The Baptist Courier

Mike Edens MIKE EDENS is the new pastor of Palmetto Baptist Church, Boiling Springs. Edens and his wife Marsha have two sons, Isaac and Caleb.               Ralph Jett RALPH JETT began duties May... Continue Reading »

The Multi-Focus Missionary Group of Mountain Rest Baptist Church, Beaverdam Baptist Association, organized a church-wide drive to help the Red Cross office in Walhalla with “comfort kits.” Sixty-nine kits – which include a washcloth, towel, toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, comb... Continue Reading »

North Greenville University's Downtown Impact Team spends two days each week working with the homeless in downtown Greenville.... Continue Reading »

Ben Davis, president/CEO of Connie Maxwell Children's Home, is pictured with former students Cecil and Frances Sandifer at the dedication of the new Sandifer Dining Hall on the Greenwood campus.... Continue Reading »

The strongly worded 10-point declaration, 'toward a Great Commission Resurgence,? released April 27, was a needed 'shock? for an unhealthy Southern Baptist Convention, according to SBC president Johnny Hunt.... Continue Reading »

South Carolina pastor and former state convention president David Gallamore has been appointed by SBC president Johnny Hunt to chair the 70-member Committee on Committees of the Southern Baptist Convention.... Continue Reading »

It wasn't a natural disaster, but it impacted more than a quarter-million people. It happened on the coast of South Carolina, and people came from as far away as Louisiana and Virginia to assist. It was Myrtle Beach Bike... Continue Reading »

If Southern Baptists want to see a ?Great Commission Resurgence,? Henry Blackaby believes they need to focus on the relationship between disciples and the living Lord Jesus, not launch a new emphasis on evangelism.... Continue Reading »

More than 30 South Carolina Baptist Campers on Mission capped off their annual spring rally by traveling to LifeWay's Ridgecrest Conference Center near Asheville, where they helped spruce up the scenic mountain retreat.... Continue Reading »

Youth Bible Drill was held May 2 at St. Andrews Baptist Church, Columbia. The 34 participants were in grades 7, 8, or 9 and represented churches from all over the state.... Continue Reading »

A fishing retreat turned into something more when a men's group from State Street Baptist Church, Cayce, took place in an ?Ironman Outdoors? ministry catfish retreat May 1-3.... Continue Reading »

Landscaping, food drives, home repairs, hospital ministry, and free car washes are a few of the community outreach options for churches interested in a one-day community outreach event. At least four South Carolina churches have embraced the ministry strategy... Continue Reading »