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Staying focused in 2012 requires that we be a Great Commission Living people. Matthew 28:18-20 tells us what that will look like: ?And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, ?All authority has been given to Me in heaven... Continue Reading »

Ehrhardt Baptist Church, along with other churches and individuals in the community, sponsored the third annual “Come to the Table” for area residents. Begun as a soup supper the Wednesday before Thanksgiving and followed by a similar event in... Continue Reading »

This year, the NFL has given its blessing for churches to broadcast the Super Bowl, relaxing a previously restrictive policy and allowing public showings of the big game on TVs larger than 55 inches.... Continue Reading »

In Nazi Germany, theologian Dietrich Bonhoeffer taught in an underground seminary. He wrote a book of that experience entitled ?Life Together.? The book detailed the necessity of the church functioning as a living and vibrant organism that he called... Continue Reading »

It's January, and time for ordained ministers to consider how to allocate their compensation ?package.? This is very important to handle correctly, or else ministers will pay more income tax than they really owe.... Continue Reading »

The South Carolina Baptist Convention recently added two staff positions in the church-planting group. Both positions establish regional networkers with local churches and associations as they plant new churches.... Continue Reading »

Residents and staff members of Martha Franks Baptist Retirement Community in Laurens gathered around a special mirror in December to reflect on and pray for the impact of Southern Baptist missionary efforts around the globe. They also gave $6,669... Continue Reading »

I say amen to the two letters in the Jan. 5 Baptist Courier. Jesus didn't say to go out and be popular, but to ?go out and preach the gospel.?... Continue Reading »

Harleyville pastor Martin W. Wiles has published a third book, ?Grace Greater Than Sin.?... Continue Reading »

As a 32-year bivocational school teacher/pastor, I am painfully aware of the lostness of the secular culture outside our walls. I engage it every day. I am not at all convinced that a denominational name change will aid our... Continue Reading »

I was deeply touched by the articles, ?2012 brings new hope for Laurel congregation,? and ?Dissolved church's assets carry missions impact,? in the Jan. 5 issue.... Continue Reading »

Scholarships for South Carolina Baptist college and seminary students pursuing a church-related vocation are now available through the state convention's collegiate ministry group.... Continue Reading »