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Capitol View – by Joe Mack

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 »

First Person: Pray for laborers in harvest – by Frank Page

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 »

First Person: Trip to the Ukraine was my ‘uttermost’

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 »

Thank you

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 »

Offended

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

Opening ‘Pandora’s Box’

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 »

Thanks for the truth

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 »

Former exec Driggers has new address

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 »

Video: Jim Austin discusses his journey of faith

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 »

Courier seeking your ‘people story’ ideas

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

Capitol View – by Joe Mack

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 »

Faith in Today’s World for May 3, 2007

‘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 »