The Baptist Courier

Robert Coleman, professor of discipleship and evangelism at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, will be the featured speaker at 'shepherding the Shepherd,? Sept. 24-26, at the newly renovated White Oak Conference Center.... Continue Reading »

Quinn Hooks QUINN HOOKS, pastor of Evergreen Baptist Church, Effingham, recently earned two post-graduate degrees. In May, he received a master’s degree in human services with a focus in executive leadership from Liberty University in Lynchburg, Va. Hooks also... Continue Reading »

The Cambodian Ministry of United Baptist Church, Spartanburg, is experiencing tremendous growth. Pastor Sam Duong, back row center, baptized 10 from United and three from Gate City in Greensboro, N.C., on July 26. These were the first children and... Continue Reading »

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 »