The Baptist Courier

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 »

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 »

Charlie Bowen CHARLIE BOWEN has completed 39 years of dual service to Elko Baptist Church in Barnwell-Bamberg Association. He retired recently after serving 16 years as minister of music. He previously had served the church as pastor for 23... 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 »

Mack Eldridge Fletcher, 76, of Granite Falls, N.C., who formerly served as a minister in South Carolina, died Feb. 23, 2010.... 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 »

Robbie Martin, 48, pastor of Low Country Community Church in Murrells Inlet, died March 10, 2010.... 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 »

Nathan J. Neely, 82, of Lancaster, pastor of Mitford Baptist Church in Great Falls, died March 14, 2010, at Carolinas Medical Center.... 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 »

Van Hinton Porter, 86, of West Columbia, a long-serving pastor, died Feb. 19, 2010.... Continue Reading »