The Baptist Courier

I was at the 2010 National Gospel Quartet Convention when I spotted Ron Leonard. He was wearing military fatigues and a friendly smile. I started asking questions and learned he was a veteran. Ron works with soldiers and veterans... Continue Reading »

I want to thank South Carolina Baptists for the opportunity to serve you as convention president this year. I have enjoyed meeting many new people across the state, both pastors and lay leaders. It has been an experience I... Continue Reading »

I look forward to seeing you all at the upcoming annual meeting of the South Carolina Baptist Convention, to be held Nov. 16-17 at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center. This year's meeting is unique in that it has been... Continue Reading »

When seeking information or advice, almost two-thirds of American ?Millennials? ? those born between 1980 and 1991 ? prefer to rub shoulders with many people who have personal experience rather than a single recognized expert.... Continue Reading »

I am expecting God to do great things in and through our time together at this year's SCBC Pastor's Conference at Riverland Hills Baptist Church in Irmo. It has been a real blessing to me as I have studied... Continue Reading »

The approval of the Great Commission Resurgence report at the Southern Baptist Convention has brought tensions and concerns to our state convention and to our churches. The report has brought focus to our weakness in fulfilling the Great Commission.... Continue Reading »

Brad Goodale, pastor of Philippi Baptist Church, Union, will be nominated for vice president of the 2011 South Carolina Baptist Pastor's Conference.... Continue Reading »

  October CP giving 4.5% above 2009 October contributions of $17,624,768.46 through the Southern Baptist Convention’s Cooperative Program were 4.5 percent above CP gifts received in October 2009. Meanwhile, designated giving of $4,062,274.35 during October was 10.9 percent below... Continue Reading »

Anderson University will host a special reception at this year's annual meeting of the South Carolina Baptist Convention to commemorate the school's centennial. The reception will be held Nov. 16 following the evening session.... Continue Reading »

North Greenville University mass communication students brought home multiple awards from the 2010 Collegiate Journalism Conference Oct. 7-9. Student publications across the country submitted their work for judging. The conference was sponsored by Baptist Press.... Continue Reading »

Calvin Miller had a message for Anderson University ministry students during his recent two-day visit to campus: Do what it takes to hold on to the excitement and urgency they feel about their faith in Christ.... Continue Reading »

Warren R. Neely, pastor of David Street Baptist Church, Greenville, was presented the Small-Church Pastor of the Year award recently at White Oak Conference Center.... Continue Reading »