The Baptist Courier

South Carolina Baptists shipped 6,448 five-gallon plastic buckets loaded with food to Haiti, exceeding a state goal of 5,000 buckets. In Chile, local churches are serving up to 2,000 meals a day after receiving equipment and training from two... Continue Reading »

Mercedes Iturra has something she didn't have before Chile's 8.8-magnitude earthquake ? a newfound love of Scripture.... Continue Reading »

I want to address a decision made at our most recent South Carolina Baptist Convention meeting in Columbia that we not use the $7 million-plus in the reserve fund that we have on hand.... Continue Reading »

In the March 18 issue, you have presented so many issues and concerns that there is no way I can address all of them that interest me. But there are a couple I feel impelled to comment upon. All... Continue Reading »

Pastor Rob Pierce hit the nail on the head in his letter (March 4). I believe the biggest roadblock to evangelism is a lack of discipleship. Christ said to make disciples, not converts. He said to make disciples, teaching... Continue Reading »

Due to the relentless warfare occurring in daily living, the purposes of God cannot be achieved without there being strife. The victories Christians achieve can only be attained through rigorous discipline and daily battling against the forces of evil.... Continue Reading »

The numbers are in, and the results are positive: South Carolina Baptist Convention churches baptized 18,970 believers in 2009, a significant increase from the previous year.... Continue Reading »

Carolina Baptists value people, partnerships, prayer, innovation and integrity. We always have; we always will. Because these ideals and people are so precious to us, we should want to be involved in today's public arena. As Christians, we need... Continue Reading »

You have seen the heartbreaking pictures. You have heard the desperate cries for help. The needs are staggering! The devastating effects following Haiti's earthquake will last for perhaps a generation. We already know of approximately 200,000 deaths, one to... Continue Reading »

An Upstate evangelistic event that has resulted in more than 600 faith professions among teenagers will be held April 11 in Spartanburg. The Challenge 2010 youth crusade, held over three nights last year, will be condensed into a one-night... Continue Reading »

Luke Dodenhoff's first trip to Camp McCall was with his father for a week of Lad Camp. As an older camper, Luke made his profession of faith at McCall on July 10, 2003. Because of his decision, Luke's family... Continue Reading »

I have always held a special affinity and affection for pastors. I would imagine that this comes from growing up in a pastor's home and being introduced to great pastors during my childhood and teenage years.... Continue Reading »