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South Carolina Showcase for March 29, 2012

The youth of Hunt’s Memorial Baptist Church, Easley, visited homebound members on Feb. 25, including Ethel Taylor (center), who will celebrate her 100th birthday in May. The youth brought “lots of love, hugs, smiles, prayers, gifts baskets, candy baskets,... Continue Reading »

Sumter teen picked for National WMU honor

Makayla Swygert, a Sumter teenager, has been recognized by National WMU (Woman's Missionary Union) as one of three National Top Teens for her involvement in missions.... Continue Reading »

Pastor beats the odds, survives aggressive leukemia

When Bob Eubanks, pastor of Ridge Baptist Church in Summerville, was diagnosed with stage-four cancer, his doctor figured he had three to four months to live. Four years later, he is preparing to celebrate the church's 140th anniversary.... Continue Reading »

Letter: ‘Astute’ editor to be missed

In a time when almost every word is scrutinized for indications of whose side is he on, Don Kirkland has performed a magnificent service to the Baptists of South Carolina. It is hard to believe that he is retiring... Continue Reading »

‘Lottie’ film aims for theaters, DVD

Charlotte ?Lottie? Moon left a privileged life in Virginia in the late 1800s to follow God's call to war-torn China ? and spent the rest of her life there. ?Lottie's life and message needs to reach a new generation,?... Continue Reading »

Southeastern chapel service addresses sexual assault charge

A chapel service for the seminary community and a meeting for campus residents have followed the arrest of a Southeastern Seminary student on sexual assault charges on March 17.... Continue Reading »

Letter: Kirkland: Splendid job

In my latest (and much loved) edition of The Baptist Courier, I read of Don Kirkland's upcoming retirement. I rejoice for Don; I grieve for the rest of us. Don has done such a splendid job as our editor.... Continue Reading »

RA program reenergized at Garden City church

After years of gradually becoming inactive, Royal Ambassadors is now alive and well at Garden City Baptist Church.... Continue Reading »

Letter: Seed-sowing is interesting

My yard seems to be very hesitant in sprouting the seeds I sow on it. I guess I do not do all that I should in preparation. But here is an interesting fact: The moral and spiritual seeds planted... Continue Reading »

Survey: Bible readers prefer one translation but consult many

Among regular Bible readers, more than a third indicate they read it nearly every day and typically use one primary version of the Bible.... Continue Reading »

Letter: Change name if it hinders

I am Southern Baptist because of the faithful witness of Christian believers. It was a neighbor who first took my mom and us young children to church. My mom received Christ and was baptized in a Southern Baptist church.... Continue Reading »

Stetzer’s webcast goes to a weekly format

'the Exchange,? a free webshow directed toward pastors and church leaders hosted by Ed Stetzer, now broadcasts in a weekly format.... Continue Reading »