The Baptist Courier

The state budget took center stage even before the General Assembly began the 2009 session. The senators and house members opened the session one week and furloughed themselves the next. Hopefully, we will have a productive year when everything... Continue Reading »

Seven out of 10 regular churchgoers would be at least somewhat open to switching denominations, with dramatic differences between Protestants and Roman Catholics, according to a study released by Ellison Research of Phoenix.... Continue Reading »

With terms like ?economic crisis? and ?layoffs? routinely leading nightly newscasts, South Carolina Baptist churches are not immune to the pressures of tough economic times, but the state convention's retirement services director hopes churches won't borrow from the pastor's... Continue Reading »

The headline called out from newspapers around the world ? the ongoing credit crunch had claimed another victim.... Continue Reading »

Richard Porter RICHARD PORTER, pastor of Branchville Baptist Church, Orangeburg-Calhoun Baptist Association, for the last 12 years, retired Dec. 31. Porter was a pastor for more than 33 years. He was elected first vice president of the South Carolina... Continue Reading »

Three men who have served more than 55 years as deacons were honored by Antioch Baptist Church, Hartsville, during an annual deacon retreat. From left: Adrian Flowers, Thomas Hill, pastor John Helms and Don Gainey.   Mark Canipe, pastor... Continue Reading »

John McKnight of Westminster, a retired Baptist pastor who has served as chaplain at Oconee Memorial Hospital in Seneca for the past nine years, will sign copies of a new book, ?From My Heart to Yours,? at 1 p.m.... Continue Reading »

Scholarships for South Carolina Baptist college/university and seminary students pursuing a church-related vocation are now available through the state convention's collegiate ministry group.... Continue Reading »

Southern Baptist Theological Seminary held graduation Dec. 12 in Alumni Memorial Chapel. The class included 209 graduates, a record for the December commencement.... Continue Reading »

There are college students in South Carolina who are growing in their faith, reading the Bible, and giving significantly from their checking accounts in order to show people they don't even know that God loves them.... Continue Reading »

God is at work in South Asia. As South Carolina enters the final year of our partnership, learn about the 2009 projects and ways that you can pray for South Asia.... Continue Reading »

An innovative new master of ministry degree will be offered by Anderson University in both classroom and online formats beginning in August 2009, pending approval of the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.... Continue Reading »