The Baptist Courier

Will ?A Goal of One: Every Church Baptizing at Least One in 2006? make a difference in South Carolina? It already is, as calls and e-mails pour into the evangelism and missions office from across the state. Pastors are... Continue Reading »

During a ?family chat? with some 200 North American Mission Board employees on Feb. 22, North American Mission Board president Robert Reccord advised employees to ?keep your heads high, stay on task, pray a lot and reflect Christ in... Continue Reading »

The 2006 Legislative Session is passing quickly. One of the hot topics that government officials are discussing is teaching the critical analysis of evolution in public schools. Education lobbyists and others want to teach the theory of evolution as... Continue Reading »

As Tony Hemphill sat in a Hartsville courthouse, he had an epiphany that changed his ministry philosophy.... Continue Reading »

I trust this letter finds you well, happy and rejoicing in the Lord Jesus. Please know you are not only loved and appreciated, but prayed for. I want to encourage your heart today. I do not know the things... Continue Reading »

Teams from associations across the state gathered Feb. 18 for the first step in helping churches prepare for this summer's Vacation Bible Schools. The state VBS Clinic, held at White Oak Conference Center, introduced leaders to curriculum and gave... Continue Reading »

It was my privilege to represent South Carolina Baptists on the Foreign Mission Board (now International Mission Board) for 10 years. During that period, hundreds of missionaries were sent out after being carefully questioned regarding their conversion and beliefs.... Continue Reading »

Barry Crocker BARRY CROCKER began duties as senior pastor of Langston Baptist Church, Conway, Feb. 19. A native of New York, Crocker is a graduate of Roberts Wesleyan College, Rochester, N.Y.; and Southeastern and Covington seminaries. He was previously... Continue Reading »

Guess the apostle Paul wasn’t a Baptist – 1 Cor. 14:18: “I thank God that I speak in tongues more than all of you.” 1 Cor. 14:39: “So, dear brothers and sisters, be eager to prophesy, and don’t forbid... Continue Reading »

James Caldwell retired Dec. 31 as minister of music at Riverland Hills Baptist Church, Columbia, where he had served for 37 years, culminating 47 years in music ministry.... Continue Reading »

I would like to respond to the “tongues” issue by asking this: Did the same Jesus who said in Mark 16:15, “Go ye into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature,” continue his command in verse... Continue Reading »

The recommendations embraced by the state convention executives and, now, the Executive Committee include: ? That every segment of SBC life be encouraged to reaffirm our commitment to biblical stewardship and to our cooperation in the Great Commission/Acts 1:8... Continue Reading »