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South Carolina’s ‘most international county’ to launch multiethnic church

When Jim Goodroe traveled to Dallas in 2005 to attend a national ethnic ministry summit, he came home with a vision for a multiethnic church in Spartanburg. What he couldn't have foreseen in 2005 was that, thanks in large... Continue Reading »

North American Mission Board president, 3 associates, resign

President Geoff Hammond and three of his closest associates resigned their positions with the North American Mission Board after trustees met more than seven hours in executive session Aug. 11 at the board's Alpharetta, Ga., headquarters.... Continue Reading »

SCBC president releases statement on Hammond resignation

Rudy Gray, president of the South Carolina Baptist Convention, released the following statement to The Baptist Courier regarding Geoff Hammond"s resignation as president of the North American Mission Board on Aug. 11:... Continue Reading »

Eastview’s EMERGE promotes Acts 1:8 missions strategy at home

More than 40 students and adults from Eastview Baptist Church, Rock Hill, completed EMERGE, a five-day local missions project concluding Saturday, July 25, with a community outreach event, EMERGEfest. The festival attracted more than 120 prospective church families of... Continue Reading »

YouTube video sparks North Greenville University choir reunion

A YouTube video celebrating the 80th birthday of Betty Smith Campbell inspired a reunion of choir members from North Greenville University's days as a two-year college.... Continue Reading »

New book tells inspiring story of Camp McCall

?McCall: A Camp to Match His Mountains,? a new book about the far-reaching influence of Camp McCall, was released as part of the camp's 50th anniversary celebration.... Continue Reading »

My Answer – by Billy Graham

Dear Dr. Graham: I?ve lived about as bad a life as anyone could, but now I?ve given my life to Jesus and I?m a changed person. How could I have been so blind all those years? People tried to... Continue Reading »

Commentary: Preparing the ‘called’ … by Don Kirkland

Don Kirkland On page one of this issue of the Courier is an article under the headline, “Preparing ministers for the 21st century.” It chronicles the efforts of the three South Carolina Baptist universities — Anderson, Charleston Southern and... Continue Reading »

At Second Baptist Church, Dillon, soul-winning and altar prayer are heartbeat of growth

In 2005, Richie Hicks became pastor at Second Baptist Church, Dillon. In three years, the church of 73 people that voted to call him as pastor has become 170. The story of the church's growth is a mirror of... Continue Reading »

Devastating fire

As the Courier reported so well, Garden City Baptist Church suffered a devastating fire on Sunday morning, June 28. I want to express our sincere appreciation to the countless folks who have called and written to us in the... Continue Reading »

Shivers explores basics of Christianity in latest book

The foundational beliefs of the faith are explored in a concise way to enhance spiritual growth and service in ?Christian Basics 101,? written by Frank Shivers, a vocational evangelist who lives in Columbia.... Continue Reading »

Welsh Neck Association rediscovers treasures

Associational records can be a gold mine of information for churches and individuals, and Welsh Neck Baptist Association has proven to be just that for South Carolina Baptists. Established in 1832, its records demonstrate determination by early Baptists to... Continue Reading »