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The Cooperative Program is not an unfamiliar phrase in the world of Southern Baptists. Since 1925 this has been our beautiful and effective way of supporting missionaries and sharing the gospel around the world ? the Great Commission at... Continue Reading »

‘Younger generation’ pastor D.J. Horton to be nominated for SCBC president

D.J. Horton, 32, pastor of Anderson Mill Road Church, Moore, will be nominated for president of the South Carolina Baptist Convention when messengers gather for the SCBC annual meeting Nov. 16-17 at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center.... Continue Reading »

Album: “Living Without You”

Genre Traditional acoustic gospel Playlist A Road Less Traveled Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus (listen) Simple Song Dear Heavenly Father Shall We Gather By the River (listen) Living Without You Grandma’s Song People Get Ready Over the Rainbow Tis... Continue Reading »

Pastor’s word not law

I am only a lay person and former deacon and have served on various committees in the churches of which I have been a member. I feel that the pastor should be the spiritual leader of the church.... Continue Reading »

South Carolina Showcase for August 19, 2010

Friendship Baptist Church, Pauline, celebrated its 245th anniversary/homecoming on Aug. 1. Several members shared what the term “friendship” meant to them, and oldest member Mary Morrow (age 102) recalled memories of past outdoor homecoming meals. Edward Peeler added that... Continue Reading »

Sunday school lessons return to Courier

Beginning with our next issue, Sept. 2, The Baptist Courier will reintroduce Sunday school lessons. The lessons will be based on LifeWay Christian Resources? two most popular Sunday school series, ?Explore the Bible? and ?Bible Studies for Life,? and... Continue Reading »

Earlier listening sessions?

First, let me say I truly believe in the Great Commission of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ (Matthew 28:19, 20). Second, what was the rationale behind bringing the GCR to a vote prior to conducting regional ?listening sessions?... Continue Reading »

Murphy still finding ways to fulfill his Christian faith

Editor's note: Jim Murphy has been active in Southern Baptist work for much of his life. Before retiring from denominational work in 2007, he had served for 21 years with the North American Mission Board and seven years with... Continue Reading »

400-plus to gather for ‘GCR Conversation’

More than 500 South Carolina Baptist church leaders have registered for a one-day ?Great Commission Resurgence Conversation,? set for Aug. 24 at White Oak Conference Center in Winnsboro. The meeting is envisioned by South Carolina Baptist Convention officials as... Continue Reading »

We are but God’s vessels

I believe our Southern Baptist Convention and our church members are confused. We are putting too much emphasis on worldly views of money, success, the economy and limiting our God. We understand God's direction giving us the Great Commission;... Continue Reading »

Missions leader Avery Willis dies at 76

Avery T. Willis Jr., creator of the MasterLife discipleship series and former mission board executive, died July 30, after a seven-month battle with leukemia. He was 76.... Continue Reading »

Alastair Walker sharing gospel ‘the old-fashioned way’

In retirement, Alastair Walker has found a new passion for evangelism, knocking on doors, going into homes and sharing the gospel with those who are lost. Walker, two years into an interim pastorate at First Baptist Church, Campobello, in... Continue Reading »