The Baptist Courier

In the cover story of the April 30 Courier, Rudy Gray, president of the SCBC, was quoted as saying, 'the reality is that younger people are not as involved as those over 40 at our annual meetings. The real... 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 »

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 »

Reflecting the new tagline of Woman's Missionary Union ? ?Change a Life. Change the World? ? this year's WMU annual meeting and missions celebration will seek to show how people can play a part in changing the world through... Continue Reading »

?Men, we are living in the most exciting time in history,? declared Chris Wells, keynote speaker for the Salt and Light Men's Ministries Conference held April 17-18. 'there are men desperately seeking purpose and meaning in their lives,? he... Continue Reading »

Here are a few fun facts about Micah Owings: He spent his first 15 years in a small log cabin on a mountain in north Georgia. He was homeschooled for five years and raised cows, horses and pigs. He... Continue Reading »

The Courier's recent piece on the graying of SBC leadership (April 30) articulates a question that has been simmering on the back burner of issues facing Southern Baptists. Thoughtful critics, however, have been discussing it for quite a while.... Continue Reading »