The Baptist Courier

Spiritual darkness surrounds us, but we have the light of the world within our souls (John 8:12). In Mark 4:21, Jesus stated that it is not a good practice to put a lighted lamp under a basket. It does... Continue Reading »

Because of my trade, I read a lot of biographies on the stars. Like many others, I?m fascinated by Hollywood's constellation. People like Bogey and Sinatra and John Wayne have captured the imagination of many a film watcher for... Continue Reading »

Protestant clergy and laity are far from being of one mind about religion and politics, though most clergy and laypeople agree that their church is not heavily involved in politics, according to a report in the September/October edition of... Continue Reading »

Fred and Madeleine Van Klingeren first felt called to serve as missionaries to Romania while living in Myrtle Beach where their permanent residence is located. The couple now leads a charitable organization, Building Hope Together Ministries Inc., that was... Continue Reading »

In 1991, Romania's constitution established it as a republic with a multiparty system. It also declared individual rights such as free speech, religion and private ownership. However, government corruption, unemployment, extreme poverty and distrust of the police ? not... Continue Reading »

Southside Baptist Church, Spartanburg, will be the site of the International Mission Board's South Asia conference Oct. 12-13.... Continue Reading »

Reflecting back on the past two years, Debbie McDowell is grateful for the many ways that God has used the South Carolina Baptists in South Asia. As the director of the South Carolina Baptist Convention missions mobilization group, she... Continue Reading »

Since God called me to be a pastor, I have attempted to bring the churches which He has allowed me to serve from a position of status quo to a place where our people are learning with ever-increasing passion... Continue Reading »

A service to commemorate 50 years of church music ministry through the South Carolina Baptist Convention will be held Nov. 13 at First Baptist Church, Greer.... Continue Reading »

I am delighted to write this note to you in this edition of The Baptist Courier. Judging by the very positive response, it would seem many of our people read the Courier with great interest and much appreciation.... Continue Reading »

God went beyond our prayers in His responses to the requests made for our state's recent marriage enrichment weekend at White Oak Conference Center. One couple who participated in our 2006 Victorious Marriage Conference noted in a survey that... Continue Reading »

A Wall Street Journal story Sept. 5 focusing on California pastor Rick Warren asserts that upheaval has occurred in various churches that have embraced his ?Purpose-Driven? emphasis.... Continue Reading »