The Baptist Courier

Where have true, God-purposed ?friends? gone in this day of ours? Most of us start out seeking godly, true friends to walk with us over the stormy times, the pressured times and even our failures. But somewhere in our... Continue Reading »

These past few months have been a time of great challenge in many parts of our country caught in the path of Hurricanes Katrina, Rita and Wilma.... Continue Reading »

Two of the nation's foremost experts on Christian worldview issues spent the Oct. 28-29 weekend inspiring many of the next generation to understand and live out their Christian faith.... Continue Reading »

Kyle Lake, pastor of University Baptist Church in Waco, Tex., and a leader in the ?emerging church? movement, was electrocuted as he stepped into baptismal waters and reached out to adjust a microphone during the Sunday morning service Oct.... Continue Reading »

The scenery and clean air of the Blue Ridge Mountains does more than clear the head. For Phil Wiggins, his annual personal retreat to LifeWay Ridgecrest Conference Center refocuses his attention on God and renews his passion for the... Continue Reading »

This year's E.A. McDowell Award was presented to William Renfrow in recognition of how he applies the gospel through notable service in the business and faith communities.... Continue Reading »

In 2001, the Christian Life and Public Affairs Committee instituted the Impact Your World award. It is presented to the church that expands the kingdom of God by dealing with social/moral issues through local community ministries. This year's recipient... Continue Reading »

Williams TED WILLIAMS is serving as pastor of Abney Memorial Baptist Church, Greenwood. A graduate of Luther Rice Seminary, he also did graduate study in biblical counseling at Liberty University. He previously served Snow Memorial Baptist Church in Johnson... Continue Reading »

Timothy Shaw was licensed to the ministry Oct. 2 by McMillan Memorial Baptist Church, Marion. Presenting the certificate is his father Richard Shaw, pastor of McMillan Memorial.   The congregation of White Springs Baptist Church, Lancaster, recently broke ground... Continue Reading »

The Great Commission Initiative received nearly unanimous approval from the SCBC Executive Board during its fall meeting, Oct. 10-11, at White Oak. It has, however, raised concerns among institutional leaders over the loss in CP funding for their respective... Continue Reading »

After launching an ambitious three-year partnership with the seven-country region of South Asia, the South Carolina Baptist Convention is planning to build on the foundation laid throughout 2005.... Continue Reading »

Below is a list of upcoming dates and areas of emphasis for South Asia partnership mission trips. For more information, contact Debbie McDowell at 1-800-723-7242, ext. 5620, or email her at debbiemcdowell@scbaptist.org. Jan. 23-Feb. 2 – Vision Trip Feb.... Continue Reading »