The Baptist Courier

Heeding God's command in Acts 1:8, local churches and Baptist associations spent time this summer concentrating on meeting needs in local communities. The Judea Project paired associations with churches to serve locally in much-needed areas. Lexington and York Baptist... Continue Reading »

It is a largely untouched area. In the name of safety, no one has dared to enter the inner-city streets of Charleston. Behind the pristine streets of the Battery and the shops along the market is a largely avoided... Continue Reading »

"Facing the Giants," a movie that was written and produced by two pastors of a Georgia Baptist church, will open in theaters in late September.... Continue Reading »

Almost 40 percent of Americans acknowledge having some prejudice against Muslims, but those with Muslim acquaintances are more likely to show favorable attitudes, a new USA Today/Gallup Poll shows.... Continue Reading »

More than 255 people, representing 27 area churches, attended an EPIC (Equipping People in Church) training event at Charleston Southern University Aug. 5.... Continue Reading »

The Grammy-nominated Christian worship band SONICFLOOd will kick off a special concert tour called "This Generation ? Declaring God's Glory to Every Nation" at Charleston Southern University on Sunday, Aug. 27, at 7 p.m.... Continue Reading »

Rick Ezell, most recently of Naperville, Ill., has been elected pastor of First Baptist Church, Greer. He is the the 23rd pastor in the 125-year history of the church. He begins his duties Sept. 10.... Continue Reading »

Frank Stevenson, sales manager for Palmetto Bus Sales, presented keys to a new 32-passenger Starcraft bus for Martha Franks Baptist Retirement Center to South Carolina Baptist Ministries for the Aging president Richard McLawhorn Aug. 1. Also pictured are Martha... Continue Reading »

Operation Knit Together intends to take the pain out of spring for all the orphans in Moldova. But it's going to take a lot of shoes, socks and volunteers to provide for the residents of the country's 66 institutions.... Continue Reading »

Mix one part Thunder Road roller coaster and one part water park with four parts teenagers and bake at nearly 100 degrees ?... Continue Reading »

Silverstreet is a small town in South Carolina. Moldova is a small country in Eastern Europe. Until recently, diminutive size was about all they had in common.... Continue Reading »

Under the theme ?Icon the Magazine: It's All About Image,? Summersalt, the youth camp held annually at White Oak Conference Center, challenged students to be the image of Christ.... Continue Reading »