The Baptist Courier

I attended the South Carolina Baptist Convention Pastor's Conference and annual convention this week. On Nov. 13, we passed a recommendation that sets into motion the decreasing of our percentage of giving to the Cooperative Program funds that stay... Continue Reading »

'sir! Sir!? the Bangladeshi man called as he tried to catch up to a South Carolina volunteer on a shadowy street in Dhaka. Dewey Ogburn* turned toward the man, expecting him to ask for money, food or medicine. 'thank... Continue Reading »

In the November issue of Charleston Magazine, the late John Hamrick, former pastor and founding president of Charleston Southern University, was named as one of ?Charleston's 100 most influential people who have set our course since 1670,? when the... Continue Reading »

The South Carolina Baptist Convention has posted a photo gallery from the 2007 SCBC annual meeting held Nov. 13-14 at the Florence Civic Center.... Continue Reading »

With this being my last article in 'the Pastor's Corner,? I want to express my thanks to editor Don Kirkland and the staff at The Baptist Courier for all you have done to support and encourage the pastors throughout... Continue Reading »

Twenty-five Charleston Southern students were involved in community missions Nov. 3. Sixteen of those students joined with several members from Charleston Baptist Association and Ravenel First Baptist Church and headed to a local mobile home park.... Continue Reading »

Ron Taylor was elected as the new director of missions for Pee Dee Baptist Association during its fall meeting.... Continue Reading »

North Greenville University recently broke ground for the Eddie Runion Creative Arts Center and the Ole 414 Studio. The ceremony took place at the site, located at the corner of Highways 414 and 253. These are the first two... Continue Reading »

Ben Avon Baptist Church, Spartanburg, believes in Acts 1:8. This year the church has sent missionaries from ages 9 to 90 to carry out the Great Commission.... Continue Reading »

This year, the E.A. McDowell Award for individual Christian service goes to Ashley Cummings, in recognition of how she applies the gospel through notable service in the area of crisis care for victims of domestic violence.... Continue Reading »

Alice Drive Baptist Church, Sumter, exists to help people take their next step toward Jesus. ?We do this by helping them to ?Know Jesus, Know Community, Grow Character and Go Share,? ? according to pastor Clay Smith. The strength... Continue Reading »

Youth Alive was held Oct. 20 at Charleston Southern University. Activities of the annual event included praise and worship time led by Jonathan Phillips and his band from North Spartanburg First Baptist Church.... Continue Reading »