The Baptist Courier

I would like to thank each South Carolina Baptist for allowing me the privilege of serving this year as your convention president. This year has been very enjoyable and exciting as I visited in each association in our state... Continue Reading »

Who's buried in Lenin's tomb? Apparently, no one. But after 81 years, Russians are considering that maybe it is time to dig a grave for the architect of the Bolshevik Revolution.... Continue Reading »

The Great Commission Initiative (GCI) adopted by the state convention's Executive Board in October will be voted on at the annual SCBC meeting in Columbia Nov. 15-16. The recommendations came from an Executive Board task force which had worked... Continue Reading »

Some pastors shy away from talking about money. After all, they might say, the church is about spiritual matters such as getting souls saved. Absolutely -? but then why do you suppose Jesus made such a big deal out... Continue Reading »

The United States House passed a hate crimes bill. This bill elevates homosexual behavior to the status of a civil right, equating sexual choice with race and gender. While the bill does not directly offer criminal penalties for people... Continue Reading »

Charleston Southern University dedicated a new, state-of-the-art science building Oct. 14 that will offer students a stronger curriculum and allow for undergraduate research opportunities that didn't exist before.... Continue Reading »

Charleston Lodging Company LLC is expected to break ground on a Wingate Inn hotel at Charleston Southern University later this year, making it the first hotel in the chain's history to locate on a university campus.... 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 »

Six Ministry leadership houses were dedicated at Anderson University Oct. 16. The new concept provides for students with a common community service or ministry objective a place to live together and put their plans into action.... 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 »

Fairview Baptist Church, Greer, held its first worship service in its new facility Oct. 16. Carlisle Driggers, executive director-treasurer of the South Carolina Baptist Convention, was guest speaker for the celebration service attended by more than 900 people.... 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 »