity to take the gospel to the entire world as you give to the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering for International Missions. And, hopefully, you are... Continue Reading »

Ten South Carolina Baptist Convention staff members will be retiring effective Dec. 31, although five ?field service? workers among the group will remain available to the convention in the coming year on a contract basis.... Continue Reading »

North Greenville University has received approval from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to begin offering a master of education degree. Classes will begin in January at the T. Walter Brashier Graduate School in Greer.... Continue Reading »

In verses 25-32, Paul gave several commands regarding our actions and our attitudes that reflect our oneness and community in Christ. For example, we should not procrastinate when it comes to settling a dispute with another Christian.... Continue Reading »

One-third of the North American Mission Board's staff will be leaving at the end of the year as a result of retirement incentives and other downsizing of the Southern Baptist entity. On Friday, Dec. 10, NAMB recognized retirees who... Continue Reading »