The Baptist Courier

The South Carolina chapter of the Fruitland Alumni Association will have its annual fall meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 14, during the South Carolina Baptist Convention in Taylors.... Continue Reading »

With our South Carolina Baptist Convention annual meeting just around the corner, I want you to know how delighted I am at the prospect of seeing you all as we gather together to celebrate our fellowship and unity as... Continue Reading »

Unfortunately, the political world is a nasty place. It reminds me of growing up in western North Carolina. My dad was a house painter. He used to get up early and fix something called liver mush for breakfast. He... Continue Reading »

Representatives from seven states and as many South Asian countries gathered for the International Mission Board's South Asia mobilization conference Oct. 12-13 at Southside Baptist Church in Spartanburg.... Continue Reading »

Hawaiians thankful: No deaths or serious injuries Hawaii Baptists are expressing thanks that no deaths or serious injuries were reported when a 6.7-magnitude earthquake shook the island chain around 7 a.m. local time Sunday, Oct. 15. The quake was... Continue Reading »

Rod Elliott ROD ELLIOTT began serving Oct. 1 as senior pastor of Kelleytown Baptist Church, Hartsville. He previously was pastor of Salem Baptist Church, Saluda. A former human resource manager, Elliott is a graduate of USC-Aiken and Southeastern Baptist... Continue Reading »

Clarence Freeman has been named interim director of missions for North Greenville Baptist Association following the resignation of Steve Rutledge.... Continue Reading »

Jim Murphy, associate in co-ed organization/ministry/language for the Woman's Missionary Union, will retire at the end of December. He has been with WMU since May of 2000.... Continue Reading »

Southside Baptist Church, Gaffney, held groundbreaking Sept. 24 for a new family life center, with the church members using an old-fashioned plow to symbolize “pulling together.” Pictured behind the plow are (l to r) Louise Porter, oldest female church... Continue Reading »

After an outstanding performance by SONICFLOOd and Dalton, Charleston Southern University follows up by bringing in three more Christian groups. The tour is headlined by the sister trio BarlowGirl and features special guests Matthew West and Downhere.... Continue Reading »

Noted Christian author and leadership expert Tim Elmore challenged Anderson University students to focus on singular goals and pursue them with focus in a campus worship appearance and evening seminar on leadership Oct. 17.... Continue Reading »

On Sept. 30, North Greenville University hosted the second annual Crusader Cup, a high school academic tournament for upstate middle and high schools. Twenty-seven teams representing 14 schools competed in the tournament.... Continue Reading »