The Baptist Courier

While I usually write about state issues, I occasionally discuss federal issues and our leaders serving in Washington. This week, I?d like to reprint a news release I received from Washington.... Continue Reading »

In the month of May, I will be privileged to speak at the graduation ceremonies of two seminaries and at least one college. Over the last eight months, I have spoken at all of our Southern Baptist seminaries in... Continue Reading »

As a young girl, my heart's desire was to someday become a missionary. When I take the time to look back at my life, I can see where I would pick up something else and make it the priority... Continue Reading »

On behalf of the executive director-treasurer search committee, I would like to thank all South Carolina Baptists for praying for us in the fulfillment of our assigned task.... Continue Reading »

I was offended by the picture of Padgetts Creek Baptist Church recognizing the Masons. This was in the May 3 issue.... Continue Reading »

I am saddened that some in the Southern Baptist Convention are attempting to make the 'sBC tent? large enough to contain Pentecostalism. Their first step to 'sBC Pentecostalism? is the ?public ? propagating of Private Prayer Language.... Continue Reading »

I was really glad to read the truth in The Baptist Courier this afternoon (May 3 issue, ?Page: 20/20 segment one-sided?).... Continue Reading »

Following his retirement as executive director-treasurer of the South Carolina Baptist Convention, Carlisle Driggers and his wife Jeanette have moved to their home in Georgia. Their new address is: 4076 Highway 142, Shady Dale, Ga. 31085.... Continue Reading »

Prior to his election as executive director-treasurer of the South Carolina Baptist Convention on April 26, Jim Austin traced his journey faith. Watch and listen here.... Continue Reading »

The Baptist Courier is looking for good stories, and the editor is asking readers to help with the search by providing leads.... Continue Reading »

Parents received a significant show of support from South Carolina House members on April 18. After much debate on the House floor and behind the scenes, representatives voted unanimously to kill a bill that required 11-year-old girls to be... Continue Reading »

‘Voluntourism’ trend for vacationers More Americans are opting to spend their vacation time participating in what Christians have known for years as mission work – building houses and schools or visiting orphanages. The new term for this trend is... Continue Reading »