The Baptist Courier

Teams from associations across the state gathered recently for the first step in helping churches prepare for this summer's Vacation Bible Schools. The State VBS Clinic, held at White Oak Conference Center, introduced leaders to Bible school curriculum, and... Continue Reading »

Sharon Fields-McCormick, a North American Mission Board missionary currently serving in Atlanta, was presented the Anderson University Alumni Service Award on Feb. 11.... Continue Reading »

More than 20 students made professions of faith at the seventh annual ?Converge? student conference held Jan. 30-Feb. 1 in Myrtle Beach.... Continue Reading »

Anderson University's ACCEL adult evening program is offering three new degrees, one of which can be earned online.... Continue Reading »

On Feb. 7, a man known for his humility and behind-the-scenes work had a rare moment in the spotlight. John C. McKnight Sr. was honored for his years of Christian service at a reception at Beaverdam Baptist Association in... Continue Reading »

Anderson University was declared the winner of the second annual blood drive competition between Anderson University and nearby rival Erskine College. Evans Whitaker, president of Anderson University, accepted the winner’s trophy at the Anderson-Erskine basketball game in Due West... Continue Reading »

When most people think of doing mission work in a foreign country, teaching chemistry at a major university may not be the first idea that comes to mind. But that is exactly what Jeff Brotherton, North Greenville University physical... Continue Reading »

Just like the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in South Dakota, a similar gathering of a half-million bikers is held each year in South Carolina: Myrtle Beach Bike Week. And like Sturgis, some bikers arrive in Myrtle Beach with their tanks... Continue Reading »

With the nation in recession's grip, Southern Baptist agencies, including institutions that serve South Carolina Baptists, are enacting measures to deal with the economic downturn. In our ?Economy Watch,? Hunter Howard, retired president of the South Carolina Chamber of... Continue Reading »

Even as they enact measures to prepare for what is likely to be a tough year on the economic front, South Carolina Baptist Convention officials say they are pleased that member churches met Cooperative Program giving expectations in 2008.... Continue Reading »

The sanctuary of Mountain Creek Baptist Church in southern Anderson County was destroyed by fire Feb. 9. More than 100 firefighters from seven Anderson County fire departments answered the alarm at about 6:30 p.m.... Continue Reading »

A couple of minutes after US Airways Flight 1549 took off from New York's LaGuardia Airport toward Charlotte on Jan. 15, David Graham heard a loud bang on the left side of plane. A seasoned air commuter, Graham turned... Continue Reading »