The Baptist Courier

Willie Nelson once noted the joys of the journey. He looked forward to being ?on the road again.? I know exactly what he's talking about. Recently, I rode my Harley to work, and that eight-mile ride struck a chord.... Continue Reading »

On a sunny June afternoon, motorists on the busy highway of Poonamalee, in India, stopped rapidly in a concert of skids when a truck lost its glistening cargo. Unpolished gold fragments and gold dust. People spilled from their cars... Continue Reading »

Ron Duncan, who for the past six years served in East Asia for the International Mission Board, began duties Aug. 1 as associational missionary/director of missions for the Pickens-Twelve Mile Baptist Association.... Continue Reading »

It has been an exciting summer for Dan. A student at The Citadel, Dan, whose last name is withheld here for security purposes, is studying in an Arab country to better learn the language while also serving as a... Continue Reading »

Anderson University's new David T. Clamp Graduate School of Christian Ministry kicked off Thursday, Aug. 6, with a special consecration service at the school's Daniel Recital Hall.... Continue Reading »

Two South Carolina Baptist churches recently sent volunteers to Bethea Baptist Retirement Community in Darlington to help with a variety of projects there.... Continue Reading »

What do Hardee's and Home Depot have in common? Both companies are dabbling in areas that are best left alone. Both are pandering to individuals and groups that enjoy public displays of explicit sexual activities. I sent letters to... Continue Reading »

Summer camps sponsored by the South Carolina Baptist Convention made an impact for eternity in ways both measurable and immeasurable this summer. Read highlights of four of the camps offered for children and students.... Continue Reading »

Thank you for the article about the nursing home ministry conducted by Inman First Baptist Church (Aug. 6). There is a tremendous need for such ministries in just about every community.... Continue Reading »

Leaders from eight states attended an Ethnic Ministry Convocation sponsored by the Spartanburg County Baptist Network on July 30 at Southside Baptist Church. Plenary and breakout sessions covered African and African-American, Asian, Eastern European, Hispanic, and multiethnic ministry.... Continue Reading »

President Geoff Hammond and three of his closest associates resigned their positions with the North American Mission Board after trustees met more than seven hours in executive session Aug. 11 at the board's Alpharetta, Ga., headquarters.... Continue Reading »

Through devotions, platform guests, and worship, messengers to the 189th annual meeting of the South Carolina Baptist Convention will embrace the theme of ?Building Healthy Families, Growing Strong Churches.? The meeting will be Tuesday-Wednesday, Nov. 10-11, at the Columbia... Continue Reading »