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South Carolina’s ‘most international county’ to launch multiethnic church

When Jim Goodroe traveled to Dallas in 2005 to attend a national ethnic ministry summit, he came home with a vision for a multiethnic church in Spartanburg. What he couldn't have foreseen in 2005 was that, thanks in large... Continue Reading »

SCBC president releases statement on Hammond resignation

Rudy Gray, president of the South Carolina Baptist Convention, released the following statement to The Baptist Courier regarding Geoff Hammond"s resignation as president of the North American Mission Board on Aug. 11:... Continue Reading »

Devastating fire

As the Courier reported so well, Garden City Baptist Church suffered a devastating fire on Sunday morning, June 28. I want to express our sincere appreciation to the countless folks who have called and written to us in the... Continue Reading »

YouTube video sparks North Greenville University choir reunion

A YouTube video celebrating the 80th birthday of Betty Smith Campbell inspired a reunion of choir members from North Greenville University's days as a two-year college.... Continue Reading »

Shivers explores basics of Christianity in latest book

The foundational beliefs of the faith are explored in a concise way to enhance spiritual growth and service in ?Christian Basics 101,? written by Frank Shivers, a vocational evangelist who lives in Columbia.... Continue Reading »

Welsh Neck Association rediscovers treasures

Associational records can be a gold mine of information for churches and individuals, and Welsh Neck Baptist Association has proven to be just that for South Carolina Baptists. Established in 1832, its records demonstrate determination by early Baptists to... Continue Reading »

Crossing Carolina for August 6, 2009

Greg Dover GREG DOVER, associate pastor of Earle Street Baptist Church in Greenville since June, was ordained to the ministry on July 19 by his home church, First Baptist in Greenville. Participants in the ordination included Stephen Clyborne, pastor... Continue Reading »

South Carolina Showcase for August 6, 2009

Jim Goodroe, director of missions for the Spartanburg County Baptist Network, recently spoke to Welsh Neck Baptist Association pastors about “Making Pearls in the Midst of the Oyster of Church Conflict.” Pastors enjoyed a fish fry and fellowship at... Continue Reading »

Anderson University students tackle critical ministry in New York City

Current and future Anderson University students recently returned from a week of ministry in New York City that was eye-opening, challenging and spiritually formational. From June 26-July 2, a team of 16 students and staff became members of the... Continue Reading »

M-Fuge students serve in Lowcountry

This summer marks the 10th year Charleston Southern University has welcomed LifeWay's M-Fuge groups to campus. Over the course of the summer, 3,500 students from 14 states will disperse to various ministry assignments in the Lowcountry.... Continue Reading »

First Person: God is making his name known among Muslims through South Carolina Baptists

I cannot begin to tell you how much South Carolina volunteers have blessed the work God is doing here! East Cooper Baptist Church in Mount Pleasant was the first South Carolina group I was introduced to through my supervisor,... Continue Reading »

Louise King Crumpler

Louise King Crumpler, 80, of Greer, wife of retired pastor Earl Crumpler, died July 26, 2009.... Continue Reading »