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Developing?Disciples: Refusing to go to church is dangerous, sinful for Christians

It is dangerous for one who claims to be a Christian to refuse to attend, and be active in, a local church. Not only is it dangerous, I believe it is sinful. Please let me explain.... Continue Reading »

Eddie S. Lieberman

Eddie S. Lieberman, 93, of Greenville, who was born Jewish but converted to Christianity as a young man and spent his life preaching and supporting missionary work, died Nov. 25, 2006.... Continue Reading »

Carl E. Compton

Carl E. Compton, 85, a pastor and former president of the South Carolina Baptist Convention and a former Baptist Courier trustee, died Dec. 4, 2006, in Myrtle Beach.... Continue Reading »

Hope in the midst of hunger

Villagers stand in a small huddle around a stack of 50-kilogram bags of rice, speaking the Tamashek language in heated tones. 'this is the hardest part,? says Nate Gunter, a journeyman missionary working in Bankilare, Niger. 'they?re saying it's... Continue Reading »

NGU Impact team forms relationships at Palmetto Boys Home

The North Greenville University Baptist Campus Ministry sends out 16 community teams and 13 weekend teams that each find different ways to witness to a variety of people around South Carolina.... Continue Reading »

Holston Creek presents ‘Bethlehem Walk’

A 135-member cast will present the ?Bethlehem Walk,? an outdoor walk-through drama Dec. 15-17 from 6-9:30 p.m. at Holston Creek Baptist Church, Inman.... Continue Reading »

Courageous call

I?d like to thank Bill Curtis for his clear and courageous call to tone down the rhetoric against Calvinism. Returning to 'the old paths? would do us well. It's peculiar how some sing for 'the old time religion? but... Continue Reading »

Wal-Mart changes contribution policy

Wal-Mart, the nation's largest retailer and non-governmental employer ? facing protests over its association with homosexual activist groups ? issued a statement Nov. 21 that it would ?not make corporate contributions to support or oppose highly controversial issues unless... Continue Reading »

Easley author tells tragic story

?Buried Memories,? by Easley author Stephen Wilson, has been released by Tate Publishing and Enterprises, LLC. The Christian book is the story of three young brothers? camping trip ending in tragedy when two of the brothers remain missing. The... Continue Reading »

Irmo Sunday school class reaches milestone

'ten thousand dollars? I can't believe it!? But it was true. In 1996, Anne Brooks was on staff at the South Carolina Baptist Convention and watched a video about the Adopt An Annuitant program. It was the first time... Continue Reading »

South Carolina Showcase for December 14, 2006

Todd Montgomery, second from left, was licensed to the ministry Oct. 8. Terry Corder, pastor of Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church, Kershaw Baptist Association, presented the certificate. With Montgomery are his wife Sharon and daughter Kristin.     Old Fort... Continue Reading »

In Lexington Association, Chapin serves community through ’40 Days of Outreach’

Chapin Baptist Church launched an effort to serve the community of Chapin through ?40 Days of Outreach,? which began in October. During the last 40 days, the Chapin Baptist family has engaged in 46 different service projects, donating 1,787... Continue Reading »