The Baptist Courier

Columbia's Shandon Baptist Church was founded in October 1907. As we celebrate the 100th year of the church's ministry, we are seeking photographs of several former pastors.... Continue Reading »

The Anderson University athletic department made Conference Carolinas history Friday by winning its fourth straight Messick Sportsmanship Award.... Continue Reading »

Okla. law barring funds for abortion Oklahoma pro-life advocates finally achieved enactment of an abortion-restricting measure, even though the governor refused to sign it into law. A bill barring state-funded, elective abortions became law May 23 after five days... Continue Reading »

On behalf of the Baptist Collegiate Ministries at Virginia Tech, I would like to thank you for the prayers and encouragement that you enabled BaptistCourier.com readers to share with folks here.... Continue Reading »

The two South Carolina Baptist retirement facilities in Darlington and Laurens are now ?communities? rather than centers.... Continue Reading »

Year-to-date contributions through the Southern Baptist Convention's Cooperative Program are 2.22 percent ahead of the same time frame in 2006.... Continue Reading »

As we continue our emphasis upon spiritual awakening, renewal and revival, we continue to focus upon God's prescription found in 2 Chronicles 7:14.... Continue Reading »

outh Carolinians were among the graduates receiving degrees in May at New Orleans, Midwestern, Southeastern and Southern seminaries.... Continue Reading »

Students at Coastal Carolina University in South Carolina are rebuilding the past. Well, not exactly rebuilding it. More like replicating it.... Continue Reading »

Frank Page was expected to be nominated for the customary second term as president of the Southern Baptist Convention as this issue of The Baptist Courier went to press June 8.... Continue Reading »

Chris Butler CHRIS BUTLER began duties April 1 as student ministry associate at Lexington Baptist Church, Lexington. He had previously served at Lexington as a summer intern and returned after serving as minister of students and outreach at First... Continue Reading »

A crowd of 1,500 people, including three former presidents, gathered in Charlotte, N.C., May 31 to dedicate the Billy Graham Library, something the evangelist called ?just a building? and an instrument to share the gospel.... Continue Reading »